Job Description

Posting number: 2026-00077

Department: Sheriff's Office

Job classification: Coordinator - Readiness & Training

Posting type: Open

Categories: Administration, Project Management, Emergency Management, Program Management

Summary

READINESS & TRAINING COORDINATOR

Kootenai County Office of Emergency Management

THE POSITION

Under minimal supervision of the Emergency Management Director, the Readiness & Training Coordinator manages Emergency Operations Center (EOC) readiness, volunteer programs, and the County’s emergency management training and exercise program. This position coordinates EOC personnel, volunteers, and develops and evaluates emergency management training and exercises in accordance with Homeland Security Exercise and Evaluation Program (HSEEP) guidance.

• Competitive Pay: $22.07 – 26.20/hr, depending on experience.
• Amazing Benefits: Enjoy an exceptional benefits package including health care for eligible employees and their dependents at our free medical clinic offering primary care, select medications and select lab services.
• Generous Paid Time Off: Full-time employees earn up to 8 hours of vacation each month, with increases based on years of service.
• Retirement: The County provides a robust retirement plan through the Public Employees Retirement System of Idaho (PERSI), helping you plan for your future.
• Student Loan Forgiveness: As a public employer our employees may qualify for the federal Public Student Loan Forgiveness program.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• Coordinate EOC readiness, personnel, equipment, supplies, procedures, and operational requirements.
• Develop and manage the County’s emergency management training and exercise program.
• Design, coordinate, and evaluate workshops, tabletop, functional, and full-scale exercises.
• Manage EOC, CERT, AUXCOMM, and applicable ARES/RACES volunteer programs, including recruitment, training, credentialing, retention, and deployment readiness.
• Track training records, certifications, and National Incident Management System (NIMS) compliance.
• Coordinate after-action reviews, improvement planning, public preparedness presentations, and training with local, state, and regional partners.
• Administer Government Emergency Telecommunications Service (GETS) accounts and perform related administrative duties.
• Serve in assigned ICS/EOC positions during incidents, exercises, and activations.

WE ARE INTERESTED IN CANDIDATES WHO

• Have strong organizational, communication, coordination, and problem-solving skills.
• Can manage multiple priorities and build effective working relationships with volunteers and partner agencies.
• Demonstrate initiative, attention to detail, and a commitment to emergency preparedness and community resilience.

DO YOU QUALIFY?

• Associate degree in Emergency Management, Homeland Security, or a related field and two years of related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Valid driver’s license, or ability to obtain one, and ability to maintain insurability.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Must successfully pass pre-employment screening, a stringent Sheriff’s Office background investigation, and required drug testing, including subsequent random testing.

JOIN THE OFFICE OF EMEGENCY MANAGEMENT TEAM!

Help strengthen community preparedness and emergency response capabilities through training, coordination, and volunteer engagement.

CONTACT US:

Sheriff’s Office (208) 446-1306

Marcia Heglie, Personnel Administrator

mheglie@kcgov.us

Equal Opportunity Employer