Who: Metropolitan Reclamation District of Chicago
What: Under direction of the Risk Manager, develops, updates and maintains the District’s Emergency Operations Plan, Business Continuity Plan and supporting plans, including emergency preparedness training and exercises, communication of programs to operating units, and departmental accounting.
Duties: Under direction of the Risk Manager, develops, updates and maintains the District’s Emergency Operations Plan, Business Continuity Plan and supporting plans, including emergency preparedness training and exercises, communication of programs to operating units, and departmental accounting.
Minimum Requirements: Graduation from a four-year accredited college or university majoring in emergency management, risk management, finance, accounting, business administration, public administration or a related field and four years of experience in emergency response planning, emergency response exercises, or related activities. Substitution: Additional emergency management and risk management experience may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis. Graduate study in emergency management, risk management or a closely related field may be substituted for the technical experience on a year-for-year basis up to a maximum of two years.
Examination: The examination will consist of a written test weighted 100%. The minimum passing score on the written test will be 70% unless determined otherwise by the Director of Human Resources. Candidates must achieve a passing score to have their names placed on the eligible list.
The written test will assess candidates' knowledge, skill and ability in areas such as risk management and emergency management principles and practices, such as risk identification, risk assessment and response strategies, emergency management training, emergency operations planning, business continuity and incident command; basic project management components, such as work planning, scheduling, participant preparation/training and budgeting; and interpersonal and written communication skills.
Examination Process: All applicants will be advised by email if they have been admitted to the examination process. Applicants who do not receive a response to their application by Friday, December 3, 2021 should contact the Employee Selection Office at (312) 751-5100.
WRITTEN TEST: The written test will be administered on Saturday, December 11, 2021 at St. Rita High School, 7740 S Western Ave, Chicago, IL 60620.
Candidates should report at 9:00 a.m. with the approved (printed) admission letter and driver's license or other form of photo identification. Calculators will be provided. The use of books, study guides, cell phones, tablets, smartwatches, laptops or other aids during the test is prohibited.
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