Crisis Management Advisor Public Order and Safety (32 - 36 hours)

Do you want to make an impact on the safety and resilience of Aalten? In this role, you will advise the government and organization and help build a safe and resilient municipality.

What will you do?
As a Crisis Management / Public Order and Safety Advisor, you will be responsible for advising on and developing policy in the areas of crisis management, population care, social resilience, and digital security. You will ensure that the municipality of Aalten is well-prepared for disasters, incidents, and societal crises and play an important role within the municipal crisis organization.

You will advise the mayor, the executive board, and the management team on safety issues and current developments. You will draft administrative advice, annotations, and proposals for the executive board and council. You will also maintain intensive contact with the Security Region Noord- en Oost-Gelderland, emergency services, surrounding municipalities, and other collaboration partners. You will represent the municipality in regional consultations and contribute to the further development of the municipal crisis organization.

In addition, you will work on themes such as social resilience and digital security. You will translate societal developments into policy and initiatives that contribute to a resilient society and a safe digital environment for residents, entrepreneurs, and the municipal organization. You will also contribute to the preparation of events, New Year's Eve, and other safety issues.

Your tasks will include:

• Advising government and management on crisis management and public safety.
• Coordinating and further developing the municipal crisis organization.
• Drafting, updating, and practicing crisis plans, protocols, and procedures.
• Organizing training, exercises, and evaluations.
• Participating in the on-call organization as Officer of Duty Population Care (OvD-Bz) and Crisis Management Advisor (ACB).
• Representing the municipality within the Security Region Noord- en Oost-Gelderland.
• Developing policy and initiatives in the area of social resilience.
• Coordinating activities related to digital security and digital resilience.
• Advising on events, emergency care, and other safety issues.
• Drafting administrative advice, executive board proposals, and council proposals.
• Acting as the municipal point of contact for unexploded ordnance (UXO).

Together with the Public Order and Safety Advisor and the Public Order and Safety Officer, you will form a close-knit team. You will work together on the implementation of the Integrated Safety Plan and the annual Safety Implementation Plan, thereby making a significant contribution to a safe, resilient, and well-prepared municipality of Aalten.

Who are we?
At the municipality of Aalten, you will work with around 200 dedicated colleagues to develop and maintain a pleasant living environment for our residents. Collaboration is central: within the organization, with partners in the region, and with our community. We are close to the residents and play an active role in innovative regional cooperation.

We attach great importance to a safe and pleasant working environment, both at home and at the office. The lines are short, the atmosphere is open, and there is ample room for personal development. The municipality of Aalten is located in the heart of the Achterhoek and consists of Aalten, Dinxperlo, Bredevoort, and various villages and hamlets. The strong sense of community, vibrant club life, thriving and innovative manufacturing industry, and characteristic landscape make Aalten an attractive place to live and work.

What do we offer you?

• An employment contract for a period of 1 year, with the possibility of extension.
• A gross monthly salary depending on education, knowledge, and experience, between € 3,824 and a maximum of € 5,624 (scale 10) for a full-time position.
• The possibility to work flexibly, including partially working from home, with a home office allowance of € 3.25 net per home working day.
• Travel expenses reimbursement for both commuting and business travel.
• An individual choice budget (IKB) of 17.05% of your salary, which you can use flexibly (e.g., for extra leave or payout).
• The municipality of Aalten actively promotes the self-development of its employees and offers ample opportunities for personal growth.

Who are we looking for?

• You have a bachelor's degree (HBO) level of work and thinking, preferably supplemented with relevant education, such as Integrated Safety, Public Administration, Criminology, or equivalent.
• You have at least 2 years of relevant work experience (preferably within the safety domain).
• Knowledge of relevant laws and regulations, such as the Municipal Government Act and the Security Regions Act;
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Good command of the Dutch language.
• Willingness to participate in the on-call organization as Officer of Duty Population Care (OvD-Bz) and Crisis Management Advisor (ACB), where you must be deployable within approximately 30 minutes in the Achterhoek Oost region.

In addition, you are strong in communication and can convey complex safety issues clearly and convincingly. You are administratively sensitive, analytical, and can quickly switch between different interests and issues. You maintain an overview even under pressure, radiate calm, and dare to take charge when the situation demands it. You enjoy working with various internal and external partners and can build connections to achieve results together. With your proactive attitude, sense of responsibility, and decisiveness, you make a significant contribution to a safe and resilient municipality.

Where will you work?
If you come to work at the municipality of Aalten, you will join a small, committed municipality where hard work is done and at least as much hard work is done laughing. With us, you can learn for a lifetime; we offer space for personal development and growth.

How to apply?
Applications can only be submitted via www.werkeningelderland.nl. This is possible until Sunday, August 16th.

Procedure
The interviews are scheduled for Wednesday, September 2nd, in the morning. We ask candidates to take this into account.

Do you have any questions?
For more information about this vacancy, please contact Annelinde Kruiniger, team manager Administrative Support & Safety, tel. (0543) 49 33 33. For more information about the procedure, please contact the HR team, tel. (0543) 49 33 33.

Our organization is committed to diversity. It doesn't matter where you were born, what you believe in, or who you love. We are primarily curious about your drive to work for societal impact.

Before employment, a Certificate of Conduct must be submitted, and a background check will be performed.

Acquisition in response to this vacancy is not appreciated.