Emergency Management Administrator

Responsible for providing high level service and support for the City's emergency management program serving as the department head performing all administrative and operational activities including management of disaster mitigation, preparedness, response and recovery processes and actions; provides oversight and supervision to emergency management staff and volunteers.

Pay Range
: $1 00,859 - $112,486+ (Depending on qualifications and experience)

Assumes all duties of the Managing Director of Emergency Management in his/her absence.

Manage the day-to-day operations of the Office of Emergency Management including program implementation supporting and implementing City-wide emergency management initiatives.

Supervise emergency management staff, Radio Amateur Civil Emergency Service team and Emergency Corps volunteers and interns.

Direct outreach to promote the City's public education program to include the development of materials promoting personal preparedness and safety for family, school, business, and community.

Interact with community groups to promote emergency preparedness, including directing and providing demonstrations and presentations.

Oversee and coordinate homeland security grant program activities and assume ultimate responsibility for overall compliance with federal grant requirements including disaster recovery grant programs.

Provide administrative and technical support to the Managing Director of Emergency Management in the continued development and support of the citywide emergency management program.

Develop, facilitate and coordinate exercises involving city departments, local, state, and federal partners and multiple outside agencies to further emergency preparedness, response, and recovery efforts across the community.

Develop readiness initiatives to include training delivery City-wide including but not limited to Emergency Operations Center processes, National Incident Management System, and Incident Command System requirements.

Develop, maintain, and implement the Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan, Continuity of Operations Plan, Hazard Mitigation Action Plan, and related operational guidelines, standard operating procedures, and policies necessary to meet local, state, and federal standards.

Develop and maintain relationships with community partners and stakeholders including private business owners, non-profit and volunteer organizations, and other community and partner organizations to promote economic recovery, public/private partnerships, caregiver providers, and whole community preparedness.

Serve in General Staff or Command Staff positions during Emergency Operations Center activations.

Serve as on‑call emergency management officer on a rotational basis providing weather monitoring, warning system activation, and support incident activations involving multi‑department incidents, complex emergencies, disasters, high‑profile public safety situations, and special events.

Oversee the maintenance of the Emergency Operations Center in a ready state including management of the physical facility, development of workflow and documentation processes, training, and exercising city staff to prepare for activations.

Manage public warning and communication systems including activation of systems when necessary.

Oversee administration of department finances by approving purchases and developing department and grant budgets including tracking and accountability systems.

Create and give presentations to City Council and senior administration.

Respond courteously to public inquiries, providing information on a variety of emergency management topics, and work to resolve citizen complaints.

Continuously seek to improve processes and products provided by the Office of Emergency Management.

Four‑year college degree in Emergency Management or closely related field of study.

Five years of experience working in a municipal, county, regional or state emergency management position.

Experience as an adult trainer or educator in Emergency Management.

Certified Emergency Manager (CEM) from International Association of Emergency Managers (IAEM)…