Emergency Preparedness Manager

City of Independence - Fire Station 1, 950 N Spring St, Independence, Missouri, United States of America

Posted Wednesday, July 8, 2026 at 6:00 AM

Under the general supervision of the Fire Chief and/or Emergency Preparedness Coordinator, this position performs a variety of managerial duties related to planning, developing, and coordinating the “All-Hazard” planning efforts of the Emergency Preparedness Division. Coordinates the City’s All-Hazard planning activities with those of the County, State and Federal governments, and other emergency services organizations.

Performs some or all of the following:

Emergency Response Management
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Coordinates all components (fire, police, emergency, medical service, public works, volunteers, and groups contributing to the management of emergencies) of the Emergency Management System in the City; keeps Fire Chief/Emergency Preparedness Coordinator informed on emergency management activities at all times; develops and maintains redundant/emergency communications system; develops and maintains all plans, systems, and standard operating procedures required to plan, prepare, mitigate, respond, and recover from manmade or natural disasters.

Organizes and oversees the Emergency Operations Center (EOC) site from which key officials can direct and control operations during an emergency; establishes and maintains an emergency public information system.

Communications & Training Functions
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Prepares and presents training programs targeting city workforce, community organizations and the general public.

Coordinates the planning, assists with the implementation and evaluation of emergency preparedness exercises and drills, and assures all required reports are completed.

Develops and delivers or coordinates the delivery of staff training in emergency operations processes and procedures; coordinates with various local, state, and federal entities; coordinates disaster recovery operations; negotiates pre-disaster and post-disaster assistance and support agreements; may coordinate emergency preparedness volunteer programs.

Inter/Intra Agency Assistance
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Works closely on a cooperative basis with departments of local governments and community organizations in developing emergency management plans and capabilities;
Inventories staffing and other resources from governmental and private sector sources that may be available during an emergency.

Assists in the development of mutual aid or cooperative assistance agreements to provide needed services, equipment, or other resources in the event of an emergency; identifies resource deficiencies and works with appropriate officials to correct deficiencies; develops public education programs.

Works closely and cooperatively with the Eastern Jackson County Emergency Communications Services as the City’s liaison with that group to establish and maintain a storm spotter’s network and emergency communications capability.

Serves on MARC and other area Committees pertinent to Emergency Preparedness matters and issues as assigned by the Fire Chief/Emergency Preparedness Coordinator.

Promotion & Education
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Develops a training, testing, and exercise program for all phases of disaster management; conduct and maintain current Threat and Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment (THIRA) resource capabilities and gap analysis; establishes and maintains a shelter and reception and care system.

Revenue & Funding
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Prepares and monitors annual budget for emergency management; secures technical and financial assistance available through the state and federal programs, including grant opportunities.

Performs related duties as assigned.

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree in Emergency Management, Emergency Administration and Planning, Public Administration, Business Administration, Fire or Police Science;

AND

Four (4) years of experience in emergency management, first response discipline, public health, military or utility industry and/or other related field performing above and related duties;

OR

An equivalent combination of education and experience…