Emergency Management Coordinator OR Specialist, D.O.E

Teton County is hiring for an Emergency Management Coordinator OR Emergency Management Specialist
, dependent upon experience (D.O.E.).

The Emergency Management Coordinator position is full-time, year‑round with an FLSA Exempt status. Benefits include up to 4 weeks of vacation earned annually, up to 32 hours of wellness leave, 96 hours of sick leave earned annually and many additional benefits.

The Emergency Management Coordinator plays a vital role in protecting public safety by serving as the designated backup to the Emergency Manager and acting as the Assistant Emergency Operations Center (EOC) Manager during activations. This position independently leads key preparedness, planning, and coordination functions that ensure the County’s readiness for all-hazards incidents. In the absence or incapacitation of the Emergency Manager, this role assumes full leadership responsibilities, including acting as the Homeland Security Coordinator under state statute.

The position requires advanced expertise, strategic leadership, and high‑stakes decision‑making that directly impact community resilience and emergency response capabilities.

• Deputy Emergency Manager: Assumes full authority and responsibility in the absence of the Emergency Manager, including statutory designation as Homeland Security Coordinator for Teton County (W.S. §19-13-108).
• Assistant EOC Manager: Leads EOC operations during activations—supervises four Section Chiefs, External Affairs, and Liaison functions; develops EOC battle rhythm; ensures 24/7 staffing; and performs critical ESF #05 (Planning) and ESF #07 (Resource Support) functions.
• Emergency Communications: Serves as a secondary authority for public alert and warning systems (Everbridge, IPAWS, NOAA Radio, etc.) and coordinates media communications per County policy.
• Volunteer Program Manager: Directs the Community Emergency Response Team (CERT), overseeing over 80 volunteers; manages training, deployment protocols, and program strategy.
• Public Preparedness Leader: Designs and delivers strategic disaster outreach and education programs using public speaking, media, and digital platforms to reach diverse community audiences.
• Planner and Policy Developer: Maintains EOC SOPs, supports continuity planning, contributes to emergency plan development and exercises, and helps operationalize emergency preparedness across County departments and partners.
• Situational Awareness and Coordination: Continuously monitors hazards and threats, disseminates timely information, and represents Emergency Management in multi‑agency meetings and exercises.
• Technical and Administrative Oversight: Manages program budgets, documents division activities, maintains records and archives, and oversees EOC facility readiness.
• Relationship Building: Supports the relationship between Teton County staff and the public by demonstrating courteous and cooperative behavior when interacting with visitors and County staff; maintains confidentiality of work‑related issues and County information; performs other duties as required or assigned.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university required. Degrees in emergency management, homeland security, public health, emergency services, or a closely related field are preferred,
  AND
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in emergency preparedness, response, or public health response programs.

Required Licenses and Certifications

• Must possess a valid Wyoming/Idaho Driver’s License and maintain an acceptable driving record.
• Successful completion of the following FEMA courses within 6 months of hire: ICS-100, ICS-200, IS-700, IS-800, and IS-2200.
• Successful completion of the following FEMA course within 1 year of hire:
  Professional Development Series (PDS).
• Successful completion of the following FEMA courses within 2 years of hire: ICS-300, ICS-400, G-191, and G-2300.
• Successful completion of the following FEMA courses with 3 years of hire:
  Emergency Management Professional Program Basic Academy or Advanced Professional Series.
• Successful background check for access to…