Emergency Management Operations Specialist

JOB VACANCY NOTICE

DATE:
October 7, 2026

JOB TITLE:

Emergency Management Operations Specialist

DUTIES AND REQUIREMENTS:
Under general supervision the Emergency Management Operations Specialist is responsible for the readiness, accountability, maintenance, and deployment support of the agency’s vehicles, trailers, apparatus, equipment, and Emergency Management Response Facility. The position maintains complete resource and deployment records, including documentation needed for FEMA reporting and reimbursement; administers the Duty Officer program; coordinates incident-report completion and records responsive to Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requests;

and maintains and tests the agency’s alert and warning systems.

High school diploma or equivalent required;
Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Emergency Management, Public Safety, Logistics, Facility Management, or related field preferred. Three (3) or more years of experience in emergency management, public safety operations, logistics, fleet management, facility management, or a related field. Experience supporting emergency response operations, training, or exercises is preferred. While performing the duties of this job, the employee will regularly carry and move objects that may weigh up to 50 lbs;

must pass a pre-employment lifting assessment. Completion of FEMA Professional Development Series (PDS) within one (1) year of assignment. Illinois Professional Emergency Manager (IPEM) certification preferred or obtained within five years. A valid Illinois Class D driver’s license is required because this position regularly operates County vehicles, transports and deploys emergency equipment, tows agency trailers when authorized, and responds to incidents, exercises, facilities, and other operational locations.

A higher license classification or endorsement must be obtained and maintained when required for assigned vehicles or equipment.

DEPARTMENT:
Emergency Management Agency

SALARY RANGE: (Exempt) $70,000 (Minimum Compensation) – $90,000 (Maximum Compensation).

BENEFITS:
This is a full-time benefited position. Will County employees enjoy a wide variety of competitive fringe benefits including: comprehensive medical coverage, dental and vision coverage, short/long term disability, sick/personal days, parental leave, holidays, defined pension plan from the Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (regular and SLEP), deferred compensation plan, vacation, and tuition reimbursement program. (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).-Compensations

The County of Will is an equal opportunity employer and complies withthe Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).

Individuals needing accommodations in the recruitment process shouldnotify the Department of Human Resources in advance