Area Coordinator

** Job Posting Title
** Area Coordinator
** Agency
* * 309 DEPARTMENT OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT
** Supervisory Organization
** OEM
* * Job Posting End Date
** Refer to the date listed at the top of this posting, if available. Continuous if date is blank.

Note:

Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the posting end date above.
** Estimated Appointment End Date (Continuous if Blank)
**** Full/Part-Time
** Full time
** Job Type
** Regular
* * Compensation
* * Annual salary for this position is up to $70,000.00, based on education and experience qualifications.
** Job Description
**** Join the Oklahoma Department of Emergency Management (OEM)*
* * Make a difference every day in Oklahoma’s safety and resilience.*##
** About OEM
** The
** Oklahoma Department of Emergency Management (OEM)
** is a dynamic state agency dedicated to preparing for, responding to, recovering from, and mitigating emergencies and disasters across the State of Oklahoma. OEM plays a key role in statewide public safety by coordinating emergency planning, community preparedness, response operations, disaster recovery, and long-term hazard mitigation with local, tribal, state, and federal partners. The agency also maintains the
** State Emergency Operations Center (SEOC)**, providing centralized coordination during critical events and serving more than 300 local emergency managers across the state.##
** Why Work at OEM?
** At OEM, you’ll be part of a mission-driven team that strengthens communities before, during, and after disasters. Whether it’s coordinating response efforts during severe weather, assisting communities with hazard mitigation planning, or providing critical support during emergencies, OEM employees serve with purpose and impact.##
** Benefits & Perks
** As a full-time state employee with OEM, you receive:
* Competitive state retirement benefits with employer matching
* 11 paid holidays each year
* A generous benefit allowance to offset the cost of health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance premiums for employees and their eligible dependents
* Opportunities for professional growth and cross-agency collaboration
* Priority interview consideration for U.S. veterans with appropriate certification.
* Veterans with certification letters from the Office of Management and Enterprise Services’ Office of Veteran Placement are entitled to an interview for any position for which they meet minimum qualifications.*##
** Who We’re Looking For
** We seek motivated, adaptable professionals who:
* Are committed to public service and community preparedness
* Can work effectively in team environments and high-pressure situations
* Are resourceful in problem-solving and coordinating across diverse partners##
** About the Position
** We are seeking a Southeast Area Coordinator providing support to our Preparedness & Response division and serving local jurisdictions and partners in the southeast area of Oklahoma. This position is field based within the southeast area of Oklahoma. OEM offices are located in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.

This position is a
** regular, full-time position
** governed by the Oklahoma Civil Service system and subject to the Civil Service and Human Capital Modernization Act. Employment in this role is covered by applicable Civil Service Rules, policies, and procedures.

This position is subject to a required
** 12-month*
* ** trial period**, during which performance, conduct, and overall suitability for continued employment will be evaluated in accordance with Civil Service Rules.##
** Position Summary
** Under the direction of the Area Coordination Manager, the Area Coordinator performs a full range of professional duties involving consultative services, technical planning expertise, and emergency…