Coordinator, Emergency Management

Salary
$96,390.00 – $ Annually

Location
Public Safety Center – 1700 Kohlers Crossing, Kyle, TX

Job Type
Full-Time

Job Number

Department
Kyle Police Department

Division
Office of the Chief

Opening Date
10/27/2026

Closing Date
11/10/2026 11:59 PM Central

FLSA
Exempt

Description
Under general supervision, coordinates the City’s emergency management programs to ensure preparedness, effective response, and compliance with local, state, and federal requirements. Develops and maintains emergency plans, policies, and procedures, and supports City departments throughout planning, response, and recovery operations. Collaborates with state and county emergency management agencies and internal departments to develop, implement, and coordinate emergency management plans and procedures.

• Coordinate supervision, training, hiring, performance evaluations, and staff appointments within assigned emergency management functions.
• Maintain the City’s Emergency Management Plan and ensure ongoing operational readiness.
• Coordinate administrative operations of the City’s Emergency Operations Center (EOC) and Emergency Response Notification system.
• Identify and resolve procedural and operational issues and develop emergency management policies, procedures, objectives, and plans through research and data analysis.
• Oversee the development, preparation, and implementation of updates to the City’s Emergency Management Plan and Emergency Operations Plan.
• Evaluate the efficiency and effectiveness of service delivery methods, workflows, support systems, and reporting structures and implement improvements as needed.
• Assist the City Council, City Manager, and Department Heads with Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) and Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) processes, ensuring accurate documentation and compliance.
• Perform related work as required.

• Must possess, or be able to obtain within 90 days of hire, a valid Texas Driver License and be eligible for coverage under the City’s vehicle insurance provider.
• Bachelor’s degree in emergency management, business, public administration, or a related field.
• At least four years of experience in a municipal, county, regional, or state emergency management position.
• Must pass a Criminal Justice Information Systems (CJIS) fingerprint-based background check and maintain CJIS eligibility.

• Associate Emergency Manager (AEM) or Certified Emergency Manager (CEM) certification.
• Certified Texas Emergency Manager.

• Knowledge of emergency management principles and practices, including NIMS, IC, emergency preparedness, mitigation, response, recovery, and continuity of operations.
• Knowledge of applicable federal, state, and local laws, regulations, ordinances, and TDEM requirements related to emergency management.
• Knowledge of EOC operations, emergency communications, notification systems, disaster planning, and community preparedness.
• Knowledge of public-sector budgeting, risk management, resource allocation, and program administration.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office 365, cloud-based applications, emergency management software, and related technology.
• Skill in developing, implementing, and evaluating emergency management plans, policies, procedures, programs, and exercises.
• Skill in coordinating emergency preparedness and response activities involving multiple departments, agencies, and community partners.
• Skill in analyzing complex situations, identifying risks, and developing effective solutions.
• Skill in preparing clear and accurate reports, plans, policies, presentations, and other written materials.
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