Emergency Management Coordinator Ii
Listed on 2026-08-31
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Government
Emergency Crisis Mgmt / Disaster Relief
Location: Harvey
examination is announced to establish an employment list to fill one (1) current west jefferson vacancy in the department of emergency management and future vacancies as they occur.
the purpose of this position is to perform responsible administrative work assisting the assistant director/emergency management coordinator iii in the daily operations of the emergency management department. This position is responsible for developing, implementing, and maintaining comprehensive emergency management plans and programs to ensure the safety and preparedness of jefferson parish. This role involves coordinating with local, state, and federal agencies, as well as with community organizations, to prepare for, respond to, and recover from emergencies and disasters.
Employee prepares federal budget and assist in the parish budget; prepares monthly expenditure reports for federal funding; work with department of homeland security grant funding and provide reports of funding. Assists in the activation of emergency operations center by ensuring the eoc and the 911 center are in working condition and ready for activation. This position is an essential, emergency duty status worker and may not be relieved of duty when the parish president or their designee recommends a voluntary or mandatory evacuation of jefferson parish.
Position requires driving of a parish vehicle, thus possession of a valid driver's license and acceptable driving record will be given preference.
** working in an emergency management capacity (such as a disaster planner, em educator…etc.) or in the field of law enforcement, ems, or firefighter emergency response (i.e., applicable certification required*).
* applicants attempting to qualify via experience in law enforcement, ems, or firefighter emergency response must submit proof of active certification in their respective field, to include: (i) the peace officer standards and training (post) certification, (ii) certification through the national registry of emts and a louisiana ems practitioner license, or (iii) the firefighter 1 certification through the international fire services accredited congress (ifsac).
** substitution: active certification as an associate emergency manager (aem) may substitute for two (2) years of the experienced required in option 4.
(entrance and promotional)the examination may consist of a written test, a rating of training and experience, an oral panel interview or any combination thereof. Acceptable applicants will be notified of the time, date, and place of any assembled testing.
applicants must supply complete and accurate information concerning their training and experience including a detailed description of their work experience, the names and addresses of all previous employers and the dates of employment. The information is subject to verification and the personnel department reserves the right to determine the quality and quantity of education and experience claimed for credit.
job posting no. 5006-10r
date: 12/04/09
amended: 03/10/23
re-opened: 08/28/26
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