Emergency Management Coordinator

Emergency Management Coordinator is the journey level classification in the Program Specialist series. The Emergency Management Coordinator performs complex administrative duties and critical operational response and recovery duties during disasters requiring independent judgment and a knowledge of emergency management plans and programs.

Under FLSA guidelines, this position is exempt.

New employees receive an 80-hour bank of vacation at the time of hire, in addition to 8 hours of both vacation and medical leave accruals each month. 

PLEASE NOTE: When completing your application describe all relevant education and experience, as applications are assessed based on the required qualifications listed. Resumes and other attachments are not accepted in lieu of completed applications and will not be reviewed in the initial screening process. Any personally identifiable information (PII) such as name and address will be redacted from applications that meet the minimum screening requirements and are forwarded to the hiring manager. If the hiring manager selects you to advance in the hiring process, your attachments will then be shared with the hiring team.  

Boulder County is a family-friendly workplace dedicated to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and respectful environment for all employees. We prohibit unlawful discrimination against applicants and employees on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, socio-economic status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Boulder County requires its employees to reside in the state of Colorado as of the first day of work.

1. Coordinate assignments as required by the Director of Emergency Management.
2. Performs the duties of the Situational Awareness Coordinator and/or Resource Mobilization Coordinator during EOC activations.
3. Provides Resource Mobilization and/or Situational Awareness Section training and exercises.
4. Performs duties, as directed, related to the transitional recovery phase and coordinates recovery activities post disaster with recovery partners.
5. Responsible for Local Emergency Planning Commission duties related to SARA Title III, EPCRA regulations, Tier II reporting, hazmat billing and chairperson of the local emergency planning commission.
6. Developing and/or maintaining the accuracy and updates to full complement of disaster plans such as the Emergency Operations Plan, support annexes, functional annexes and hazard specific response plans.   
7. Maintaining the BoulderODM.com website (non-event), social media and coordinating media information with ESF 15 External Affairs. 
8. Provides community disaster preparedness programming, education and outreach. 
9. Supports the development and maintenance of Emergency Support Function’s capabilities used during a disaster response and recovery. 
10. Conduct after action reviews, generate reports and manage improvement planning processes. 
11. Conduct Threat, Hazard, and Risk Assessments and capability assessments.
12. Oversees training and exercise programs directly related to project areas, including after action review processes and facilitation of improvement plan recommendations. 
13. Represents the ODM Director and maintains relations with community, city and county staff, and local, state and federal agencies on his/her behalf.
14. Monitoring correspondence from the public and other governmental agencies to ensure appropriate and timely responses.
15. Participates in the team regarding various organizational development and public engagement initiatives.
16. May be assigned to specific committees as a representative of ODM.
17.  Coordinates project management duties involving local higher education emergency management interns.   
18. Other:

• Performs related duties as required to meet the needs of the city or county.
• Takes proper safety precautions to prevent accidents.   Responsible for the safety of self, others, materials, and equipment.  Uses all required safety equipment and follows all safety regulations, policies and procedures.  Reports all accidents and damage to city or county property.
• Responsible for knowing and complying with all City, County and department policies; participating in professional trainings and development; and adhering to attendance and workplace attire policies.

EXPERIENCE and EDUCATION:
Boulder County is looking for well qualified candidates to fill our positions. Any combination of relevant education and experience is encouraged. In this position, we are looking for a minimum of 6 years of combined education and experience.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES:

• Working knowledge of emergency management programs
• Ability to work effectively with other employees, agencies, and the public

Salary : $7,329 - $10,558