What are the responsibilities and job description for the Emergency Management Specialist position at City of St. Paul?
About the Position
The City of Saint Paul Emergency Management Department is hiring individuals to perform professional work to design, coordinate, conduct, and evaluate emergency management exercises of the City Emergency Operations Plan, Hazard Mitigation Plan, Continuity of Operations Plan, and Disaster Recovery Plan to ensure timeliness and effectiveness of response.
Here’s what you can expect to do:
- Assist with developing, coordinating, and integrating City emergency and contingency planning efforts.
- Coordinate and manage grant funded programs.
- Provide public education and assists with the coordination of volunteer programs.
- Foster effective working relationships among City departments and local, county, state, and federal agencies engaged in emergency management and homeland security initiatives.
- Build partnerships and promote corporate, family, and personal disaster preparedness with schools, businesses, public and private organizations, and community groups.
- Under direction of management, respond to emergencies and perform assigned roles on the Emergency Operations Center support team, which may occur during non-business hours.
- For more information and essential functions, see our job description.
Equity, Inclusion and Belonging: The City of Saint Paul is dedicated to dismantling systemic racial, cultural, and economic barriers that prevent people from fully enjoying and participating in our community and ensuring fairness in opportunities and outcomes for all individuals. At the City of Saint Paul, we want our workforce to reflect the diverse city that we serve. Our leaders are guided by an unapologetic equity agenda, which promotes the belief that true equity is building a city that works for all of us. We encourage you to apply as we are most interested in finding the best candidate for this job.
Position Requirements
Successful candidates typically enter this role with five years of relevant education and work experience. That path to qualification would usually include:
A Bachelor’s Degree in Emergency Management, Emergency Communications, Public Safety, Safety Management, Public Policy, or a related field; and
One year of work experience in emergency management operations or communications, homeland security, public safety, or public policy.
Substitution:
- Relevant work experience that would result in specialized knowledge comparable to the above degree can be substituted for education on a year-for-year basis.
- A Master’s degree in a field listed above will substitute for up to half of the required work experience.
- An associate degree in a field listed above will count for 2 years of work experience.
Candidates who qualify via substitution will be given equal consideration in all hiring processes and are encouraged to apply.
Must possess and maintain a valid Minnesota Class D Driver's License, or equivalent out-of-state driver's license.
NOTE: Must possess and maintain a Basic Emergency Management Academy certification within one year of hire date.
How to Apply
- Submit a City of Saint Paul online application by the closing date.
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Upload or submit the following required document via the online application system. (Zip files and web links will not be accepted. Each uploaded attachment is limited to 10MB.)
- A resume
First time applying online? Read our How to Apply Online Guide.
Need technical support? For help with the online application, please call 1-855-524-5627.
Learn more about our Hiring Process
Open Job Posting: This posting is open to anyone who meets the position requirements.
Selection Process: Applicants who meet the minimum job requirements will be placed on a hiring list for consideration. Hiring Managers may interview/hire anyone from the list. You will be notified if you are invited to participate in the final selection process which may include an interview, job simulation, work sample submission, or other evaluation method.
Pre-Employment Screening: This position requires a background check which may include criminal history, and employment history as a condition of employment and may require a drug test. Candidates will be required to submit proof of education to Human Resources upon conditional job offer, if qualifying based on education.
Human Resources Contact Information:
Danni Smith at 651-266-6566
Email: danni.smith@stpaul.gov
The City of Saint Paul encourages individuals to apply for positions regardless of criminal history.
Veteran’s Preference: If you are a veteran and would like to receive Veteran’s preference in accordance with MN Statute 197.455, you must submit a photocopy of your DD214 preferably at time of application. Click here for more information.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement: The City of Saint Paul is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Veterans, women, persons of color, members of the LGBTQIA community, and individuals with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.
Benefits vary with each position and the collective bargaining agreement. Benefits may include:
City Paid Benefits
- Health Insurance
- Vacation/Holidays
- Sick Leave
- Life Insurance
- Subsidized Metro Bus Pass
- Deferred Compensation
- Retirement Program
- Dental
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Disability Insurance
- Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance
- Long Term Care Insurance
