Emergency Management Officer - Emergency Management Agency

TARGET CLOSE DATE:

12/10/2025

PAY GRADE:

Grade 23

TYPE:

Full time

JOB SUMMARY:

The Emergency Management Agency is seeking to hire an Emergency Management Officer to be responsible for developing programs and emergency operational capabilities to effectively mitigate, prepare for, respond to, and recover from emergencies and disasters, save lives, and protect property. Employees in this job class develop plans and protocols to prepare for emergencies and disasters, respond to emergency management incidents, and aid in inter-agency collaboration to ensure the needs of the community are met. Employees also work with all levels of government (local, state, federal), communicate with the media, and provide training to the public on emergency preparedness. The Emergency Management Officer will work within the Jefferson County Emergency Management Agency, and their work is reviewed by a supervisor through a performance evaluation.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS:

The Emergency Management Agency provides competitive pay and comprehensive benefits packages to include medical and dental insurance, employer-sponsored retirement plan (pension), generous paid holidays, sick and vacation leave, and more. The pay range for this job is listed below:

Emergency Management Agency $58,864 - $91,332

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

The following are job-related qualifications that are required for employment consideration for this position:

Option A:

• Driver's license.

• Bachelor’s degree or higher from an accredited college or university in Emergency Management or a related field (e.g., Emergency/Disaster Management, Community/Regional Planning, Business Administration/Management, Fire Science, Fire Service Management, Emergency Medical Services, Criminal Justice, Public Administration).

Option B:

• Driver's license.

• Coursework in Emergency Management related to an accredited academic degree or professional development through recognized/acceptable Emergency Management agencies or associations at the federal, state, and local levels (e.g., FEMA Emergency Management Institute or National Training and Education Division, International Association of Emergency Managers).

• Experience in public sector emergency management, private sector contingency planning/risk management, or military disaster preparedness operations, etc.

Option C:

• Driver's license.

• Certifications from recognized/acceptable Emergency Management agencies or associations at the federal, state, and local levels (e.g., FEMA Emergency Management Institute or National Training and Education Division, International Association of Emergency Managers).

• Experience in public sector emergency management, private sector contingency planning/risk management, or military disaster preparedness operations, etc.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

The following are job-related qualifications deemed desirable by Merit System agencies. These qualifications may be considered by a hiring agency when reviewing applications and inviting candidates to participate in subsequent steps in the selection processes.

• Alabama Association of Emergency Managers (AAEM) Certification or equivalency from other states.

• International Association of Emergency Managers (IAEM) Certification.

• Military Emergency Management Certification or equivalent.

• Master's degree from accredited college or university in Emergency Management or related field (e.g., Emergency/Disaster Management, Community/Regional Planning, Business Administration/Management, Fire Science, Fire Service Management, Emergency Medical Services, Criminal Justice, Public Administration).

• Two or more years of professional and/or supervisory experience in emergency management (e.g., disaster/emergency preparedness, response, public safety operations, Incident Management System, Incident Command System). 

TYPICAL JOB DUTIES:

• Coordinates Emergency Management incidents according to established procedures and protocols within the county.

• Develops Emergency Management Plans for preparation of emergencies or natural disasters and to aid in inter-agency collaboration (County, Cities, State, Federal) by researching current plans and procedures, communicating with other agencies, and documenting plan changes.

• Aids and supports the Emergency Management Director, as well as other Emergency Management Officers, in order to ensure that there is seamless delivery of services.

• Conducts emergency training programs in Emergency Management Operations for personnel from various agencies and backgrounds (e.g., first responders and school personnel) in order to ensure agencies are current with preparedness.

• Maintains readiness of Emergency Operations Center so it can be quickly activated and fully operational in the event of emergencies or disasters by monitoring warning systems, checking emergency systems and updating Emergency Management plans.

• Oversees the Emergency Management Plan process in accordance with policy by reviewing, writing and updating plans to reflect procedural, legal, and technological or operational changes.

• Interacts with the public and community in order to disseminate new information and plans.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Job involves physical exertion required for sustained periods of light physical activity such as walking or standing. May involve occasional light lifting of items or objects weighing up to 25 lbs.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Work is conducted both indoors in an office setting as well as during regular field visits to external places of business or emergency scenes. Work may require extended hours or days during the week and employees are occasionally on-call for emergency response and calls after-hours. May be exposed to severe weather conditions and stressful situations. Work involves use of standard office equipment, such as computer, phone, copier, etc.

EEO STATEMENT:

The Personnel Board of Jefferson County provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment with the Personnel Board of Jefferson County, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.  Each Merit System member city/agency operate its own equal employment opportunity policies available on the individual city/agency website.

ACCOMMODATION:

NOTE:

This job posting may close before, or be extended beyond, the listed Target Close Date based on the employment needs of the Merit System. More detail regarding this job is available by clicking Apply.

DISCLAIMER:

This job posting is not meant to be an all-inclusive list of the job duties, responsibilities, or skills and abilities required to do the job and may be changed at the discretion of the Personnel Board at any time.