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Emergency Management

Jobs in this family work on emergency management programs designed for mitigation, recovery, coordination, and preparedness for emergencies and natural/man-made disasters.

Jobs and Descriptions

Emergency Management Officer I

First level professional position responsible for planning, developing, and implementing a statewide emergency management program area. Incumbents participate in program planning and surveys, prepare technical correspondence and reports, and promote and implement emergency management training activities. Employees respond to emergencies and disasters and provide public and/or individual assistance, review and process requests for information or assistance, and assists with the distribution and tracking of assigned disaster preparedness funds and grants.

Typically requires a Bachelor’s degree OR graduation from high school or equivalent and 0-2 years of experience.

OCCU: 9674
Pay Grade: MS07

Emergency Management Officer II

Second level professional position responsible for planning, developing, and implementing a statewide emergency management program area. Incumbents may assist with complex emergency and disaster programs and/or operate as project team leaders. Incumbents participate in the development and coordination of emergency management planning. Employees also respond to emergencies and disasters and provide public and/or individual assistance, review and process requests for information or assistance, and coordinate the distribution and tracking of disaster funds and grants.

Typically requires a Bachelor’s degree and 1-2 years of experience OR graduation from high school or equivalent and 2-5 years of experience.

OCCU: 9675
Pay Grade: MS09

Emergency Management Officer Team Lead

Supervisory position responsible for developing and implementing a statewide emergency management program area. Incumbents coordinate with multiple jurisdictions, train and monitor disaster and emergency personnel. Supervises the processing and review of state and federal grant payment requests, submitted bills, and invoices. Employee supervision includes hire recommendations, training, planning and assigning work, performance assessment, coaching, and progressive discipline.

Typically requires a Bachelor’s degree and 7-8 years of experience.

OCCU: 9676
Pay Grade: MS11