All-Hazards Emergency Preparedness Lead

Marion County; Salem (OR); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Marion County is seeking a skilled Emergency Management professional to develop and implement multi-level emergency plans and coordinate grant activities. You will lead THIRA-SPR efforts, ensure NIMS/ICS compliance, and support county-wide preparedness with training and stakeholder engagement.

The role emphasizes collaboration with state agencies, regional partners, and local organizations, with responsibilities spanning planning, incident response, and program development.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in emergency management/homeland security, public or business administration, public health, social work, education or related social/behavioral sciences; a master's degree is preferred.
• Four years of responsible emergency management or related field experience; OR any satisfactory combination of work, education, training, or experience relevant to the position, as determined by Marion County.
• This assignment is not represented by a union; full-time position with standard schedule and potential long hours during emergencies.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain comprehensive emergency management plans (EOP, Hazard Mitigation, Recovery, Continuity of Government/Operations).
• Lead THIRA-SPR development and NIMS/ICS compliance coordination.
• Manage and coordinate grants, applications, tracking, and reporting; ensure regulatory compliance.
• Develop training and outreach for county staff, law enforcement, emergency personnel, schools, and partners.
• Establish liaisons with regional programs and stakeholders; participate in regional meetings and projects.
• Oversee EOC operations and support incident management with teams and exercises.

Skills

Project management

Grant writing

GIS

Communication

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in emergency management/homeland security/public health etc.

Tools

GIS software

Grant tracking software

Job description

Marion County is seeking a skilled Emergency Management professional to develop and implement multi-level emergency plans and coordinate grant activities. You will lead THIRA-SPR efforts, ensure NIMS/ICS compliance, and support county-wide preparedness with training and stakeholder engagement.

The role emphasizes collaboration with state agencies, regional partners, and local organizations, with responsibilities spanning planning, incident response, and program development.