Disaster Preparedness & EOC Operations Specialist

City of Glendale (AZ); Glendale (AZ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Glendale (AZ) provides opportunities to contribute to emergency management planning and incident response. The role involves coordinating SOPs, planning and training, and supporting grant programs to enhance public safety and disaster readiness.

The position requires a bachelor’s degree in emergency management or related field and at least one year of professional experience, with FEMA IS coursework completed within 90 days of hire. Collaboration with multiple agencies is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Emergency Management or related field and one year of professional-level experience in emergency management.
• One year of relevant experience may be substituted for each year of required education.
• Completion of FEMA IS courses 100, 200, 700, 800 and 2200 within 90 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Prepares and coordinates SOPs/guides and checklists for area of responsibility.
• Coordinates with internal departments and community partners on emergency management.
• Supports management of federal/state/local grant programs related to emergency management.
• Represents the City on emergency preparedness and homeland security issues.
• Assists with maintaining the Emergency Operations Center (EOC).
• Assists with disaster response and recovery and develops AARs/IPs.
• Identifies efficiencies and improvements within area of responsibility.
• Serves as a point of contact within assigned program areas.
• Serves as the Duty Officer on a scheduled rotational basis.
• Provides support to leadership during the Director’s absence.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Emergency management principles

ICS knowledge

Regulatory knowledge

Communication skills

Coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Emergency Management or related field

Job description

City of Glendale (AZ) provides opportunities to contribute to emergency management planning and incident response. The role involves coordinating SOPs, planning and training, and supporting grant programs to enhance public safety and disaster readiness.

The position requires a bachelor’s degree in emergency management or related field and at least one year of professional experience, with FEMA IS coursework completed within 90 days of hire. Collaboration with multiple agencies is essential.