Disaster Readiness & Training Coordinator

Cumberland County Government; Portland (ME); On-site; USD 50,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

Wellness program

Professional development

Job summary

Cumberland County Government seeks an Emergency Preparedness Coordinator for its Emergency Management Agency to plan, organize, and coordinate county-wide disaster preparedness efforts. This full-time position is 40 hours per week with a comprehensive benefits package.

Starting pay ranges from $24.05 to $29.32 per hour, determined by qualifications and internal equity within the County’s step-based system. Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S.; visa sponsorship is not offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Emergency Management, Public Administration or related field.
• Five years of local government experience, emergency response and disaster planning experience.
• Any equivalent combination of education, training and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills and abilities for this job will be considered.
• A valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Develops an Integrated Preparedness Plan (IPP).
• Coordinate emergency preparedness activities, training programs, and exercises (seminars, drills, tabletop, full-scale).
• Supports training delivery including marketing, location, materials, registration, and scheduling; may be virtual, in-person, or hybrid.
• Conducts surveys and research to monitor program effectiveness and produce analytical reports.
• Demonstrates strong written communication for exercise documentation and After-Action Reports for senior officials.
• Assists with coordination of comprehensive emergency management plans and COOPs.
• Demonstrates project management skills and manages multiple projects with timelines.
• Supports multimedia outreach activities (social media graphics, marketing materials, presentations).
• Maintain awareness of disaster conditions and staff the EOC when activated; may act as duty officer weekends/evenings.
• Collaborates with supervisors, partner agencies, and the public.
• Develops subject matter expertise in preparedness for the County and other groups.

Skills

Emergency management

Public administration

Disaster planning

Driver's license

Education

Bachelor's degree in Emergency Management, Public Administration or related field

Job description

Cumberland County Government seeks an Emergency Preparedness Coordinator for its Emergency Management Agency to plan, organize, and coordinate county-wide disaster preparedness efforts. This full-time position is 40 hours per week with a comprehensive benefits package.

Starting pay ranges from $24.05 to $29.32 per hour, determined by qualifications and internal equity within the County’s step-based system. Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S.; visa sponsorship is not offered.