EM Alert & Warning Coordinator — Cross-Agency Impact

County of San Mateo; Redwood City (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Wellness programs

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

County of San Mateo is seeking an Emergency Management Coordinator to lead the countywide alerting and warning program, coordinating with 32 agencies to ensure timely, accurate, and actionable communications across jurisdictions. You will train users, maintain readiness, and support the department’s crisis communications framework.

You will also participate in activations and on‑call rotations, translating urgency into clear direction while partnering with senior leaders and communities to

Qualifications

• Strong experience in multi‑jurisdictional emergency management programs.
• Proven ability to craft clear, actionable crisis communications and public messaging.
• Hands‑on experience with alerting platforms and coordination across agencies.
• Background in training, drills, and exercise design.

Responsibilities

• Develop and issue emergency alerts that drive protective action.
• Coordinate with 32 agencies to harmonize alerting practices across jurisdictions.
• Train and sustain readiness of users on alerting platforms and tools.
• Support One County, One Voice communications and public information during activations.
• Manage contracts and vendor services tied to alerting platforms.

Skills

Emergency management

Public communications

Project management

Written communication

Training design/facilitation

Education

Master’s degree in emergency management or related field

Bachelor’s degree in business/public administration/emergency management

Tools

IPAWS

Wireless Emergency Alerts (WEA)

Emergency Alert System (EAS)

Job description

County of San Mateo is seeking an Emergency Management Coordinator to lead the countywide alerting and warning program, coordinating with 32 agencies to ensure timely, accurate, and actionable communications across jurisdictions. You will train users, maintain readiness, and support the department’s crisis communications framework.

You will also participate in activations and on‑call rotations, translating urgency into clear direction while partnering with senior leaders and communities to