Emergency Management Analyst

State of Ohio; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 95,054,000 - 107,453,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Multiple pay increases

Free Parking

Free onsite Gym

Job summary

State of Ohio’s Emergency Management Agency is seeking an Emergency Management Analyst to join a 24/7 operations team in Columbus. The role focuses on formulating policies, coordinating notifications, and analyzing disaster information to enhance situational awareness across state and local partners.

You'll support public safety initiatives, develop databases and reports, and work within a team that ensures prompt response to hazards and events.

Qualifications

• 36 months of experience in conducting research and writing reports using analytical techniques.
• Undergraduate core program in homeland security, political science, criminal justice, emergency management, public health, international affairs or related field.
• AND 12 months of experience in conducting research and writing reports using analytical techniques or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Formulate, revise & implement policies to establish situational awareness for hazards or disasters.
• Coordinate notification & response with local, state & federal officials; develop analyses of disasters & hazards.
• Develop, monitor, & analyze databases, spreadsheets & reports to assess impact of emergencies.
• Collect disaster information via phone, correspondence & other channels with EOC partners at all government levels.
• Monitor and disseminate situational awareness reports for the State of Ohio.

Skills

Emergency Management

Public Safety

Education

Undergraduate core program in homeland security, political science, criminal justice, emergency management, public health, international affairs or related field

Job description

Job Description - Emergency Management Analyst (260006PD)

Emergency Management Analyst ( 260006PD )

Organization

Public Safety

Agency Contact Name and Information : Alison Granger / [e-mail]

Unposting Date

Sep 16, 2026, 3:59:00 AM

Work Location

EMA - EOC - JDF 2855 W Dublin-Granville Road Columbus 43235

Primary Location

United States of America-OHIO-Franklin County-Columbus

Compensation : $33.32 per hour

Schedule

Full-time

Work Hours : See Below

Union : Exempt from Union

Primary Job Skill

Public Safety

Technical Skills : Emergency Management, Public Safety

Agency Overview

Emergency Management Agency Coordinates activities to mitigate, prepare for, respond to and recover from disasters, both natural and man-made.

Job Description

Ohio Department of Public Safety – Emergency Management Agency

Report In Location – 2855 W. Dublin-Granville Road, Columbus, Ohio 43235

Work Hours - 12:00AM to 12:00AM Schedule Varies – Position will be part of a team that will operate on a 24/7 basis

Perks of Working for the Ohio Department of Public Safety

• Multiple pay increases over your first years of service!
• Free Parking!
• Free onsite Gym!

What You'll Do as a Public Safety Intelligence Analyst

• Formulate, revise & implement policies & procedures that deal with establishing & maintaining situational awareness on a specific hazard, event or disaster for the receipt of time sensitive information; Create policies & procedures to determine proper protocol for acquiring, analyzing & disseminating hazard or disaster information to state, local & federal emergency response & other officials;
• Coordinate notification & response with local, state & federal emergency management & homeland security officials; Develop analyses on all aspects of disasters & potential hazards; collect, research, & analyze disaster information from numerous resources to determine potential hazard level;
• Develop, monitor, & analyze informational databases, spreadsheets, & reports to assess the magnitude & scope of impact of an emergency or disaster;
• Collect relevant disaster information via telephone, written correspondence & other redundant communication mediums with State Emergency Operations Center (EOC) partners at all levels of government;
• Monitor, collect, analyze, & disseminate situational awareness information & situational awareness reports (e.g., daily reports, Incident Reports & Advisories) for the State of Ohio;

Why Work for the State of Ohio

At the State of Ohio, we take care of the team that cares for Ohioans. We provide a variety of quality, competitive benefits to eligible full-time and part-time employees*. For a list of all the State of Ohio Benefits, visit our Total Rewards website ! Our benefits package includes:

• Medical Coverage
• Free Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance premiums after completion of eligibility period
• Paid time off, including vacation, personal, sick leave and 11 paid holidays per year
• Childbirth, Adoption, and Foster Care leave
• Education and Development Opportunities (Employee Development Funds, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, and more)
• Public Retirement Systems ( such as OPERS, STRS, SERS, and HPRS ) &Optional Deferred Compensation ( Ohio Deferred Compensation )

*Benefits eligibility is dependent on a number of factors. The Agency Contact listed above will be able to provide specific benefits information for this position.

Qualifications

• OPTION 1 36 mos. exp. conducting research & writing reports using operational, mathematical, analytical &/or statistical research techniques.
• OPTION 2 Or completion of undergraduate core program in homeland security, political science, criminal justice, emergency management, public health, international affairs or related field;
• AND 12 mos. exp. conducting research & writing reports using operational, mathematical, analytical &/or statistical research techniques. -Or equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications For Employment noted above.

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Job Skill

Public Safety

Supplemental Information

TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT REQUIRED TO REMAIN IN THE CLASSIFICATION AFTER EMPLOYMENT: If required, must obtain LEADS certification; must renew LEADS certification biannually. Additionally, some positions at Department of Public Safety must be able to obtain & maintain secret level federal security clearance.

UNUSUAL WORKING CONDITIONS: May require some travel. Working hours will include nights, weekends and holidays, based on operational need.

Position also requires the ability to obtain and maintain a federal Secret level Security Clearance.

This position is essential, meaning the duties this job performs are critical to the continued operations of the Ohio Department of Public Safety during a public safety emergency (OAC 123: 1-46-01 & DAS Directive HR-D-11). This position will be required to report for duty during any public safety emergency.

Background Check Information A background check including BCI fingerprint check will be required on all selected applicants. A comparative analysis and/or drug-test may be a requirement of the hiring process. This position is identified as safety sensitive & subject to random drug & alcohol testing in accordance with DPS 501.24

To request a disability accommodation, please email [e-mail] as soon as possible, or at least 48 hours prior to the above referenced testing or interview date so any necessary arrangements may be made in a timely manner.

ADA Statement

Ohio is a Disability Inclusion State and strives to be a model employer of individuals with disabilities. The State of Ohio is committed to providing access and inclusion and reasonable accommodation in its services, activities, programs and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws.

Drug-Free Workplace

The State of Ohio is a drug-free workplace which prohibits the use of marijuana (recreational marijuana/non-medical cannabis). Please note, this position may be subject to additional restrictions pursuant to the State of Ohio Drug-Free Workplace Policy (HR-39), and as outlined in the posting.