Emergency Management Coordinator

Winnebago Tribe of Nebraska; Winnebago (NE); On-site; USD 39,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Wellness resources

Job summary

Winnebago Tribe of Nebraska is seeking an Emergency Management Coordinator to design and direct the tribe’s emergency management program for Winnebago, NE and surrounding jurisdictions. The role reports to the Physical Resource Director and Tribal Council during emergencies and requires guiding operations.

Responsibilities include setting annual goals, developing procedures for disaster response, establishing budgets, coordinating with FEMA, NEMA, and local agencies, and training staff in

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree plus 5+ years emergency management experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience
• 2 years’ experience with FEMA & NEMA Regulations and Guidelines
• 3+ years supervising a department and direct reports
• Excellent customer service and communication skills
• Must have a valid US Driver’s license
• Ability to read, write and speak English fluently

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates the Winnebago Tribe’s core mission, vision, and values.
• Set departmental goals and objectives; manage departmental budget
• Coordinate and lead disaster response or crisis management activities
• Coordinate with FEMA, NEMA and Local County representatives during emergencies
• Develop and maintain liaison with municipalities and county entities
• Promote and implement the Incident Management System
• Maintain ongoing professional education and compliance with emergency management issues
• Ensure Local Emergency Operating Plan is implemented and maintained
• Attend Tribal Council meetings and required staff meetings
• Perform other related duties as assigned

Skills

Public Safety

Law and Government

Administration and Management

Telecommunications

Transportation

Geography

Communication

English fluency

Driver’s license

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Job description

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Wellness resources

Closes: 9/9/2026

Emergency Management Coordinator

Reports to: Physical Resource Director, Tribal Council (During Emergency Situations)

Salary (Grade): $42,889.60/year

Status: Reg. Full-Time (Exempt)

Location: Environmental Protection Building, Winnebago NE 68071

Job Purpose & Position Overview:

This role will be responsible for creating and directing the emergency management program for the community of Winnebago, NE and the Winnebago Tribe and other jurisdictions within the community.

Specific Job Duties/Responsibilities:

• Demonstrates the Winnebago Tribe’s core mission, vision, and values.
• Set departmental goals and objectives within the context of the Emergency Management Department’s Annual Program Plan; prepare and manage departmental budget
• Use accepted standards and practices to facilitate the use of the Emergency Management Cycle
• Keep informed of activities or changes that could affect the likelihood of an emergency, as well as those that could affect response efforts and details of plan implementation
• Prepare, review and periodically revise plans that outline operating procedures to be used in response to and in recovery from disasters or emergencies, such as but not limited to tornadoes, chemical spills, nuclear accidents, and terrorist attacks
• Propose alteration of emergency response procedures based on regulatory changes, technological changes, or knowledge gained from outcomes of previous emergency situations
• Maintain and update all resource materials associated with emergency preparedness plans
• Coordinates and leads disaster response or crisis management activities, such as ordering evacuations, opening public shelters, and implementing special needs plans and programs
• Coordinates and leads compilation of all insurance related claims and data for incidents occurring within Tribal areas.
• Develop and maintain liaisons with municipalities, county departments, and similar entities to facilitate plan development, response effort coordination, and exchanges of personnel and equipment
• Promote and help implement the use of an Incident Management System
• Maintain on-going professional education to ensure compliance with all emergency management related issues and trends
• Ensure all aspects of the approved Local Emergency Operating Plan are properly implemented and maintained
• Meet the performance goals established by the Physical Resource Director(s), CEO, and the Tribal Council
• Assist/coordinate tribal organization/employee and Tribal Events (LPTC, WPS, HCI, Village of Winnebago, etc.) to complete the proper NIMS training.
• Keep open communication with FEMA, NEMA, and Local County Representative under Emergency Management Branch.
• Coordinate/complete all Tribal building evacuation plans within the Winnebago Tribal Organization.
• Assist with proper training within the organization and proper filed for recertification for emergency response, such as CPR Training & Fire Extinguisher.
• Scheduling bi-annual drills for each tribal building in case of emergency, such as active shooter, fire drill, tornado, etc.
• Attend required Physical Resource Departmental Staff meetings.
• Willing to work more than 8 hours’ day. (after hours is required based off incident or in town training)
• Attend Tribal Council meetings as requested.
• Perform other related duties as assigned by Physical Resource Director(s), CEO, and Tribal Council
• Duties listed are only an illustration of various types of work performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment.

Required Qualifications/Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree plus 5+ years emergency management experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience, plus the following:

1. Public Safety and Security – Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote effective local, state, or national security operations for the protection of people, data, property, and institutions.
2. Law and Government – Knowledge of laws, legal codes, court procedures, precedents, government regulations, executive orders, agency rules, and the democratic political process
3. Administration and Management – Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production methods, coordination of people and resources and insurance claim procedures and financial management.
4. Telecommunications – Knowledge of transmission, broadcasting, switching, control, and operation of telecommunications systems.
5. Transportation – Knowledge of principles and methods for moving people or goods by air, rail, sea, or road, including the relative costs and benefits
6. Geography – Knowledge of principles and methods for describing the features of land, sea, and air masses, including their physical characteristics, locations, interrelationships, and distribution of plant, animal, and human life

• Must have 2 years’ experience with FEMA & NEMA Regulations and Guidelines.
• Must have 3+ years supervising a department and direct reports
• Superior speaking, facilitating and communication skills
• Excellent customer service skills required
• Proficient use of Microsoft Office products (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Ability to read, write and speak English fluently
• Ability to function collaboratively as part of a fast-paced, customer-oriented team
• Professional in communications, appearance, relationships, and responsiveness
• Positive attitude
• Self-starter with the ability to perform with little or no direct supervision
• Ability to pass drug screen and background checks
• Must have a valid US Driver’s license

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Ability to supervise departmental employees

Training Requirements:

• Must be willing to attend meetings and trainings as requested.

Physical Requirements:

• Normal to Medium office work which includes the ability to lift up to 11-30 lbs.
• Regularly required to walk, stand, and sit for extended periods of time and use hands to operate computer keyboard, phone, and various office equipment.
• While performing daily duties, the employee is regularly required to talk and listen.
• Ability to drive company owned or personal vehicle.

Mental Requirements:

• Reading, writing, calculating
• Above average social interaction skills
• Reasoning/Analysis
• Ability to work as part of a team and/or with minimal to no supervision.

Language Requirements:

• Must possess the ability to read, write, and speak the English language fluently.
• Must be able to continually and effectively employ professional verbal and written communications skills.

Certificates, Licenses & registrations:

• All applicants will comply with 45 CFR 1301, Subpart D, Section 1301.31, C and D, which require all prospective employees to sign a declaration prior to employment regarding all arrests and convictions of child abuse or violent felonies and to comply with PL 101-630 and PL 101-637 regarding criminal records check.
• Basic emergency management

As provided by Federal Law, all qualified Native American applicants shall receive preference over Non-Native American applicants. In the absence of qualified Native American applicants, consideration will be given to all other applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, marital status, veteran status, genetic information, disability or any other reason prohibited by law in provision of employment opportunities and benefits.