EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT COORDINATOR II (5006)

Heema; Louisiana (MO); On-site; USD 49,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Jefferson Parish seeks an Emergency Management Coordinator II to support the Assistant Director in daily operations, developing and maintaining emergency management plans to ensure public safety. The role involves coordinating with local, state, and federal partners, managing budgets, and preparing federal funding reports; EOC activation readiness is part of duties.

This is a permanent, on-site position in West Bank, LA with strict certification guidelines and a requirement to drive parish

Qualifications

• Current Jefferson Parish employee and permanent civil service status at or above Emergency Management Coordinator I.
• Bachelor’s degree in Emergency Management, Fire Science, Atmospheric Science/Meteorology, Homeland Security, or related field; plus ~1 year emergency management experience (disaster planner, EM educator, etc.) or related field such as law enforcement, EMS, or firefighter response with applicable certification.
• Associate’s degree in a major described in option 2; plus ~3 years emergency management experience in similar roles.
• High school diploma (or equivalent); plus ~5 years emergency management experience in similar roles.
• Applicants must submit proof of active certification in their field (POST, NREMT LIC, or IFSAC Firefighter 1) for eligibility.
• Substitution: Active certification as an Associate Emergency Manager (AEM) may substitute for two years of experience.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain comprehensive emergency management plans and programs to ensure safety and preparedness.
• Coordinate with local, state, and federal agencies and community organizations for preparedness, response, and recovery.
• Prepare federal budget and assist in parish budget; prepare monthly expenditure reports for federal funding.
• Work with Homeland Security grant funding and report on funding.
• Assist in activating the Emergency Operations Center and ensure EOC and 911 center readiness.
• This is an essential, emergency duty status worker and may not be relieved during evacuations.
• Position requires driving a Parish vehicle; valid driver’s license and clean driving record preferred.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Emergency Management, Fire Science, Homeland Security or related field

Associate’s degree in a related field

High school diploma with significant emergency management experience

Job description

EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT COORDINATOR II (5006)

Salary
$48,786.00 – $75,683.00 Annually

Location
West Bank – Jefferson Parish, LA

Job Type
Permanent

Job Number
5006-10R

Department
Emergency Management 0140

Division
Administration 0140-114

Opening Date
08/28/2026

Closing Date
Continuous

Jefferson Parish Civil Service is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Purpose of Announcement
EXAMINATION IS ANNOUNCED TO ESTABLISH AN EMPLOYMENT LIST TO FILL ONE (1) CURRENT WEST JEFFERSON VACANCY IN THE DEPARTMENT OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AND FUTURE VACANCIES AS THEY OCCUR.

Kind of Work

The purpose of this position is to perform responsible administrative work assisting the Assistant Director/Emergency Management Coordinator III in the daily operations of the Emergency Management Department. This position is responsible for developing, implementing, and maintaining comprehensive emergency management plans and programs to ensure the safety and preparedness of Jefferson Parish. This role involves coordinating with local, state, and federal agencies, as well as with community organizations, to prepare for, respond to, and recover from emergencies and disasters. Employee prepares federal budget and assist in the parish budget; prepares monthly expenditure reports for federal funding; work with department of homeland security grant funding and provide reports of funding. Assists in the activation of Emergency Operations Center by ensuring the EOC and the 911 center are in working condition and ready for activation. This position is an essential, emergency duty status worker and may not be relieved of duty when the Parish President or their designee recommends a voluntary or mandatory evacuation of Jefferson Parish. Position requires driving of a Parish vehicle, thus possession of a valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record will be given preference.

Minimum Qualifications For Admission to Examination
Meets ONE of the following options:

1) Current employment with Jefferson Parish and permanent civil service status at or above the level of Emergency Management Coordinator I, with experience assisting with the preparation and training of Emergency Management plans and operating procedures.

OR

2) Possession of an accredited Bachelor’s degree in Emergency Management, Fire Science, Atmospheric Science/Meteorology, Homeland Security, or a related field; PLUS, significant experience (approx. one year) working in an emergency management capacity (such as a disaster planner, EM educator…etc.) or in the field of law enforcement, EMS, or firefighter emergency response (i.e., applicable certification required*).

OR

3) Possession of an accredited Associate’s degree in a major of study, as described in Option 2; PLUS, considerable experience (approx. three years) working in an emergency management capacity (such as a disaster planner, EM educator…etc.) or in the field of law enforcement, EMS, or firefighter emergency response (i.e., applicable certification required*).

OR

4) Possession of a high school diploma (or equivalent); PLUS, extensive experience (approx. five years)** working in an emergency management capacity (such as a disaster planner, EM educator…etc.) or in the field of law enforcement, EMS, or firefighter emergency response (i.e., applicable certification required*).

*Applicants attempting to qualify via experience in law enforcement, EMS, or firefighter emergency response must submit proof of active certification in their respective field, to include: (i) the Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) certification, (ii) certification through the National Registry of EMTs and a Louisiana EMS practitioner license, OR (iii) the Firefighter 1 certification through the International Fire Services Accredited Congress (IFSAC).

**Substitution: Active certification as an Associate Emergency Manager (AEM) may substitute for two (2) years of the experienced required in Option 4.

Kind of Examination

(ENTRANCE AND PROMOTIONAL)
The examination may consist of a written test, a rating of training and experience, an oral panel interview or any combination thereof.Acceptable applicants will be notified of the time, date, and place of any assembled testing.Applicants must supply complete and accurate information concerning their training and experience including a detailed description of their work experience, the names and addresses of all previous employers and the dates of employment. The information is subject to verification and the Personnel Department reserves the right to determine the quality and quantity of education and experience claimed for credit.

JOB POSTING NO. 5006-10R
DATE: 12/04/09
AMENDED: 03/10/23
RE-OPENED: 08/28/26

Application Offices

East Jefferson:Room 206,1221 Elmwood Park Blvd. Jefferson, LA 70123

West Jefferson: Suite 3100, 200 Derbigny St. Gretna, LA 70053

Employer
Jefferson Parish

Address
200 Derbigny Street, Suite 3100

Phone
504-364-2730
504-736-6364

Website
http://www.jeffparish.gov/apply

JEFFERSON PARISH, LA