Emergency Management Operations Specialist

Saline County; Benton (AR); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Saline County’s OEM Specialist supports all functions of the Office of Emergency Management. Under the Deputy Director, this role blends office administration with field emergency management, preparing plans, coordinating resources, and assisting with EOC operations during incidents.

The position requires handling payroll and personnel records, budgeting support, grant documentation, training coordination, and public safety communications.

Responsibilities

• Administrative Responsibilities (~50%)
• Office Management: Manage daily office operations, answer telephones, and handle public inquiries.
• Payroll & Personnel Support: Process payroll and maintain employee leave records, compensatory time tracking, and personnel files.
• Financial Administration: Process invoices, track expenditures, and assist with annual budgeting.
• Compliance & Documentation: Maintain required documentation for grants and FEMA etc.
• Emergency Management Responsibilities (~50%)
• Preparedness: Assist across all emergency management phases, maintain emergency plans, update resource databases and conduct exercises.
• Response: Staff the Emergency Operations Center (EOC) during emergencies and coordinate resource requests, etc.
• Recovery & Mitigation: Support disaster documentation and grant applications.
• Operational & Field Responsibilities: Maintain readiness and assist county agencies during incidents including HazMat, SAR, EMS, and equipment management.

Job description

Saline County’s OEM Specialist supports all functions of the Office of Emergency Management. Under the Deputy Director, this role blends office administration with field emergency management, preparing plans, coordinating resources, and assisting with EOC operations during incidents.

The position requires handling payroll and personnel records, budgeting support, grant documentation, training coordination, and public safety communications.