Emergency Management Specialist

SAN-Juan-County,-Nm; New Mexico; On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

The San Juan County Office of Emergency Management seeks an Emergency Management Specialist under general supervision to provide operational, field, and program support. You will assist with emergency and disaster response, planned events, exercises, EOC operations, preparedness, training, public outreach, equipment readiness, and deployment of mobile resources.

The role involves field operations, occasional after-hours activation, lifting up to 65 pounds, vehicle and equipment handling, and

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Emergency Management or related field required.
• Three years of progressively responsible emergency management experience.
• Completion of FEMA IS-100, IS-200, IS-700, IS-800 at hire or during probation.
• Valid NM driver's license or ability to obtain one within six months.
• Ability to operate County vehicles, trailers, and emergency equipment.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Emergency Manager in developing, coordinating, and delivering emergency management training and exercise programs.
• Assist in planning, conduct, evaluation, and documentation of tabletop, functional, and full-scale exercises per HSEEP.
• Participate in LEPC and other committees; represent the County on safety and preparedness groups.
• Maintain Emergency Operations Center (EOC) readiness, including equipment, supplies, and rosters.
• Support NIMS, ICS, CERT, and other training programs and keep required documentation current.
• Assist with THIRA updates and emergency preparedness planning and documentation.

Skills

Emergency management

Public safety

Communication

Field operations

Education

Associate degree in Emergency Management

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Job description

Under the general supervision of the Emergency Manager, the Emergency Management Specialist provides operational, field, and program support for the San Juan County Office of Emergency Management. The Specialist supports emergency and disaster response, planned events, exercises, Emergency Operations Center (EOC) operations, emergency preparedness, training, public outreach, equipment readiness, and deployment of mobile emergency resources. The position operates and transports emergency management equipment and trailers, supports temporary field command and emergency facilities, and may serve in assigned Incident Command System (ICS) or EOC support functions. Work requires sound judgment, effective communication, the ability to work independently in field environments, and the ability to respond to operational needs outside normal business hours.

• Associate degree in Emergency Management, Homeland Security, Public Administration, Emergency Services, Public Safety, or a related field. Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Three (3) years of progressively responsible experience in emergency management, public safety, disaster preparedness or response, emergency services, or a closely related field. An equivalent combination of education, training, and relevant experience may be considered.
• Completion of FEMA Independent Study courses IS-100, IS-200, IS-700, and IS-800 at the time of hire, or within the probationary period as approved by the Emergency Manager.
• Valid State of New Mexico driver's license, or ability to obtain one within six (6) months of employment.
• Ability to safely operate, or obtain required training and authorization to operate, assigned County vehicles, trailers, generators, communications equipment, and other emergency management resources.

• Work is performed in both office and field environments, with a significant operational field-support component.
• Work may occur during emergencies, exercises, planned events, disaster response or recovery operations, equipment deployments, preparedness activities, and other situations involving varying weather and environmental conditions.
• Work schedule may include evenings, nights, weekends, holidays, extended hours, and emergency call-back or activation periods based on operational needs.
• May require extended periods in an Emergency Operations Center (EOC) during activations and extended operational periods.
• Requires frequent bending, reaching, kneeling, climbing, walking over uneven terrain, and other physical activity associated with emergency response and field operations.
• Requires the ability to lift, carry, load, unload, position, and otherwise handle equipment and supplies weighing up to 65 pounds (with assistance when required by policy and procedure).
• Requires the ability to assist with deployment, movement, towing, backing, positioning, setup, and recovery of emergency management equipment, trailers, generators, and mobile response resources.
• May involve exposure to inclement weather, dust, noise, outdoor conditions, emergency scenes, and other conditions associated with emergency management field operations

The list that follows is not intended as a comprehensive list; it is intended to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed, and may be required to perform additional, position-specific tasks.

• Assists the Emergency Manager in developing, coordinating, and delivering emergency management training and exercise programs for County response agencies, public safety personnel, County employees, volunteers, and partner organizations.
• Assists in the development, coordination, conduct, evaluation, and documentation of tabletop, functional, and full-scale exercises in accordance with the Homeland Security Exercise and Evaluation Program (HSEEP), including exercise logistics, field setup, control, evaluation, and after-action documentation.
• Participates in the San Juan County Local Emergency Planning Committee (LEPC) and other committees as assigned; represents the County on assigned public health, school safety, preparedness, and emergency management committees.
• Assists with maintaining the San Juan County Emergency Operations Center (EOC), including readiness of equipment, supplies, communications resources, documentation, and rosters of trained personnel available for EOC activation.
• Supports the development, coordination, delivery, documentation, and tracking of National Incident Management System (NIMS), Incident Command System (ICS), Community Emergency Response Team (CERT), preparedness, and other emergency management training programs for which appropriately qualified.
• Assists with the annual review and update of the San Juan County Threat and Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment (THIRA) and other emergency preparedness assessments and documentation as assigned.
• Assists with emergency preparedness planning and maintenance of assigned emergency management plans, procedures, annexes, checklists, and operational documentation. Provides support to the Emergency Manager for updates to the Emergency Operations Plan and Hazard Mitigation Plan as assigned.
• Conducts routine readiness inspections and checks of OEM vehicles, trailers, portable generators, communications equipment, mobile units, and other emergency response resources; maintains supplies and identifies and reports maintenance or repair needs.
• Safely connects, disconnects, tows, backs, positions, deploys, and retrieves OEM trailers and mobile emergency resources; assists with loading, unloading, setup, breakdown, inventory, transportation, and accountability of emergency equipment and supplies.
• Operates, fuels, deploys, sets up, and recovers portable generators and associated emergency power equipment during emergencies, exercises, planned events, and other field operations.
• Operates, maintains, deploys, sets up, and recovers the Cellular on Wheels (CRD) system and associated communications equipment; conducts routine readiness checks and assists with deployment during emergencies, exercises, planned events, and other field operations.
• Responds to disasters, planned events, exercises, emergency situations, and other operational activities requiring field or EOC support; provides situational awareness, resource coordination, documentation, communications, equipment deployment, and other emergency management support as assigned.
• Assists with establishing and operating field command and support locations and temporary emergency management facilities and may fill appropriate CIC or EOC support positions as assigned by the Emergency Manager.
• Assists the Emergency Manager with coordination and instruction of the San Juan County Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) program, including County Employee CERT and other CERT preparedness initiatives; assists with hands‑on training, demonstrations, and volunteer preparedness activities.
• Disseminates all‑hazard preparedness information to the public and assists with community preparedness outreach, presentations, demonstrations, and educational activities.
• Assists with emergency management resource inventories, readiness documentation, operational checklists, and other records necessary to support emergency preparedness and response.
• Maintains effective working relationships and coordinates information with County departments, public safety agencies, municipalities, tribal and state partners, healthcare and community organizations, volunteers, and the public.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.