Emergency Management Specialist: Planning, Ops & Readiness

City and County of Denver; Denver (CO); Hybrid; USD 82,000 - 117,000; Full time

Job summary

City and County of Denver's Office of Emergency Management seeks an Emergency Management Specialist to support the EOC, develop and maintain emergency plans, and coordinate with city agencies and partners. The role includes on-call duties and cross-training in EOC functions for enhanced preparedness and response.

The position offers a hybrid work arrangement, competitive salary, and comprehensive benefits. A Bachelor's degree and 3 years of emergency management experience are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field.
• Three years of professional experience in emergency management or a first responder discipline.
• Driver's License required and must be current.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a rotating 24/7 Duty Officer, supporting incident monitoring, notifications, and activations.
• Staff and cross-train in Emergency Operations Center (EOC) functions for citywide response.
• Develop, maintain, and implement emergency plans, procedures, checklists, and other preparedness documents.

Skills

Emergency management

Project management

Communication skills

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor's degree in Emergency Management, Political Science, Public Administration, Business Administration, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

City and County of Denver's Office of Emergency Management seeks an Emergency Management Specialist to support the EOC, develop and maintain emergency plans, and coordinate with city agencies and partners. The role includes on-call duties and cross-training in EOC functions for enhanced preparedness and response.

The position offers a hybrid work arrangement, competitive salary, and comprehensive benefits. A Bachelor's degree and 3 years of emergency management experience are required.