Emergency Ops Program Officer: Tech & Alerts

State of Nevada; Carson City (NV); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Nevada Office of Emergency Management (OEM) is seeking a Program Officer to lead the Technology and Mission Support Portfolio in Carson City. You will coordinate programs like STAWAS/NAWAS, FNARS, EAS/WEA, and NSRS, ensuring effective alerting and public safety operations.

Responsibilities include policy interpretation, program planning, staff supervision, and collaboration with federal partners to maintain compliance and system readiness for emergencies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in a related field with 1 year of program planning and policy development experience.
• Alternative: high school diploma with 3 years of professional program experience including policy development.
• One year of Nevada State service as a Program Officer I is acceptable.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage programs within the Technology and Mission Support Portfolio.
• Support STAWAS and NAWAS representation across jurisdictions.
• Coordinate FNARS testing, upgrades and maintenance with federal partners.
• Provide training and troubleshooting for EAS and Wireless Emergency Alerts (WEA).
• Assist in programming radios and supporting NSRS operations.
• Ensure compliance with federal and state policies and performance standards.

Skills

Emergency operations

Project management

Radio programming

Policy interpretation

Stakeholder communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in business or public administration or related field

High school diploma with 3 years experience

One year of experience as Program Officer I in Nevada State service

Job description

Nevada Office of Emergency Management (OEM) is seeking a Program Officer to lead the Technology and Mission Support Portfolio in Carson City. You will coordinate programs like STAWAS/NAWAS, FNARS, EAS/WEA, and NSRS, ensuring effective alerting and public safety operations.

Responsibilities include policy interpretation, program planning, staff supervision, and collaboration with federal partners to maintain compliance and system readiness for emergencies.