Emergency Preparedness Coordinator - Disaster Readiness

Cumberland County Government Maine; Portland (ME); On-site; USD 33,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

Wellness program

Professional development and training

Job summary

Cumberland County Government Maine is seeking an Emergency Preparedness Coordinator to lead county-wide disaster preparedness efforts within the Emergency Management Agency. The role is 40 hours per week with full benefits, and pay ranges from $24.05 to $29.32 per hour, with starting pay determined by qualifications and internal equity.

Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S.; visa sponsorship is not available.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Emergency Management, Public Administration or related field.
• Five years of local government emergency response and disaster planning experience.
• Equivalent combination of education, training and experience will be considered.
• Valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Develops an Integrated Preparedness Plan detailing CCEMA activities.
• Coordinate emergency preparedness activities, training, and exercises (seminars, drills, table-top, full-scale).
• Support training delivery: location, materials, registration, and scheduling; training may be virtual, in-person or hybrid.
• Conduct surveys and research; produce analytic reports to measure program impact.
• Develop exercise documentation and After-Action Reports for senior officials and partners.
• Coordinate COOP planning for County organizations and campuses.
• Manage multiple projects with timelines and keep CCEMA leadership informed.
• Support multimedia outreach: social media graphics, marketing materials, and presentations.
• Maintain EOC awareness; act as duty officer during weekends/evenings when scheduled.
• Collaborate with supervisors, partner agencies and the public; provide subject matter expertise.

Skills

Emergency management

Disaster planning

Public administration

Driver's license

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Emergency Management/Public Administration

Job description

Cumberland County Government Maine is seeking an Emergency Preparedness Coordinator to lead county-wide disaster preparedness efforts within the Emergency Management Agency. The role is 40 hours per week with full benefits, and pay ranges from $24.05 to $29.32 per hour, with starting pay determined by qualifications and internal equity.

Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S.; visa sponsorship is not available.