Hybrid Emergency Fatality Management Lead

Maricopa County, AZ; Gilbert (AZ); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

Hybrid/alternative schedule

Healthcare for you and dependents

Paid time off

Job summary

Maricopa County is seeking a skilled Fatality Management Coordinator to develop plans for preparedness, response, and recovery from unusual emergencies. You will lead planning and provide technical expertise in all-hazards, coordinating with partners to strengthen regional safety from heat, floods, wildfires, and disasters.

The role is based in our Emergency Operations Center and requires after-hours on-call rotations, along with training, exercises, and collaboration with local jurisdictions.

Qualifications

• Two years of professional experience in program or project management in emergency management.
• Bachelor’s degree in emergency management public or business administration, or a related field.
• A combination of post-secondary education and/or job-related experience may substitute for the minimum qualifications on a year-for-year basis.

Responsibilities

• Lead and assist in the planning and implementation of Department programs, projects, and initiatives to include regional fatality management workshops and preparedness planning.
• Develop, update, maintain, and evaluate emergency management plans, SOPs, and manuals for mass casualty and fatality management programs.
• Manage COOP program for the Office of the Medical Examiners, including COOP trainings, drills, and exercises.
• Conduct after-action reviews and implement continuous improvement initiatives following exercises and real-world activations.
• Provide support to County departments and partners on disaster preparedness, mitigation, response, and recovery.
• Serve as 24/7 on-call duty officer on a weekly rotating basis; provide responsive customer service and maintain regional situational awareness.

Skills

Emergency management

Project management

Communication

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in emergency management/public or business administration

Tools

NIMS/ICS

HSEEP

Job description

Maricopa County is seeking a skilled Fatality Management Coordinator to develop plans for preparedness, response, and recovery from unusual emergencies. You will lead planning and provide technical expertise in all-hazards, coordinating with partners to strengthen regional safety from heat, floods, wildfires, and disasters.

The role is based in our Emergency Operations Center and requires after-hours on-call rotations, along with training, exercises, and collaboration with local jurisdictions.