Logistics Specialist

Washington County; Saint George (UT); On-site; USD 45,000 - 67,000; Full time

Job summary

Washington County Sheriff's Office Emergency Management Division is seeking a full-time Logistics Specialist in Utah to coordinate resources, track supplies, and maintain readiness for emergencies. The role covers office, warehouse, field, and incident response activities, with potential extended hours and on-call duties.

Qualifications include an associate degree or equivalent with two years of related experience, a valid Utah driver license, and FEMA ICS/IS certifications within six months of

Qualifications

• Associate degree in emergency management, logistics, supply chain, public administration, emergency services, business administration, or a related field and two years of related experience; OR
• An equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Valid Utah driver license and ability to meet County driving requirements.
• FEMA ics-100, ics-200, is-700, and is-800 must be completed within six months of hire if not already completed.
• Preferred: CDL, CPR/AED and First Aid certification, FEMA emergency logistics coursework, IC-300/400, EOC or Incident Management Team logistics experience.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate, order, track, stage, and document emergency resources and supplies.
• Maintain emergency equipment, inventory, deployable kits, and readiness records.
• Move, deploy, recover, and assist with emergency response equipment, including trailers, generators, tents, and other specialized equipment.
• Support Emergency Operations Center (EOC) logistics and resource coordination.
• Assist during wildfires, natural disasters, hazardous materials incidents, major events, and other emergencies.
• Participate in emergency planning, exercises, training, and preparedness programs.
• Work with fire districts, municipalities, government agencies, vendors, and community partners.
• Assist with community preparedness education and outreach.

Education

Associate degree or equivalent in emergency management, logistics, supply chain, public administration, emergency services, business administration, or related field

Equivalent combination of education and experience

FEMA ICS-100/200, IS-700, IS-800 completed within six months

Job description

Job Opening For A Logistics Specialist at the Washington County Sheriff's Office Emergency Management Division

FULL TIME / WITH BENEFITS

$21.53 to $32.10 PER HOUR DEPENDING ON EXPERIENCE

Washington County is seeking a dependable, organized, and hands-on Logistics Specialist to join our Emergency Management team. This position helps ensure the people, equipment, supplies, and resources needed during emergencies are ready when our community needs them most.

What You'll Do

• Coordinate, order, track, stage, and document emergency resources and supplies.
• Maintain emergency equipment, inventory, deployable kits, and readiness records.
• Move, deploy, recover, and assist with emergency response equipment, including trailers, generators, tents, and other specialized equipment.
• Support Emergency Operations Center (EOC) logistics and resource coordination.
• Assist during wildfires, natural disasters, hazardous materials incidents, major events, and other emergencies.
• Participate in emergency planning, exercises, training, and preparedness programs.
• Work with fire districts, municipalities, government agencies, vendors, and community partners.
• Assist with community preparedness education and outreach.

Minimum Qualifications

• Associate degree in emergency management, logistics, supply chain, public administration, emergency services, business administration, or a related field and two years of related experience; OR
• An equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Valid Utah driver license and ability to meet County driving requirements.
• FEMA ics-100, ics-200, is-700, and is-800 must be completed within six months of hire if not already completed.

Preferred: CDL, CPR/AED and First Aid certification, FEMA emergency logistics coursework, IC-300/400, EOC or Incident Management Team logistics experience.

What We're Looking For

The ideal candidate can stay composed when priorities change, communicate effectively, and isn't afraid to jump in and get the job done. This position includes office, warehouse, field, and emergency-response work and may require physical equipment handling, irregular or extended hours, on-call assignments, and emergency response outside normal working hours.

All applications must be submitted online by September 3rd, 2026

Washington County is an Equal Opportunity Employer.