MANAGER OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT SERVICES

City of Chicago; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 114,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Chicago seeks a seasoned Manager of Emergency Management Services to lead city-wide emergency planning and coordination programs in preparedness, mitigation, response, and recovery. You will oversee staff, develop incident action plans for city events, and drive risk assessments and public information initiatives.

This leadership role requires extensive experience in emergency management, collaboration with multiple departments, and the ability to manage complex disaster response

Qualifications

• At least eight (8) years of experience in project management or emergency management.
• Graduation from an accredited college with an Associate's degree in Public Safety Management, Public Administration, or related field plus at least six (6) years of experience.
• Graduation from an accredited college with a Bachelor's degree in Public Safety Management, Public Administration, or related field plus at least four (4) years of experience.
• Graduation from an accredited college with a Master's degree in Public Safety Management, Public Administration, or related field plus at least three (3) years of experience.

Responsibilities

• Supervises professional emergency management staff in developing and updating City-wide emergency management plans.
• Oversees development and implementation of operating procedures and action plans for emergency personnel and equipment.
• Activates the proper response plan during emergencies following SOPs and protocols.
• Coordinates emergency personnel and services at emergency or disaster incidents.
• Monitors and directs coordination of recovery efforts to restore services and operations.
• Manages emergency planning projects including disaster simulations and drills.
• Prepares reports on management, best practices, and developments in emergency management preparedness.
• Oversees threat and vulnerability assessments and risk mitigation measures.
• Prepares management reports on emergency operations planning and preparedness.

Skills

Project management

Emergency management

Education

Associate degree in Public Safety/Public Administration or related field

Bachelor's degree in Public Safety/Public Administration or related field

Master's degree in Public Safety/Public Administration or related field

Job description

MANAGER OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT SERVICES

Job Number: 419484

Description

BID/JOB ANNOUNCEMENT

MANAGER OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT SERVICES

OFFICE OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AND COMMUNICATIONS

Planning & Preparedness - Citywide Operations

Number of Vacancies: 2 (Additional vacancies possible pending budget approval)

Starting annual salary: $99,480.00

This position is open to current AFSCME BIDDERS AND the PUBLIC. Only current City employees covered under the City's Collective Bargaining Agreement with AMERICAN FEDERATION OF STATE, COUNTY, AND MUNICIPAL EMPLOYEES (AFSCME) - BARGAINING UNIT 1, 3, 4, & 5 are considered BIDDERS and eligible to bid. Qualified BIDDERS who properly submit a bid application will receive preference over any non-bidders.

Under direction, manages City-wide emergency management planning and coordination programs and activities in the areas of preparedness, mitigation, response, and recovery, and performs related duties as required.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Supervises professional emergency management staff engaged in developing and updating City-wide emergency management plans in preparation for and response to emergency and disaster situations


• Oversees the development and implementation of operating procedures and action plans to effectively utilize emergency personnel and equipment during emergency or disaster situations


• Activates the proper response plan during emergency situations/public safety incidents, following established protocols and standard operating procedures


• Oversees the development of Incident Action Plans for City sponsored special events


• Coordinates emergency personnel and services at emergency or disaster incidents


• Monitors and directs the coordination of recovery efforts to restore services and operations


• Manages emergency planning projects, directing staff activities including disaster simulation exercises and emergency operations drills to prepare City departments to effectively respond to emergencies


• Conducts research and prepares reports for management to remain abreast of best practices and new developments in the area of emergency management preparedness


• Oversees staff performing threat and vulnerability assessments, determining necessary security and risk mitigation measures


• Prepares management reports relating to emergency operations planning and preparedness activities


• Prepares related reports regarding costs associated with emergency management response plans


• Oversees the preparation of public information materials and conducts public education presentations on emergency management programs

RELATED DUTIES

• Drafts public informational materials and conducts public education presentations on emergency management programs, and


• Provides direction and guidance to lower-level emergency management coordinators

Additional duties may be required for this position.

LOCATION: Office of Emergency Management and Communications (OEMC)

DIVISION: Planning & Preparedness - Citywide Operations

ADDRESS: 1411 West Madison Street

SHIFT/WATCH: 1st Watch: 10:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. OR 2nd Watch: 6:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. OR 3rd Watch: 2:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. (Shift assigned based on seniority order (according to the CBA). Candidate may be ON CALL.

DAYS OFF: Saturday and Sunday

May be required to work weekends and/or Holidays

THIS POSITION IS NOT CAREER SERVICE.

Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• At least eight (8) years of experience in project management or emergency management; OR


• Graduation from an accredited college or university with an Associate's degree in Public Safety Management, Public Administration, or a directly related field PLUS at least six (6) years of experience in project management or emergency management; OR


• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree in Public Safety Management, Public Administration, or a directly related field PLUS at least four (4) years of experience in project management or emergency management; OR


• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Master's degree in Public Safety Management, Public Administration, or a directly related field PLUS at least three (3) years of experience in project management or emergency management.

Licensure, Certification, or Other Qualifications

* A valid State of Illinois driver's license is required

NOTE: A copy of your valid IL Driver's License will be required at time of processing.

NOTE: You must provide your transcripts or diploma, professional license, or training certificates at time of processing, if applicable.

SELECTION REQUIREMENTS

This position requires applicants to complete an interview. This position also requires candidate(s) to complete a Willingness and Ability questionnaire. Candidate(s) who affirmatively answer the Willingness and Ability questionnaire will be interviewed. The interviewed candidate(s) possessing the qualifications best suited to fulfill the responsibilities of the position, based on the interview will be selected. Selected Bidders will be hired in seniority order according to the collective bargaining agreement.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

* Ability to access emergency or disaster sites

WORKING CONDITIONS

* Inside: General office environment

* Outside: Exposure to hazardous conditions

EQUIPMENT

• Safety equipment


• Communications equipment


• Standard office equipment including personal computers

*Successful candidates must pass a drug screen and a background investigation. Persons offered employment must pass all pre-employment exams prior to appointment.

For Information on our employees benefits please visit our benefits website at: https://www.chicago.gov/city/en/depts/fin/benefits-office.html

For Information on our salary and title structure visit our classifications website at: https://www.chicago.gov/content/dam/city/depts/dhr/supp_info/JobClassification/2025_Classification_and_Pay_Plan.pdf

APPLICATION EVALUATION: Initial evaluation will be based on information provided on the application and the documents submitted. The Department of Human Resources staff will review applications after the final posting date. Staff will follow any and all required Employment/Hiring Plan provisions, federal, state and local laws, and Collective Bargaining Agreements when applicable. Staff will apply hiring preferences as required by the municipal code. Placement on an eligibility list is not an offer or guarantee of an interview nor employment with the City of Chicago.

COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY:

To further our commitment to hiring applicants with diverse experience the City of Chicago has adopted the following ordinances 2-74-020 and 2-74-075. The ordinances provide a preference to applicants who meet minimum qualifications and who are veterans of the Armed Forces, and/or residents of Socio-Economically Disadvantaged Areas (SEDA) and/or Chicago Public School (CPS) high school graduates to be referred to departments for consideration. These hiring preferences do not apply to bidders, as Collective Bargaining Agreements define the hiring process for bidders. For positions covered by a collective bargaining agreement, bidders will be considered before external candidates. To learn more about our hiring practices click here.

ALL REFERENCES TO POLITICAL SPONSORSHIP OR RECOMMENDATION MUST BE OMITTED FROM ALL APPLICATION MATERIALS SUBMITTED FOR CITY EMPLOYMENT.

The City of Chicago is an Equal Employment Opportunity, Military Friendly, and Fair Chance Employer.

City of Chicago

Brandon Johnson, Mayor

Salary: $99,480 Pay Basis: Yearly