Public Works Emergency Preparedness Leader

City of Atlanta, GA; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Atlanta is seeking an Emergency Preparedness Director within the Department of Public Works to lead strategic planning, coordination, and execution of local emergency preparedness initiatives. You will oversee safety, incident response, and business continuity aligned with city strategies.

You will develop interdepartmental liaisons, manage crisis responses, and provide timely briefings to senior leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field and ten (10) years of relevant experience.
• Certified Emergency Manager (CEM) certification is required.

Responsibilities

• Directs planning, organization, control, and implementation of local emergency preparedness for Public Works.
• Develops and maintains liaison with other departments and Mayor’s Office of Emergency Preparedness for plan development and response coordination.
• Conducts planning, training, and exercises for the DPW and defines roles and responsibilities.
• Provides crisis management leadership for the department before, during, and after incidents.
• Serves as the DPW liaison in the Joint Operation Center (JOC).
• Leads Business Continuity planning, training, exercises, and recovery efforts.
• Interacts with the Commissioner and senior staff to oversee emergency preparedness and response issues.
• Provides briefings to the Commissioner on serious weather or man-made incidents impacting operations.
• Coordinates messaging with the department’s communications team.
• Participates in cross-organizational planning for major events.

Skills

Emergency management

Crisis leadership

Cross-department coordination

Communications

Planning and training

Risk assessment

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Certified Emergency Manager (CEM)

Job description

The City of Atlanta is seeking an Emergency Preparedness Director within the Department of Public Works to lead strategic planning, coordination, and execution of local emergency preparedness initiatives. You will oversee safety, incident response, and business continuity aligned with city strategies.

You will develop interdepartmental liaisons, manage crisis responses, and provide timely briefings to senior leadership.