Regional Emergency Management Lead (Response & Coordination)

State of South Dakota; Mitchell (SD); Hybrid; USD 62,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

The regional coordinator for the Department of Public Safety, Office of Emergency Management in Mitchell, SD, coordinates emergency response and recovery efforts, advising local officials and coordinating with state and volunteer agencies.

Ideal candidates hold a Bachelor’s degree or have 5+ years of combined experience, with strong communication, adaptability, and field operation capabilities for incidents and EOC activations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or 5 years combined experience preferred.
• Good communicator, self-starter, team player with limited supervision.
• Works in the field at local Command Posts or EOC during activations.

Responsibilities

• Respond to emergencies and disasters, providing guidance and situational assessment.
• Coordinate state response with local jurisdictions and agencies.
• Support jurisdictional recovery and restoration of essential infrastructure.
• Oversee grant requirements for Local Emergency Management Performance Grant.
• Complete special projects as assigned.

Skills

strong computer skills

strong verbal communication skills

strong interpersonal skills

self-starting

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a related field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

The regional coordinator for the Department of Public Safety, Office of Emergency Management in Mitchell, SD, coordinates emergency response and recovery efforts, advising local officials and coordinating with state and volunteer agencies.

Ideal candidates hold a Bachelor’s degree or have 5+ years of combined experience, with strong communication, adaptability, and field operation capabilities for incidents and EOC activations.