Remote Emergency Management District Coordinator

State of Tennessee; Nashville (TN); Hybrid; USD 49,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

The Tennessee Emergency Management Agency (TEMA) in Nashville is hiring an Emergency Management District Coordinator 1. This entry-level role supports regional emergency programs, coordinates disaster response, and collaborates with local governments to strengthen planning and preparedness across a 33-county region.

Ideal candidates have a bachelor’s degree or equivalent public safety experience, with options for associates plus experience. Remote work up to 40% is allowed.

Qualifications

• Education required: bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
• Substitution: public safety experience may replace education, 1:1 year-for-year to 4 years.
• Alternate: associate's degree plus two years public safety experience.
• Three years as Emergency Management Operations Officer with the state.

Responsibilities

• Implements, coordinates, and monitors emergency management programs across federal, state, local, and NGO partners.
• Supports regional activations in disaster response for natural, man-made, and technological hazards.
• Develops and maintains all-hazard operational plans with local governments.
• Coordinates visits by federal/state officials to ensure continuity of emergency response.
• Leads regional staff in EMPG compliance, training, and resource coordination.

Skills

Service Orientation

Operations Analysis

Coordination

Time Management

Social Perceptiveness

Education

Bachelor's degree

Associate's degree

Tools

ARC GIS

WEB EOC

GPS Units

Satellite Phones/Radios

Camera

Printer

Job description

The Tennessee Emergency Management Agency (TEMA) in Nashville is hiring an Emergency Management District Coordinator 1. This entry-level role supports regional emergency programs, coordinates disaster response, and collaborates with local governments to strengthen planning and preparedness across a 33-county region.

Ideal candidates have a bachelor’s degree or equivalent public safety experience, with options for associates plus experience. Remote work up to 40% is allowed.