Senior Emergency Management & Crisis Response Lead

Dallas City Hall; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 64,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Dallas City Hall is seeking an Emergency Management Specialist II to plan, test, and coordinate the city’s emergency management program. The role emphasizes leadership in the Emergency Operations Center, collaboration with local, state, and federal partners, and disaster response planning across mitigation, preparedness, and recovery phases.

The Senior-level position requires a Bachelor’s degree in a related field and at least three years of relevant experience, with on-call duties and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required in public administration, emergency management, security management, public safety, crisis/risk management, homeland security or closely related field.
• Three (3) years of disaster or emergency management experience.
• State of Texas Class C driver's license and good driving record.
• Equivalency options allowed (detailed in posting).
• Background check and drug test required; no disqualifying felonies or misdemeanors in specified timeframes.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with local, state, and federal officials during disasters; provide leadership in the Emergency Operations Center.
• Build and sustain partnerships with agencies involved in emergency management and public safety; manage projects.
• Engage stakeholders to determine needs and facilitate programs during disasters.
• Coordinate disaster response or crisis management activities, including plan implementation.
• Develop and test emergency management plans and conduct evaluations.
• Serve as on-call duty officer and respond to emergencies and large events after hours.

Skills

Emergency management knowledge

Communication skills

Project management

Disaster response coordination

On-call readiness

Education

Public admin degree (Bachelor's)

Job description

Dallas City Hall is seeking an Emergency Management Specialist II to plan, test, and coordinate the city’s emergency management program. The role emphasizes leadership in the Emergency Operations Center, collaboration with local, state, and federal partners, and disaster response planning across mitigation, preparedness, and recovery phases.

The Senior-level position requires a Bachelor’s degree in a related field and at least three years of relevant experience, with on-call duties and