Senior Emergency Management Lead: Programs & Training

City of Dallas, TX; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 88,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Dallas is seeking an Emergency Management Specialist III to lead high-level disaster preparedness projects and program administration. You will guide emergency management activities, supervise team efforts, and ensure compliance with applicable mandates.

Responsibilities include developing training and exercise materials, reviewing plans, and acting as a subject matter expert during large-scale events, with availability for nights and weekends.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in public administration, emergency management, or a related field.
• Five years of disaster or emergency management experience.
• Texas Class C driver's license with clean driving record.
• Certified Emergency Manager (CEM) preferred.
• Background check and drug test required.
• No felony or disqualifying misdemeanors in the past 10 years.

Responsibilities

• Develops and coordinates emergency management projects, crisis response, recovery, and mitigation efforts.
• Serves as administrator for specific emergency management programs and initiatives.
• Oversees development and execution of training and exercise materials.
• Reviews and updates emergency management plans and procedures.
• Evaluates EOC activations and suggests improvements.
• Acts as subject matter expert during emergencies and large events, including nights/weekends.
• Inputs and updates the City’s Multi-Year Training and Exercise Plan.
• Performs other work as needed.

Skills

Emergency management

Public communication

Plan analysis

Emergency leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in public administration, emergency management, security management, public safety, crisis/risk management, homeland security or related field

Job description

The City of Dallas is seeking an Emergency Management Specialist III to lead high-level disaster preparedness projects and program administration. You will guide emergency management activities, supervise team efforts, and ensure compliance with applicable mandates.

Responsibilities include developing training and exercise materials, reviewing plans, and acting as a subject matter expert during large-scale events, with availability for nights and weekends.