Senior Emergency Management Lead: Training, Planning & Ops

Jefferson Parish; Louisiana (MO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Jefferson Parish is seeking a proactive Emergency Management Coordinator to oversee a portfolio spanning Training and Exercise, Continuity, Operations, Logistics, and Planning. The role leads senior projects and works with external stakeholders to implement EM goals.

The position requires a Bachelor's degree in EM or related field and at least five years of EM experience; active EM certifications are preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in Emergency Management, Fire Science, Atmospheric Science/Meteorology, Homeland Security, or related field.
• Five (5) years of emergency management experience required (disaster planner, EM educator, etc.).
• Active certification such as AEM, LEM, or CEM preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee a programmatic portfolio across Training and Exercise; Continuity; Operations; Logistics; Alert/Warning; Planning; Continuous Improvement.
• Lead senior level special projects spanning multiple EM areas with coordination of stakeholders.
• Develop and update SOPs and EM plans to provide clear guidance during emergencies or operations.
• Support capability development across preparedness activities to implement the Emergency Operations Plan and EM Strategic goals.
• Collaborate with parish departments and public/private agencies for coordinated multiagency planning.
• Coordinate within the Incident Command System during emergencies and non-emergency incidents and events.
• Serve as an essential emergency duty status worker and may not be relieved during evacuations.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Emergency Management, Fire Science, Atmospheric Science/Meteorology, Homeland Security, or related field

Job description

Jefferson Parish is seeking a proactive Emergency Management Coordinator to oversee a portfolio spanning Training and Exercise, Continuity, Operations, Logistics, and Planning. The role leads senior projects and works with external stakeholders to implement EM goals.

The position requires a Bachelor's degree in EM or related field and at least five years of EM experience; active EM certifications are preferred.