Senior Emergency Manager - Citywide Preparedness

City of Norman; Norman (OK); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Norman is seeking an experienced Emergency Manager to lead the City’s comprehensive emergency management program, overseeing preparedness, mitigation, response, and recovery while ensuring compliance with NIMS, ICS, and OEM regulations.

The role serves as the principal advisor to the City Manager and elected officials on disaster readiness and community resilience, coordinating with agencies, departments, and partners to strengthen continuity and public safety.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Emergency Management, Public Administration, Homeland Security, or related field.
• Master’s degree preferred.
• 5+ years of experience in emergency management or related public safety roles.
• Experience in interagency planning, hazard mitigation, large-scale event coordination, and familiarity with OK OEM.

Responsibilities

• Direct and manage the City’s Emergency Management Program and maintain the EOP/ Hazard Mitigation Plan/ COOP.
• Maintain the EOC in readiness; activate and manage EOC operations during emergencies.
• Coordinate training, drills, tabletop exercises, and full-scale operations; educate the community on preparedness.

Skills

Leadership

Coordination

Communication

Analytical

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Emergency Management

Bachelor’s degree in Public Administration

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

Emergency management software

Alert/notification systems

GIS tools

Public safety communications systems

Job description

The City of Norman is seeking an experienced Emergency Manager to lead the City’s comprehensive emergency management program, overseeing preparedness, mitigation, response, and recovery while ensuring compliance with NIMS, ICS, and OEM regulations.

The role serves as the principal advisor to the City Manager and elected officials on disaster readiness and community resilience, coordinating with agencies, departments, and partners to strengthen continuity and public safety.