Sr. Emergency Management Officer

City of Fort Worth; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 47,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

11 Paid Holidays

Medical

Dental

Vision

Paid Time Off

Pension Plan

Professional Development Opportunities

Job summary

The City of Fort Worth’s Office of Emergency Management seeks a seasoned Sr. Emergency Management Officer to lead Community Engagement and Preparedness. This role owns ReadyFW, public alerting, and community partnerships, directing outreach to residents, businesses, and organizations.

You will supervise staff, coordinate large-event planning, and support JEOC activations, uniting city departments toward public safety and resilience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in emergency management, public administration, communications, or related field.
• Three years of emergency management experience in large government.
• Valid Texas driver’s license and amateur radio license eligibility.

Responsibilities

• Leads the Community Engagement and Preparedness program; sets goals and plans; recommends resources.
• Supervises, trains, and evaluates staff; assigns and reviews work.
• Leads ReadyFW campaigns; develops materials and delivers preparedness programs.
• Builds partnerships with neighborhoods, faith groups, schools, hospitals, and businesses.
• Oversees mass notification and public warning tools; coordinates with PIO.
• Leads emergency management planning for large events; coordinates safety plans.
• Supports JEOC activations and public information; provides lifeline coordination.
• Tracks outreach metrics; maintains records and procurement.

Skills

Public outreach & engagement

Emergency management leadership

Staff supervision

Community partnerships

Public alerting & warning

Education

Bachelor’s degree in emergency management, public administration, communications, or related field

Master’s degree in Emergency Management, Public Administration, Communications, or related field

Tools

IPAWS

Emergency management software

Job description

Pay Range: $34.45 - $44.79/hr. | $71,661 - $93,159 annual compensation

Job Posting Closing on: Tuesday, November 17, 2026

Workdays & Hours: Monday - Friday 8am - 5pm; Evening and weekend work required. Must be able to activate for 24/7 disaster response as needed.

Benefits for this position include: 11 Paid Holidays, Medical, Dental, Vision, Paid Time Off, Pension Plan, Professional Development Opportunities.

The City of Fort Worth is one of the fastest growing large cities in the U.S. Our employees serve the needs of over 1,000,000 residents, promoting our values of exceptional customer experience, mutual respect, embracing our diversity, continuous improvement, ethical behavior, and accountability.

A Defining Opportunity in Public Safety

This is an opportunity to help reimagine what emergency management looks like in one of America's most dynamic urban centers. With the creation of the new Emergency Management & Communications department, Fort Worth is uniquely positioned to build a first-class, nationally recognized emergency management and communications program rooted in innovation, coordination, and resilience, with strong support from the department’s 911 Administrator, Emergency Management Coordinator, and Director.

The EM&C Department plays a vital role in safeguarding the community by:

• Coordinating disaster and emergency response efforts, 911 access, and collaboration among first responders and public safety partners.
• Leading public preparedness initiatives and maintaining communication systems, such as emergency alerts and real-time information sharing, to keep the public informed and protected.
• Supporting recovery and mitigation efforts to minimize future risks, restore essential services, and strengthen community resilience.

Why Fort Worth?

This is your chance to make a lasting impact in one of the most vibrant and fast-growing cities in the country. Join us as we build a best-in-class emergency management and communications program that will stand out on the national stage and help shape the future of public safety in Fort Worth.

About the Role:

The City of Fort Worth’s Office of Emergency Management is seeking a seasoned emergency management leader to serve as the Community Engagement and Preparedness Lead. Reporting to the City’s Emergency Management Coordinator (EMC), this Sr. Emergency Management Officer owns one of the office’s three core programs, Community Engagement and Special Events, and is accountable for how residents, businesses, and partners prepare for, are warned about, and recover from emergencies.

As the Community Engagement and Preparedness Lead, you will set the direction for the City’s public preparedness and outreach efforts, including the ReadyFW program, public alerting and warning, community partnerships, and emergency planning for large special events. You will supervise and develop assigned staff, build lasting relationships with neighborhoods, faith-based and nonprofit organizations, schools, hospitals, and businesses, and support the Joint Emergency Operations Center (JEOC) during activations.

The ideal candidate is a proven emergency management leader and communicator who builds trust across diverse communities, turns preparedness messages into action, plans for large crowds and complex events, and can unite City departments, regional partners, and community stakeholders under a shared mission of public safety and resilience.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in emergency management, public administration, communications, or a related field
Three (3) years of progressively responsible emergency management experience for a large state or local government organization
Valid Texas driver's license
Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate, valid technician-level amateur radio license

Preferred Qualifications:

Master’s degree in Emergency Management, Public Administration, Communications, or a related field
Two (2) years of experience supervising staff or leading a program or team
Certified Emergency Manager (CEM) designation from the International Association of Emergency Managers (IAEM) and/or Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) certification
FEMA Professional Development Series (PDS) and Advanced Professional Series (APS), including NIMS,ICS 300/400, Public Information Officer (PIO) training, and special events contingency planning course work
Experience planning emergency operations for large special events, or running community preparedness campaigns, volunteer programs, or public alert and warning systems such as IPAWS
Bilingual in English and Spanish, or experience reaching diverse, multilingual, and access and functional needs populations

The Sr. Emergency Management Officer job responsibilities can include:

• Program Leadership - Leads the Community Engagement and Preparedness program; sets annual goals, success measures, and work plans; and recommends resource needs for public preparedness
• Supervision & Staff Development - Supervises, trains, and evaluates assigned Emergency Management Officers and interns; and assigns and reviews their work
• Public Preparedness & ReadyFW - Leads the ReadyFW program and citywide preparedness campaigns; develops presentations, materials, and digital content; and delivers preparedness programs for residents, civic groups, schools, businesses, and City employees
• Community Partnerships - Builds and maintains partnerships with neighborhood associations, faith-based and nonprofit organizations, VOADs, schools, hospitals, and businesses to strengthen preparedness, response, and recovery
• Public Alerting & Warning - Oversees enrollment, messaging standards, and outreach for the City’s mass notification and public warning tools; coordinates emergency public information with the PIO
• Special Events Public Safety Planning - Leads emergency management planning for large special events; coordinates threat and hazard assessments, event safety plans, and partner coordination; and supports JEOC activations for events as thresholds require
• Emergency Response Support - Serves in the 24/7 Duty Officer rotation and in the JEOC during activations, supporting public information, mass care, and community lifeline coordination; responds to emergency scenes as needed
• Administration & Reporting - Tracks outreach metrics and program outcomes; maintains records; manages related procurement; and performs other assigned duties

Working Conditions and Physical Demands

Depending on assignment, positions in this class typically require touching, talking, hearing, seeing, grasping, standing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, walking, repetitive motions, climbing, balancing, pushing, pulling and lifting.

Medium work - Depending on assignment, positions in this class typically exert up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly having to move objects

Criminal Justice Information Systems (CJIS) Background Check

Applicants for this position must pass a Criminal Justice Information Systems (CJIS) fingerprint-based background check and maintain CJIS eligibility. Due to CJIS requirements related to system access, the following will result in being disqualified for this position: Felony Convictions, Felony Deferred Adjudication, Class A Misdemeanor Conviction, Class B Misdemeanor Convictions in the last 10 years, Class A Misdemeanor Deferred Adjudication, Class B Misdemeanor Deferred Adjudication in the last 10 years, an Open Arrest for Any Criminal Offense (Felony or Misdemeanor), and ALL Family Violence Convictions regardless of class.