Emergency Management Coordinator OR Specialist

Teton County•Jackson, WY

36d•Onsite

About The Position

Teton County is hiring for an Emergency Management Coordinator OR an Emergency Management Specialist, dependent upon experience (D.O.E.). The Emergency Management Coordinator position is full-time, year-round with an FLSA Exempt status. Benefits include up to 4 weeks of vacation earned annually, up to 32 hours of wellness leave is given and 96 hrs of sick leave earned annually with many more additional benefits. The Emergency Management Coordinator plays a vital role in protecting public safety by serving as the designated backup to the Emergency Manager and acting as the Assistant Emergency Operations Center (EOC) Manager during activations. This position independently leads key preparedness, planning, and coordination functions that ensure the County’s readiness for all-hazards incidents. In the absence or incapacitation of the Emergency Manager, this role assumes full leadership responsibilities, including acting as the Homeland Security Coordinator under state statute. The position requires advanced expertise, strategic leadership, and high-stakes decision-making that directly impact community resilience and emergency response capabilities. The Emergency Management Specialist position is full-time, year-round with an FLSA non-exempt status. Benefits include up to 3 weeks of vacation earned annually, up to 32 hours of wellness leave is given and 96 hrs of sick leave earned annually with many more additional benefits. The Emergency Management Specialist supports Teton County’s emergency preparedness, response, recovery, and mitigation programs through technical, logistical, and public-facing work. The Specialist executes program tasks, assists with community readiness efforts, coordinates volunteers, supports Emergency Operations Center (EOC) readiness, assists with plan maintenance, and supports training and exercise operations.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university required.
Minimum of 2 years’ experience in emergency preparedness, response, or public health response programs.
Must possess a valid Wyoming/Idaho Driver’s License and maintain an acceptable driving record.
Successful completion of the following FEMA courses within 6 months of hire: ICS-100, ICS-200, IS-700, IS-800, and IS-2200.
Successful completion of the following FEMA course within 1 year of hire: Professional Development Series (PDS).
Successful completion of the following FEMA courses within 2 years of hire: ICS-300, ICS-400, G-191, and G-2300.
Successful completion of the following FEMA courses with 3 years of hire: Emergency Management Professional Program Basic Academy or Advanced Professional Series.
Successful background check for access to sensitive information and systems.
Associate’s degree from an accredited college or university.
Two (2) years of specialized experience in emergency management, public safety, public health response, volunteer coordination, or related government program functions AND a high school diploma or equivalent.
Must possess a valid Wyoming/Idaho Driver’s License and maintain an acceptable driving record.
Successful completion of the following FEMA courses within 6 months of hire: ICS-100, ICS-200, IS-700, IS-800, and IS-2200.
Successful completion of the following FEMA course within 1 year of hire: Professional Development Series (PDS).
Successful background check for access to sensitive information and systems.

Nice To Haves

Degrees in emergency management, homeland security, public health, emergency services, or a closely related field are preferred.
Degrees in emergency management, homeland security, public health, emergency services, or a closely related field are preferred.

Responsibilities

Assumes full authority and responsibility in the absence of the Emergency Manager, including statutory designation as Homeland Security Coordinator for Teton County (W.S. §19-13-108).
Leads EOC operations during activations—supervises four Section Chiefs, External Affairs, and Liaison functions; develops EOC battle rhythm; ensures 24/7 staffing; and performs critical ESF #05 (Planning) and ESF #07 (Resource Support) functions.
Serves as a secondary authority for public alert and warning systems (Everbridge, IPAWS, NOAA Radio, etc.) and coordinates media communications per County policy.
Directs the Community Emergency Response Team (CERT), overseeing over 80 volunteers; manages training, deployment protocols, and program strategy.
Designs and delivers strategic disaster outreach and education programs using public speaking, media, and digital platforms to reach diverse community audiences.
Maintains EOC SOPs, supports continuity planning, contributes to emergency plan development and exercises, and helps operationalize emergency preparedness across County departments and partners.
Continuously monitors hazards and threats, disseminates timely information, and represents Emergency Management in multi-agency meetings and exercises.
Manages program budgets, documents division activities, maintains records and archives, and oversees EOC facility readiness.
Supports the relationship between Teton County staff and the public by demonstrating courteous and cooperative behavior when interacting with visitors and County staff; maintains confidentiality of work-related issues and County information; performs other duties as required or assigned.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Conducts public preparedness education and community outreach.
Maintains and updates assigned emergency plans, checklists, and related documentation.
Coordinates CERT, EOC support staff, and other volunteer programs.
Performs EOC readiness tasks including workstation preparation, supply updates, and reference material maintenance.
Supports exercises and trainings (logistics, materials preparation, attendance tracking, and documentation).
Assists with alert, warning, and notification duties as assigned in accordance with County procedures.
Provides operational and administrative support during EOC activations (logging, runner functions, resource tracking, basic GIS data entry).
Prepares public-facing materials such as community information documents, social media content, and outreach messaging.
Supports purchasing documentation, recordkeeping, and program tracking.
Performs other non-exempt duties as assigned.