EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT RECOVERY COORDINATOR (DEPARTMENT OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT & REGIONAL SECURITY) MULTIPLE LOCATIONS

Cook County•Chicago, IL

5d•$83,235 - $91,927•Hybrid

About The Position

The Emergency Management Recovery Coordinator supports the planning, coordination, and implementation of disaster recovery activities for Cook County. The role coordinates short- and long-term recovery efforts and maintains and continuously improves the County’s disaster recovery framework. Recovery operations must align with the National Recovery Framework, National Response Framework, and applicable FEMA guidance. The coordinator works with internal operations staff, Cook County bureaus and departments, municipalities, government and non-government partners, and private-sector stakeholders to advance coordinated recovery operations. The role reports to two work locations: 69 W. Washington, Suite 2600, and the Cook County Emergency Operations Center at 15900 S. Cicero. The position is safety-sensitive and requires a valid driver’s license, a drug test, and may require other post-offer testing, including a background check and medical examination. The County has a hybrid work environment with telecommuting and flexible scheduling options. Extended or irregular schedules may be required during emergencies and disaster recovery operations.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or higher from an accredited college or university in Emergency Management, Public Safety, Law Enforcement, Fire Science, Homeland Security, Public Administration, or a directly related field.
Two years of experience in emergency management, disaster recovery, public safety, or a directly related field; an equivalent combination of education and/or experience is accepted.
Valid driver’s license.
Knowledge of emergency response and disaster recovery principles, including the ability to operate effectively within National Incident Management System (NIMS) and Incident Command System (ICS) frameworks.
Ability to coordinate across multiple agencies, jurisdictions, and disciplines to achieve common recovery objectives.
Organizational, written, and verbal communication skills, including the ability to interact professionally with the public and partner agencies.
Skill in emergency communications, coordination technologies, and field operations support.
Ability to remain composed and make sound decisions under emergency conditions and rapidly changing operational environments.
Ability to work extended or irregular schedules as required during emergencies and disaster recovery operations.
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.
Must pass required post-offer tests, which may include a background check, drug screen, and medical examination.
Foreign degrees, except those awarded in U.S. territories or Canada, must be credentialed by WES, ECE, or a NACES member organization.

Responsibilities

Support the planning, coordination, and implementation of Cook County disaster recovery activities.
Coordinate short- and long-term recovery efforts.
Maintain and continuously improve the County’s disaster recovery framework.
Ensure recovery operations align with the National Recovery Framework, National Response Framework, and applicable FEMA guidance.
Collaborate with internal operations staff, Cook County bureaus and departments, municipalities, government and non-government partners, and private-sector stakeholders to advance coordinated recovery operations.
Interpret and implement established recovery plans, policies, and procedures while coordinating moderately complex recovery initiatives.
Prepare comprehensive reports, plans, and specialized recovery documentation.
Support field operations and emergency communications using coordination technologies.