Emergency Management Specialist

Dakota County • Hastings, MN

405d • $70,518 - $110,185

About The Position

The Emergency Management Specialist is responsible for coordinating emergency management activities within Dakota County, including planning, training, and response to disasters. This role involves collaboration with various county departments and municipal communities to enhance community preparedness and resilience. The position requires flexibility in working hours, including evenings and weekends, to respond to emergency events as needed.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in emergency management or a closely related field.
• Two years of full-time experience in Emergency Management or a closely related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience establishing and maintaining productive working relationships with groups including internal and external partners.
• Completion of National Incident Management System (NIMS) courses IS (100, 200, 700 and 800) and ICS 300 and 400 within the first twelve months.
• Must have a valid driver's license.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with grant administration, continuity of operations plans, mitigation plans, facilitating training or public speaking, exercise design, and emergency operations center experience.
• Experience with the Microsoft Office Suite.
• Previous experience developing plans and training in a team environment.
• Certification as an Emergency Manager by the State of Minnesota or an equivalent certification by another state or the federal government.

Responsibilities

• Perform emergency response functions as trained and assigned within the department's emergency response plans.
• Update the county-wide Emergency Operations Plan.
• Assist in the design, maintenance, and operation of the county Emergency Operations Center (EOC).
• Manage the process to update and implement the multijurisdictional All Hazard Mitigation Plan.
• Coordinate, conduct and evaluate training, ensuring compliance with requirements of the Homeland Security Exercise and Evaluation Program (HSEEP) for local, county, and regional exercises.
• Assist with the management of the County Continuity of Operations Plan.
• Administer homeland security grant programs and identify grant opportunities.
• Represent Dakota County's interest at internal and external homeland security meetings.
• Assist in identifying and evaluating emerging technologies for emergency management.
• Develop reporting forms, spreadsheets, and graphs for analysis.

Benefits

• Health insurance coverage
• Paid holidays
• Professional development opportunities
• Flexible scheduling options

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 10,001+ employees