Emergency Management Specialist

University of Arkansas System•Little Rock, AR

1d•$55,000 - $65,000

About The Position

The Emergency Management Specialist will support AEDI’s statewide disaster recovery and preparedness initiatives. Responsibilities include developing and deploying disaster recovery tools, community planning, damage assessment, hazard mitigation planning, and resource coordination with local, state, and federal partners. Strong emergency management planning experience, specifically in hazard mitigation planning, emergency operations plan annexes, and initial damage assessments, is crucial. This position is governed by state and federal laws, and agency/institution policy.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in emergency management, crisis management, planning, or a related field
Minimum of 2 years of related work experience in hazard mitigation planning, disaster recovery, risk management, public safety, or initial damage assessments
Valid driver’s license
Completion of FEMA training courses: IS-100, IS-200, IS-700, IS-800, and IS- 2200—completion of ICS-300, ICS-400
Knowledge of FEMA’s comprehensive preparedness guide CPG 101 and 201
Expertise in hazard mitigation planning, damage assessment, emergency operations planning, and Geographic Information Systems awareness
Strong project management, training, and technical writing skills
Excellent communication skills

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in emergency management or related field
5+ years of professional experience in hazard mitigation planning, disaster recovery coordination, or emergency operations
Project Management experience or PMP Certification
IAEM Associate Emergency Manager (AEM) or Certified Emergency Manager (CEM)
ISO 22301, CBCP, MBCP certification, or equivalent documented experience in business/government continuity planning
Homeland Security Exercise and Evaluation Program (HSEEP) certificate
Proficiency with GIS mapping and modeling tools for emergency management
Demonstrated experience in grant writing, management, and project management across organizations

Responsibilities

Assist clients with developing and updating emergency management plans aligned with FEMA’s five mission areas (prevention, protection, mitigation, response, and recovery), adhering to FEMA guidance, including CPG 101 and 201
Establish tools, policies, and procedures to conduct damage assessment in impacted communities across the state; conduct train-the-trainer sessions to prepare stakeholders to conduct damage assessments themselves
Provide technical assistance and develop templates and resources for hazard mitigation planning, leveraging GIS expertise for mapping and modeling
Coordinate with district Hazard Mitigation Planners and statewide committees to enhance planning guidelines and compliance
Conduct SWOT analyses of emergency management resources and core capabilities, identifying opportunities for expansion and improvement
Assist in economic impact studies post-disaster, document community recovery needs, and facilitate coordinated responses across partner organizations