Emergency Management Specialist – Office of Emergency Management

City and County of Denver • Denver, CO

5d • $82,000 - $117,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

The City and County of Denver’s Office of Emergency Management (OEM) is hiring two Emergency Management Specialists to support emergency management efforts that cultivate safe, prepared, and resilient communities. One position primarily supports Planning and Mitigation; the other may support Logistics, Exercises, Planning, or other preparedness initiatives based on organizational needs and candidate strengths. Both roles participate in Emergency Operations Center (EOC) activations and training, including support for citywide response operations outside standard work hours. Specialists serve in a rotating 24/7 Duty Officer role and must be able to respond to downtown Denver within one hour while on call. The position is hybrid, with three in-office days expected at the Webb Municipal Building in Denver. The schedule is typically standard, but alternative shifts and additional hours may be required for emergency or business needs.

All Emergency Management Specialists staff and cross-train in EOC functions; develop and maintain emergency plans and preparedness documents; lead or support emergency management projects and programs; collaborate with city agencies, regional partners, and private-sector stakeholders; facilitate meetings, trainings, workshops, and exercises; and maintain program records, inventories, software platforms, accreditation documentation, and data systems.

The Planning and Mitigation portfolio leads development and maintenance of Denver’s Emergency Operations Plan and related materials; manages hazard mitigation and risk assessment programs, including HIRA and HMP; leads EMAP compliance; coordinates plan development and reviews; and supports critical infrastructure protection, resilience, hazardous materials reporting, and grant-funded risk-reduction projects.

The Logistics, Exercise, and Planning portfolio leads or supports assigned preparedness program areas; coordinates training and exercise design, delivery, and evaluation; supports logistics and resource management, including procurement, equipment readiness, inventory, warehouse operations, deployment coordination, and resource tracking; maintains emergency plans and operational documentation; and manages projects, contracts, grants, or technology solutions.

The target salary is $82,000–$117,000 per year. The City and County of Denver offers benefits for full-time employees, including a pension, a 457B retirement plan, paid time off and holidays, and medical, dental, and vision plans.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Emergency Management, Political Science, Public Administration, Business Administration, or a related field, or qualifying education/experience substitution.
• Three years of professional experience in emergency management or a first responder discipline, including experience in a specific area such as planning, operations, community relations, or logistics; qualifying additional education may substitute for minimum experience.
• Valid driver’s license at the time of application; licenses and certifications must remain current as a condition of employment.
• Experience in one or more emergency management disciplines, such as planning, operations, training and exercises, hazard mitigation, continuity, logistics, preparedness, or response.
• Experience supporting emergency incidents, EOC activations, crisis management activities, or other time-sensitive operational environments.
• Ability to manage projects by setting goals, timelines, milestones, and deliverables; coordinate multiple stakeholders; and balance competing priorities.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to develop plans, procedures, reports, presentations, and other documentation for diverse audiences.
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities, emergency situations, and evolving organizational needs while maintaining professionalism and sound judgment.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively to solve problems, build partnerships, and achieve shared objectives.
• Familiarity with NIMS, CPG 101/201, and HSEEP.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and other technology tools used for planning, project management, data tracking, and reporting.
• Ability to work alternative shifts and additional hours as needed for emergency or business needs, including evenings, nights, weekends, or holidays.
• Ability to participate in a rotating 24/7 Duty Officer schedule and respond to downtown Denver within one hour while on call.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a rotating 24/7 Duty Officer, monitoring incidents, making notifications, coordinating initial response, and supporting emergency activations; respond to downtown Denver within one hour while on call.
• Staff and cross-train in Emergency Operations Center functions in support of citywide emergency response, planned events, trainings, and exercises.
• Develop, maintain, and implement emergency plans, procedures, checklists, and other preparedness documents.
• Lead and support emergency management projects and programs, including planning initiatives, capability development, grant-funded projects, equipment procurement, and preparedness activities.
• Coordinate and collaborate with city agencies, regional partners, and private-sector stakeholders to strengthen emergency management capabilities and preparedness.
• Plan and facilitate meetings, trainings, workshops, and exercises; develop after-action reports and support continuous improvement initiatives.
• Maintain program records, inventories, software platforms, accreditation documentation, and other data systems.
• For the Planning and Mitigation position, lead development, maintenance, and implementation of Denver’s Emergency Operations Plan and supporting annexes, procedures, guides, and checklists.
• For the Planning and Mitigation position, manage hazard mitigation and risk assessment programs, including HIRA, HMP, and related stakeholder working groups.
• For the Planning and Mitigation position, lead EMAP compliance, coordinating documentation, standards, and accreditation activities across OEM.
• For the Planning and Mitigation position, coordinate plan development and review with city departments and partner agencies to align with local, state, and federal guidance, the Denver Preparedness Framework, and planning policies.
• For the Planning and Mitigation position, support critical infrastructure protection and resilience initiatives, infrastructure data management, Tier II hazardous materials reporting, and grant-funded risk-reduction projects.
• For the Logistics, Exercise, and Planning position, lead or support assigned emergency preparedness program areas based on organizational needs and employee strengths.
• For the Logistics, Exercise, and Planning position, coordinate the planning, design, delivery, and evaluation of trainings and exercises, including facilitation, stakeholder engagement, and after-action improvement planning.
• For the Logistics, Exercise, and Planning position, support emergency logistics and resource management, including procurement, equipment readiness, inventory, warehouse operations, deployment coordination, and resource tracking during activations.
• For the Logistics, Exercise, and Planning position, develop and maintain emergency plans, procedures, and operational documentation.
• For the Logistics, Exercise, and Planning position, manage projects, contracts, grants, or technology solutions, ensuring timelines, deliverables, and stakeholder expectations are met.

Benefits

• Guaranteed lifelong monthly pension after vesting following five years of service
• 457B Retirement Plan
• 140 hours of PTO earned within the first year
• 11 paid holidays, one personal holiday, and one volunteer day per year
• Competitive medical, dental, and vision plans effective within one month of start date

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level