Emergency Management Specialist-Director's Office

Broward County • Plantation, FL

7d • Onsite

About The Position

The Broward County Office of Emergency Management (OEM) works closely with federal, state, and local partners to strengthen community resilience and ensure coordinated preparedness, response, recovery, and mitigation efforts. OEM develops and maintains the County’s Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan, conducts emergency response exercises, provides technical guidance to County departments and municipal governments, and delivers emergency operations training across the region. OEM also serves as the lead agency for the Broward Emergency Response Team (BERT), coordinating countywide activities during disaster response and recovery operations. OEM personnel operate out of the County Emergency Operations Center (CEOC) located in Plantation, Florida. During EOC activations, the EOC Liaison Officer serves on the Director’s Command Staff and functions as the primary point of contact for partner agencies and external stakeholders, ensuring timely coordination, addressing concerns, and maintaining efficient interagency communication. Broward County OEM is seeking a highly motivated, detail-oriented Emergency Management Specialist to support the Director’s Office. This role requires a creative problem solver who is comfortable working both independently and as part of a team—especially during high-pressure situations associated with EOC activations. The Specialist will support continuity planning, training development, stakeholder communications, and interagency coordination essential to the County’s emergency management mission. The candidate needs to be available to work twelve-hour shifts in the event of an activation of the EOC/EDC in response to a no warning hazard or storm event.

Requirements

• Requires a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in business, liberal arts, or any other degree related to emergency management, disaster management or closely related.
• Requires two (2) years in emergency management planning, training or closely related experience.
• Possess and maintain a valid Florida Class E Driver's License based on area of assignment.
• Ability to pass a Homeland Security background check (not classified).
• Completion of incident command courses within six (6) months of hire: FEMA ICS-100, 200, 300, 400, 700 and 800.
• Previous experience in emergency management, continuity planning, disaster response, or related fields
• Experience with WebEOC, Canva, and emergency management communication practices
• Familiarity with EMAP standards and accreditation processes
• Demonstrated ability to create high-quality training documents and presentations
• Strong attention to detail and a methodical work style, particularly in stressful environments
• Ability to work collaboratively and independently
• Strong interpersonal and problem-solving skills, including the ability to engage diverse stakeholders

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree in emergency management, disaster management, or closely related to emergency management.
• Completion of ICS100, 200, 300, 400, 700 and 800 courses
• Florida Professional Emergency Manager (FPEM) or IAEM Certified Emergency Manager
• Experience with Continuity of Operations Planning (COOP)
• Experience supporting, developing, and coordinating emergency management training and exercises
• Experience managing / executing Public Assistance or Recovery activities
• Experience working during Emergency Operations Center activations in the Planning Section
• Emergency Management Accreditation Program standards & accreditation experience
• Experience with providing classroom training
• Experience with WebEOC

Responsibilities

• Support the development, maintenance, and implementation of Continuity of Operations Plans (COOP)
• Utilize WebEOC incident management software to support daily operations and EOC activations
• Create professional training materials, guides, and presentations using tools such as Canva
• Assist with Emergency Management Accreditation Program (EMAP) documentation and compliance efforts
• Support development and coordination of emergency management communications and public outreach
• Assist in the development and support of disaster volunteer programs
• Contribute to exercises, trainings, stakeholder workshops, and interagency planning sessions
• Provide operational support within the County Emergency Operations Center during activations
• Coordinate with internal and external partners to ensure seamless information flow and resource efficiency
• Advises and assists the division director on all operational and technical matters related to the emergency management program section(s) or function(s) assigned.
• Assists municipal, county, and state partners with planning, training, and operational outreach relating to the implementation of assigned emergency management programs.
• Maintains operational readiness of the Division and the Emergency Operations Center; plans, coordinates, trains, and exercises groups and individuals that function within the assigned section(s) or function(s) of the emergency management program to ensure that the groups or individuals respond as planned; develops, maintains, trains and exercises the requisite standard operating procedures, checklists and job aids.
• Prepares project applications for federal and state funds to provide expansion of facilities and services; researches the feasibility of expanded activities and submits reports to administrative superiors.
• Assists in the emergency activation functions of the operations center to ensure the operational readiness and effective performance.
• Functions as the duty officer, on a rotating basis, providing the 24-hour emergency point of contact for the Emergency Management Department; provides appropriate referral or information to inquirers and responds appropriately to those situations requiring further intervention.
• Develops and delivers emergency management and disaster preparedness education to a variety of audiences.
• Assumes project responsibility for administering the activities and operational scope of contracts and grant programs; devises project procedures and schedules; prepares project/progress reports and related data; coordinates preparation of grant proposals and writes grant applications, as needed.
• Receives, stores, maintains, and utilizes written materials and equipment necessary for emergency planning, preparedness, response, and recovery to disaster situations.
• Facilitates the accomplishment of work through providing, obtaining and coordinating a variety of services.
• Conducts special studies/assessments in conjunction with a project; analyzes data and makes recommendations based upon findings.
• Performs related work as assigned.

Benefits

• High-Deductible Health Plan – bi-weekly premiums: Single $10.90 / Family $80.79 Includes a County Funded Health Savings Account of up to $2000 Annually
• Consumer Driven Health Plan – bi-weekly premiums: Single $82.58 / Family $286.79
• Florida Retirement System (FRS) – Pension or Investment Plan
• 457 Deferred Compensation employee match
• Eleven (11) paid holidays each year
• Vacation (Paid Time Off) = 2 weeks per year
• Up to 40 hours of Job Basis Leave for eligible positions
• Tuition Reimbursement (Up to 2K annually)

What This Job Offers

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