Emergency Manager with Underfill

County of Burleigh•Bismarck, ND

4d•$77,147 - $88,171

About The Position

Burleigh County is hiring an Emergency Manager to direct the County’s Emergency Management program under the supervision of the County Administrator and in accordance with North Dakota Century Code 37-17.1. The position focuses on reducing community vulnerability to injuries, fatalities, property damage, and losses from natural, technological, manmade, or adversarial disasters. The Emergency Manager coordinates preparedness and response efforts and ensures the Emergency Operations Center (EOC) remains operational and ready. The role leads the County’s all-hazards emergency management program, including preparedness, planning, response, recovery, and mitigation. It involves maintaining emergency plans, managing training and exercises, overseeing grants and budgets, coordinating public information and stakeholder engagement, and supporting local, state, and federal emergency management requirements. The position requires effective multitasking, professional communication, and technical proficiency, particularly with Microsoft Office and Adobe software. If no candidates meet the Emergency Manager requirements, the position may be underfilled by an Emergency Management Specialist. The underfill role supports daily operations of the County Emergency Management division and assists with administration of the county-wide emergency management program, operational readiness, plan maintenance, training logistics, grants, agency coordination, and records.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Emergency Management, Public or Business Administration, or a related field, and three to five years of direct Emergency Management program coordination experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Must be a National or North Dakota Certified Emergency Manager, or be able to obtain North Dakota State Certification within five years of employment.
Thorough knowledge of County policies and local, state, and federal laws, ordinances, statutes, and regulations governing emergency management, including ND Century Code 37-17-1.
Demonstrated experience preparing and administering budgets and grants, managing personnel, and researching methods and procedures.
Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, Word, and Teams, and proficiency with Adobe software for PDF and document management and creation.
Strong public information skills, including crisis communication and media relations, and the ability to communicate clearly and effectively with diverse stakeholders, the public, and County Administration.
Ability to multitask in high-pressure, dynamic situations while maintaining attention to detail and prioritizing tasks.
Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record, and ability to pass civil, criminal, credit, and driver’s license background checks.
Excellent interpersonal, organizational, analytical, and decision-making skills, and proficiency with computers and technology used in Emergency Management.
Must already be authorized to work permanently in the United States; visa sponsorship is not available.
For the Emergency Management Specialist underfill: Associate’s degree with major coursework in Business or Public Administration, Emergency Management, or a closely related field, or 60 semester hours of college credit or related coursework corresponding to the job functions, and two years of experience providing emergency management activities.
For the underfill role: Knowledge of local, state, and federal laws, ordinances, statutes, and regulations governing emergency management.
For the underfill role: Experience with grants, researching methods and procedures, and associated recordkeeping.
For the underfill role: Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record, and ability to pass civil, criminal, and driver’s license background checks.
For the underfill role: Demonstrated ability to research, prepare, write, and edit official communications, proposals, and plans.
For the underfill role: Ability to independently prioritize workload, work under pressure with tight timelines and changing priorities, and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
For the underfill role: Demonstrated skill in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint, as well as typing and spelling.
For the underfill role: Excellent interpersonal, organizational, written and verbal communication, analytical, and decision-making skills, and proficiency with computers, related technology, and social media.
Underfill candidates must already be authorized to work permanently in the United States; visa sponsorship is not available.
Unofficial transcripts, if any, are required as an additional application document.

Responsibilities

Provide strategic leadership and coordination to prepare the County for natural, adversarial, and technological emergencies, working with local and state agencies and whole-community stakeholders.
Lead the coordination, development, and execution of public awareness campaigns and hazard-specific initiatives, including seasonal severe weather preparedness and National Preparedness Month.
Serve as liaison among private and nonprofit stakeholders, local governments, and the North Dakota Department of Emergency Services on behalf of the County.
Prepare the annual budget, monitor expenditures, and coordinate research and applications for public safety grants.
Organize and manage the County Office of Emergency Management and maintain a comprehensive all-hazards Emergency Operations Plan.
Maintain the FEMA-approved Multi-Hazard Mitigation Plan and review and update it every five years for formal approval.
Develop and submit the Emergency Management Performance Grant application, complete required work plan activities, and submit quarterly progress reports and reimbursement requests with supporting documentation.
Maintain a Three-Year Integrated Preparedness Plan and complete required training and exercises.
Lead support for the Local Emergency Planning Committee under SARA Title III, including stakeholder engagement, annual review of the Hazardous Materials Response Plan, Tier II data access, and submission of the annual Section 304 notice.
Promote emergency preparedness through awareness, education, and training programs, monitor community needs, and complete required reports for state and federal agencies.
Serve as a liaison for County officials, coordinate services with staff and departments, prepare reports, and represent the department in meetings with officials, community leaders, agencies, and the public.
Maintain 24/7 readiness of the Emergency Operations Center, including staffing, equipment, supplies, and procedures; activate and manage the EOC as needed and oversee emergency activities.
Conduct initial emergency assessments with Incident or Unified Command, notify NDDES through WebEOC when disasters are imminent or occurring, submit situation reports, and keep local agencies briefed.
Manage emergency management and disaster grants, including research, application assistance, and reimbursement processing, while maintaining financial records for audits.
Perform other duties as assigned and required.
For the underfill role, assist with preparedness programs, plan research and updates, documentation, operational readiness, training logistics, exercises, reports, grants, recordkeeping, and meeting agendas and minutes.