Emergency Manager - with Underfill

Project County of Burleigh•Bismarck, ND

9d•Onsite

About The Position

Under the County Administrator’s supervision and in accordance with ND Century Code 37-17.1, the Emergency Manager directs the County’s Emergency Management program. This role focuses on minimizing community vulnerability to injuries, fatalities, property damage, and loss from all natural, technological, manmade, or adversarial disasters. Additionally, the Emergency Manager leads coordination efforts and ensures the Emergency Operations Center (EOC) remains fully operational and ready. This dynamic role requires strong multitasking abilities, professional communication skills, and technical proficiency across Microsoft Office and Adobe software. The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced environment and effectively manage data, documentation, and stakeholder relations.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Emergency Management, Public or Business Administration, or related field; and three (3) to five (5) years of direct Emergency Management program coordination experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Must be a National or ND Certified Emergency Manager or ability obtain ND State Certification within five (5) years of employment.
Thorough knowledge of County policies, local, state (including ND Century Code 37-17-1), and federal laws, ordinances, statues, and regulations governing emergency management.
Demonstrated experience preparing and administering budgets and grants, managing personnel, and researching methods/procedures.
Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel (budgeting, data analysis, tracking), Word (document and plan development), and Teams (collaboration, meetings, coordination); proficiency with Adobe software for PDF/document management and creation.
Strong public information skills, including crisis communication, media relations and the ability to communicate clearly, concisely, and effectively with diverse stakeholders, the general public, and County Administration.
Proven ability to multi-task effectively in high-pressure, dynamic situations while maintaining attention to detail and prioritizing tasks.
Must possess a valid driver’s license with a clean driving record, and pass civil, criminal, credit, and driver’s license background checks.
Excellent interpersonal, organizational, analytical, and decision-making skills; proficient in computer and technology used in Emergency Management.
Candidates must already be authorized to work in the United States on a permanent basis.
Visa sponsorship is not available for this role.

Nice To Haves

If no candidates meet the above requirements the position may be under filled with an Emergency Management Specialist.

Responsibilities

Provide strategic leadership and coordination to collectively prepare the County for natural, adversarial, and technological emergencies.
Works closely with local and state agencies, alongside whole-community stakeholders, to ensure the County can effectively protect, prevent, mitigate, respond to, and recover from emergencies and disasters.
Lead the coordination, development, and execution of public awareness campaigns and hazard-specific initiatives—including seasonal severe weather preparedness and National Preparedness Month—by delivering tailored communications across County departments, incorporated cities, and diverse public stakeholders.
Maintains liaison roles among private and nonprofit stakeholders, local governments, and the ND Department of Emergency Services on behalf of the county.
Prepare the annual budget, monitor expenditures, and coordinate public safety grant research and applications for local government, first responders, and regional partners using Microsoft Excel for financial tracking and analysis, and Microsoft Word and Adobe for professional documentation and reporting.
Organizes and manages the County Office of Emergency Management to maintain a comprehensive all-hazards Emergency Operations Plan to include preparedness, planning, response, recovery, and mitigation consistent with ND Century Code and state/federal guidelines.
Maintain a FEMA-approved Multi-Hazard Mitigation Plan, review and update Plan every five (5) years for formal approval.
Develops and submit Emergency Management Performance Grant (EMPG) application to the ND Department of Emergency Services, including budgets and work plans; completes required work prescribed in the Work Plan, and submits quarterly progress reports and reimbursement requests with supporting documentation.
Maintain a Three-Year Integrated Preparedness Plan per ND Department of Emergency Services and FEMA National Training Program guidelines; complete required training and exercises.
Serve as the lead support for the Local Emergency Planning Committee (LEPC) under SARA Title III by engaging whole-community stakeholders—including fire, law enforcement, EMS, public works, and volunteers—while ensuring the annual review of the Hazardous Materials Response Plan, maintaining access to Tier II data, and submitting the annual Section 304 notice.
Promotes emergency preparedness through awareness and education programs, monitors community needs, conducts training for officials and citizens, and completes required reports for ND Department of Emergency Services and FEMA.
Employs clear, professional communications to diverse audiences.
Serves a liaison for County officials; coordinates services with staff and departments; prepares and submits reports; and represents the department in meetings with local officials, community leaders, state agencies, and the public.
Maintains 24/7 readiness of the Emergency Operations Center (EOC), including staffing equipment, supplies, and procedures.
Activates and manages the EOC as needed; maintains resource lists and oversees activities during emergencies.
Conduct initial emergency assessments in coordination with Incident/Unified Command, promptly notify the North Dakota Department of Emergency Services (NDDES) via WebEOC when disasters are imminent or occurring, submit timely situation reports, and ensure all local agencies are briefed and updated.
Manage all phases of emergency management and disaster grants—including research, application assistance, and disaster reimbursement processing—while maintaining precise financial records for audits per state and federal requirements.
Performs other duties as assigned and required.