Regional Liaison Officer (Region 2)

State of Utah•Taylorsville, UT

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Utah Division of Emergency Management (DEM) serves local emergency management organizations, state agencies, and Utah residents through planning, training, preparedness, mitigation, recovery, and response. Regional Liaison Officers coordinate with local emergency managers to share information, support grants, identify and request resources, coordinate training and exercises, and support disaster coordination between local emergency management and DEM’s State Emergency Operations Center (EOC). This position supports Region 2, covering Salt Lake, Tooele, and Utah counties. It also serves as a backup liaison for Region 1, the Wasatch Back in Region 5, and other regions as needed. The officer designs and coordinates emergency and disaster planning initiatives and serves as a primary liaison among local, state, and federal agencies. The role supports local program development and execution, establishes operational guidelines and policies, and evaluates program effectiveness for compliance with applicable laws and regulations. It also supports resource tracking, emergency plan development, training and exercises, DEM-administered grants, local jurisdictions, and Local Emergency Planning Committees (LEPCs). The position is in-office/on-site in the Taylorsville, Utah area. It requires availability around the clock for emergency operations, potentially irregular hours, deployments of up to two weeks, travel with little advance notice, and work at locations other than the official duty station. The starting wage is $26.61 per hour and may be higher based on experience and education. The position is full-time and eligible for a full benefits package.

Requirements

Availability around the clock for emergency management operations, including potentially irregular hours, deployments of up to two weeks, and duties outside the official position description.
Ability to travel extensively for emergency operations, potentially for days to weeks and with little advance notice.
Travel to local meetings, workshops, and conferences as required.
Ability to deploy on short notice to support local and state EOC operations.
Strong communication, presentation, written communication, planning, and problem-solving skills.
Strong organization and ability to manage multiple projects and work independently.
Strong administrative and computer skills.
High proficiency with Google Suite and ability to learn software applications quickly.

Nice To Haves

At least 3–5 years of experience in emergency management.
Bachelor’s degree, a degree in Emergency Management, or related experience.
Experience working in an activated Emergency Operations Center (EOC).
Experience working with elected officials.
Residence in or near one of the counties covered by Region 2.

Responsibilities

Build, foster, and maintain relationships with county, city, local, state, and federal emergency management partners.
Coordinate with local emergency managers and elected officials to identify and track resources, provide information, and build local capabilities.
Provide technical assistance and information to help emergency managers and elected officials understand their emergency management roles and responsibilities.
Navigate regional political concerns and cultural sensitivities while working with elected officials and emergency managers during complex disasters.
Attend and support local emergency management meetings, preparedness fairs, training, exercises, and LEPC meetings.
Inform DEM about important county and regional information, large-scale events, local needs and issues, grants, plans, and coordination between local jurisdictions and DEM staff.
Respond to local disasters and events at any hour as requested by county emergency managers or DEM.
Coordinate emergency and disaster planning initiatives and act as a liaison among local, state, and federal agencies.
Support local program development and execution, operational guidelines and policies, and evaluation of program effectiveness for compliance with laws and regulations.
Assist with resource identification and tracking, emergency plan development, training and exercises, and grants administered by DEM.
Provide support to local jurisdictions and assist Local Emergency Planning Committees (LEPCs).
Provide backup coverage for Region 1, the Wasatch Back in Region 5, and other regions as needed.