Regional Liaison Officer (Region 6 & 7)

State of Utah • Taylorsville, UT

3d • Remote

About The Position

The Utah Division of Emergency Management (DEM) serves local emergency management partners, state agencies, and Utah residents through planning, training, preparedness, mitigation, recovery, and response. Regional Liaison Officers coordinate with local emergency managers to facilitate information sharing, grant support, resource identification and requests, training and exercises, and disaster coordination between local emergency management and the DEM State Emergency Operation Center.

This position supports Regions 6 and 7, covering Carbon, Emery, Grand, and San Juan counties. It also serves as a backup liaison for Region 5 (Daggett, Duchesne, Uintah, Wasatch, and Summit counties) and may back up other regional liaisons 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, operational guidelines and policies, program evaluation, resource tracking, emergency planning, training and exercises, DEM-administered grants, local jurisdictions, and Local Emergency Planning Committees (LEPCs).

The position is fully remote, with travel to local meetings, workshops, conferences, and emergency operations. It may require availability around the clock, irregular hours, deployments of up to two weeks, and work away from the official duty station. The position is time-limited. The starting rate is $26.61 per hour and may be higher based on experience and education. It is eligible for a full benefits package.

Requirements

• Be available around the clock for emergency management operations, including irregular work hours and deployments of up to two weeks.
• Be able to work at locations other than the official duty station and perform duties that may differ from those in the official position description during emergency operations.
• Be able 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.
• Undergo a background check.

Nice To Haves

• Preference will be given to applicants who live in or near one of the counties covered by Regions 6 and 7.

Responsibilities

• Build 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, address information needs, 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 officials and emergency managers during complex disasters.
• Attend and support local emergency management meetings, preparedness fairs, training, exercises, and LEPC meetings.
• Keep DEM informed about county and regional information, large-scale events, county 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 serve as a liaison among local, state, and federal agencies.
• Assist with emergency plan development, resource tracking and identification, and training and exercises to strengthen local emergency management capacity.
• Monitor and assist with grants administered by DEM, support local jurisdictions, and assist LEPCs.
• Provide backup liaison support for Region 5 and, as needed, other regions throughout the state.

Benefits

• Eligible for a full benefits package.
• Job stability through employment within a well-established organization.
• Career growth and opportunities to develop valuable skills and gain leadership opportunities.
• Meaningful work benefiting the community and supporting organizational goals.
• Supportive work environment emphasizing cooperation, strong work ethics, and mutual support.
• Work/life balance is described as an important part of the organization’s culture.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed