Regional Liaison Officer (Region 2)

State of Utah Office of the Governor•Taylorsville, UT

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Utah Division of Emergency Management (DEM) is hiring a full-time Regional Liaison Officer to support Region 2, consisting of Salt Lake, Tooele, and Utah counties. The position also serves as a backup for Region 1, the Wasatch Back in Region 5, and may support other regions as needed. The role coordinates 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 Utah DEM State Emergency Operations Center. The Regional Liaison Officer designs and coordinates emergency and disaster planning initiatives and serves as a liaison among local, state, and federal agencies. The position supports program development and execution, establishes operational guidelines and policies, evaluates program effectiveness for compliance with relevant laws and regulations, assists with resource tracking and emergency plan development, coordinates training and exercises, monitors DEM-administered grants, provides support to local jurisdictions, and assists Local Emergency Planning Committees (LEPCs). The position is based in the Taylorsville, Utah area and is in-office/on-site. The starting rate is $26.61 per hour and may be higher based on experience and education. The role requires availability around the clock for emergency operations, potentially involving irregular hours, deployments of up to two weeks, work outside the official duty station, and extensive travel with little advance notice. A background check is required.

Requirements

Be available around the clock for emergency management operations, which may require irregular hours, deployments of up to two weeks, work away from the official duty station, and duties beyond the official position description.
Travel extensively in support of 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 Emergency Operations Center operations.
Strong communication, presentation, written communication, planning, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to manage multiple projects, stay highly organized, and work independently.
Strong administrative and computer skills.
Proficiency with Google Suite and ability to learn software applications quickly.

Nice To Haves

At least 3–5 years of experience in emergency management.
A 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, address information needs, and build local capabilities.
Provide technical assistance and information to help emergency managers and elected officials understand their emergency management responsibilities and roles.
Navigate regional political concerns and cultural sensitivities when 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 significant county and regional information, large-scale events, county needs and issues, grants, plans, and coordination efforts between local jurisdictions and DEM staff.
Respond to local disasters and events at any hour when requested by county emergency managers or DEM.
Coordinate emergency and disaster planning initiatives among local, state, and federal agencies.
Support program development and execution, establish operational guidelines and policies, and evaluate program effectiveness for compliance with relevant laws and regulations.
Assist with emergency plan development, resource tracking and identification, training and exercises, DEM-administered grants, local jurisdiction support, and LEPCs.
Provide backup liaison coverage for Region 1, the Wasatch Back in Region 5, and other regions as needed.