Sr Specialist, Emergency Mgmt

City of Fort Collins•Fort Collins, CO

8d•Onsite

About The Position

This is a second-level practitioner role supporting the planning, coordination, and implementation of emergency management programs for the City of Fort Collins. The position provides operational support in the Emergency Operations Center and contributes to community preparedness, outreach, and resilience initiatives. It applies emergency management principles across preparedness, response, recovery, and mitigation, and supports identification, assessment, and planning for natural and human-caused hazards that may affect the community. The role supports citywide emergency planning, policy development, training and exercises, emergency notification systems, and Emergency Operations Center operations. It also coordinates with local, county, regional, state, and federal partners; supports disaster-needs surveys and grant work; and may assist with other Emergency Preparedness & Safety department missions, including security and special events. Related meetings, conferences, training, and workshops may require travel.

Requirements

Six years of related experience and/or education.
Six years of experience in an Emergency Operations Center or in emergency management planning and consultation, or a combination of experience and education such as a bachelor's degree in Homeland Security, Emergency Management, or a related field.
Valid driver's license.
Required certificates: ICS-100, ICS-200, ICS-300, IS-700, and IS-800.
Knowledge and understanding of disaster planning or emergency preparedness principles, regulations, and guidelines.
Knowledge of and experience with FEMA's Comprehensive Preparedness Guide.
Ability to develop and work with teams in cross-disciplinary settings.
Strong organizational and time-management skills.
Strong writing, editing, and proofreading skills.
Strong public-speaking skills and ability to communicate clear instructions.
Demonstrated cultural competence in working and building relationships with people of diverse identities, perspectives, and cultural backgrounds.
Strong learning orientation and ability to adapt to changing issues and trends.
Ability to read and comprehend City and department policies, regulations, rules, and standard operating procedures.
Clear and concise verbal and written communication skills.
Proficiency with routine software and business applications, including word processing, spreadsheets, presentation software, and databases.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with City employees, other agencies and organizations, and community members.
Ability to apply judgment in defined situations, seek guidance when variables arise, analyze options, identify solutions, understand program purpose and resource availability, collaborate with customers, apply subject-matter principles with some guidance, recommend operational improvements, and take responsibility for personal outcomes.

Nice To Haves

ICS Instructor L449 certificate.
HSEEP certificate.
FEMA Professional Development Series certification.

Responsibilities

Develop strategic goals and plans to prepare the City and its departments for unified responses to emergencies of any type or scope.
Assist with developing policies that guide City emergency management practices and support preparedness, response, and daily operations.
Assist with developing and updating plans related to National Incident Management System compliance and training.
Assist with scheduled emergency management activities and functions.
Assist with developing, coordinating, and delivering training and exercises for the Fort Collins community, including public and private sectors.
Assist with maintaining, training on, and applying community emergency notification systems.
Assist with activation, operation, and maintenance of the Fort Collins Emergency Operations Center.
Represent the Fort Collins Office of Emergency Management at local, county, regional, state, and federal activities.
Conduct surveys to identify emergency-related needs for disaster planning, or provide technical support to others conducting surveys.
Consult with local and area government, school, hospital, and other institutional officials about their needs and capabilities in a disaster or emergency.
Develop and maintain liaisons with municipalities, county departments, and similar entities to support plan development, response coordination, and exchanges of personnel and equipment.
Stay informed about federal, state, and local regulations affecting emergency plans and ensure plans comply with them.
Attend emergency management meetings, conferences, training, and workshops to learn and build working relationships; travel may be required.
Assist with identifying, applying for, and managing grants that benefit Emergency Preparedness & Safety.
Perform assigned duties supporting the Emergency Preparedness & Safety department, including emergency preparedness, security, and special events.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and eligible family members, beginning the first of the month after hire.
Paid vacation, holidays, and sick leave.
One-time bank of 40 PTO hours for new full-time Classified and Unclassified Management hires.
Retirement plan with company contributions after a six-month probation period and immediate vesting.
Flexible spending accounts for medical expenses and dependent care.
Employee Assistance Program offering counseling, legal, and financial assistance.
Life insurance.
Short-term and long-term disability coverage.
Wellness program and workout facilities.
Employee and family onsite health clinic.
Learning and development opportunities at all organizational levels, with opportunities for career mobility.
Collaborative work environment.