Are you passionate about public safety and emergency preparedness? Do you thrive in dynamic environments where your leadership and organizational skills make a tangible impact? Commerce City is seeking an Emergency Management Specialist to support our Emergency Manager in coordinating emergency management plans, leading public outreach, managing volunteer programs, and ensuring our city is ready for any situation.
Under the general direction of the Emergency Manager, this role requires strong skills in technology familiarity and use, emergency management, emergency operations center systems, organizational administration, and public speaking and outreach. The position involves reviewing and developing operations, leading and coordinating emergency management-related groups, preparing reports, managing and coordinating projects, providing management and coordination, performing administrative support, and other related duties as required.
Hiring salary is dependent upon experience.
The hiring range is $76,789.44 - $115,184.37 Annually
We care about our employees and offer a generous
benefits package: health and wellness benefits, a 6% retirement contribution match and a 3% 457 Deferred Compensation match, PTO, work/life balance, and more.
We value diversity and inclusivity in our workplace and encourage candidates of all backgrounds to apply. We are committed to creating a welcoming and supportive environment for all employees.
If you're ready to embark on a rewarding career with the City of Commerce City, we encourage you to apply!
Be A Part Of It and contribute to Commerce City's vibrant growth and development as we strive to provide exceptional services and foster a thriving community.
Associate's degree or sixty (60) credit hours of higher education in a related field such as Emergency Management, Incident Management, or Homeland Security. A Minimum of one (1) year of experience assisting with organizing emergency and non-emergency events.
Any equivalent combination of education and experience, as approved by the department.
Have and maintain acceptable background information, including criminal conviction history and motor vehicle record. Valid Colorado driver's license.
Knowledge of:
- Microsoft Office Suite, Emergency Operations Center operations, emergency management, and incident command software.
- Basic law enforcement practices, methods, laws, and ordinances.
- Hazardous materials.
- Homeland Security procedures and protocols.
- Emergency management and disaster planning principles
- Tactical operations, suppression, rescue, and emergency medical services, law enforcement, and hazmat operations.
- The principles of organization, management, planning, development, and implementation of responsibilities as they relate to the activities of the position.
- The rules, regulations, policies, and procedures of the police department.
Skill in:
- Operating amateur HAM radio and public safety radio systems.
- Managing volunteers on board and oral board paperwork.
- Organization and time management.
- Writing, editing, and proofreading various materials in various formats such as Word, Excel, etc.
- Problem-solving, instructing, facilitating, and coordinating the work of other employees engaged in carrying out the goals and objectives of the assigned functions.
- Analyzing situations quickly and objectively to determine proper courses of action.
Ability to:
- Handle multiple demands simultaneously while being subject to various interruptions at times
- Maintain composure during confrontation and stressful situations.
- Communicate effectively both orally and in writing, including the ability to make oral and written presentations to groups of various sizes and natures.
- Work independently, as well as establish and maintain balanced relations with both internal and external customers. Successfully complete in-service and mandatory training.
