Emergency Management Director
$66,955–$66,955 year
On-sitePocatello, Idaho, United States
Job Summary
Lead the county's emergency management program by performing duties in compliance with federal, state, and local laws, advising elected officials on risks and priorities, and representing the county to regional, state, and federal partners. Cultivate trusted relationships with first responders, private industry, and community organizations to strengthen preparedness while developing threat assessments, all-hazards plans, and continuity of operations protocols. Coordinate Emergency Operations Center staffing and communications during activations, including evenings, weekends, and extended periods, while managing grant portfolios, budgets, and compliance requirements.
Required Qualifications
- Three (3) years of progressively responsible experience in emergency management, public safety, public administration, or a closely related field
- Three (3) years of leadership, program management, or director-level responsibility
- Completion of NIMS/ICS courses ICS-100, 200, 300, 400, IS-700, IS-800, or ability to obtain within the first six (6) months
- Valid driver's license
- Ability to respond to emergency activations on a no-notice basis, including evenings, weekends, and extended operational periods
Desired Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in emergency management, Public Administration, Homeland Security, or related field
- Seven (7) or more years of relevant experience
- 5 years of leadership experience
- Certified Emergency Manager (CEM) certification or progress toward certification
- FEMA Advanced Professional Series (APS) certificate
- Experience with Homeland Security and Idaho Office of Emergency Management grant programs, compliance, and systems
- Operational experience using NIMS/ICS, WebEOC, GIS, IPAWS and FEMA systems in real-world incidents
- Military emergency management, public safety, or civil affairs experience
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