Emergency Management Director

Job Description

Location:

3003 Emergency Management

Pay Grade: A21

FLSA Status:
Exempt

Under limited supervision, this position directs the City’s emergency management operations, coordinating with external agencies and volunteer groups. Responsible for the preparation, response, recovery, and mitigation of disasters and emergencies, following FEMA guidelines, as well as building a more resilient community. Works with city departments and the community to train, guide, and coordinate efforts to prevent, protect, mitigate, respond to, and recover from potential hazards.

This role requires effective communication, strategic planning, and collaboration to minimize risks.

• This position performs duties deemed to be “safety sensitive" and is therefore subjected to random drug testing under the City’s policies*

• Serves as the City’s principal advisor on emergency management, continuity of operations, and disaster risk.
• Provides executive-level guidance to City leadership and elected officials regarding emergency preparedness, response, recovery, and mitigation strategies.
• Develops, maintains, and coordinates the City’s Emergency Operations Plan (EOP), Multi-Hazard Mitigation Plan, and Continuity of Operations/Continuity of Government (COOP/COG) plans.
• Conducts hazard identification, risk, vulnerability, and capability assessments to identify preparedness, resiliency opportunities and mitigation strategies.
• Maintains readiness of the Emergency Operations Center (EOC) and provides cross-departmental coordination and functional leadership during emergency activations and recovery operations.
• Coordinates mutual aid, resource management, and interagency response efforts with local, regional, state, federal, nonprofit, and private-sector partners.
• Monitors emerging threats and hazard conditions and supports activation of warning systems, including storm sirens, as necessary.
• Leads hazard mitigation strategy development and implementation to reduce long-term community risk and develops a priority regarding these strategies.
• Coordinates damage assessments and recovery operations following emergencies and disasters, ensuring alignment with long-term community resilience goals.
• Plans, coordinates, and evaluates emergency management training programs, exercises, and after-action improvement initiatives.
• Promotes a whole-community approach to emergency preparedness through public education, outreach, and stakeholder engagement.
• Develops and administers the emergency management budget and pursues and manages applicable grants and FEMA reimbursement.
• Ensures compliance with applicable federal, state, and accreditation standards related to emergency management operations.
• Oversees the administration and management of the City’s civil defense siren system.
• Represents the City on emergency management committees and maintains required certifications and continuing education.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience Requirements:

Requires a Bachelor (related field) and 3 years previous relevant work experience. An equivalent combination of education, training and experience may be considered.

Completion of required National Incident Management System (NIMS), Incident Command System (ICS), or Emergency Management Institute (EMI) courses as well as other requirements as set forth by FEMA related to emergency management operations. Basic FEMA ICS courses 100, 200, 700, 800, 300, 400. Adv. State or national emergency management certification preferred.

Valid Class D Driver's License issued by the State of Oklahoma.

• Work environment varies depending on departmental needs, including office, field, or specialized settings.
• May be required to work in high or dangerous places.
• May occasionally be exposed to uncomfortable temperatures, humidity, noise, chemicals/gases, contagious diseases, airborne particles/pathogens, and/or physical trauma.
• May be exposed to fumes or airborne particles.
• May be exposed to biohazards or blood borne pathogens.
• Work may potentially involve risk of exposure to electric shock.
• Must be…