Emergency Manager

Public Works - Road & Bridge Montrose, CO 81401, USA

Closing Date
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Friday, February 13th, 2026

General Statement of Duties: Perform administrative, technical, and professional work in the development, implementation, coordination, and maintenance of the County’s Emergency Management Program, encompassing all five phases of emergency management: prevention, protection, mitigation, response, and recovery. Provide highly responsible support to the Sheriff’s Office, County Administration, Public Health, Human Services, and elected officials.

Serve as the County’s primary coordinator and liaison for emergency preparedness, response, recovery, and resilience efforts, including regular communication and coordination with state, federal, regional, and local partners. Serve as a key advisor and information resource to elected officials and County leadership by providing timely, accurate, and actionable information before, during, and after emergencies. Oversee emergency training exercises, public education, and community preparedness initiatives.

Supervision Received: Receives general direction of the County Manager and exercises wide latitude in determining objectives and approaches to critical assignments. Receives functional and technical direction from federal, state, regional, and local agencies and county departments involved in emergency management activities.

Supervision Exercised: May exercise direct supervision over professional, technical and clerical staff.

Essential Functions: The Montrose County Sheriff and/or Undersheriff reserve the right to modify or change the duties or essential functions of this job at any time.

• Plan, direct, and administer the County's Emergency Management Program, including the Emergency Operations Plan, hazard mitigation plans, continuity of operations (COOP) plans, recovery frameworks, and related annexes and procedures.
• Coordinate and collaborate with the City of Montrose Emergency Manager to support integrated emergency management services serving both the City and the County.
• Ensure emergency management plans comply with applicable federal, state, and local requirements, including FEMA, Colorado Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management (DHSEM), and National Incident Management System (NIMS) standards.
• Review, revise, and develop emergency management plans to ensure operational readiness, interagency compatibility, and alignment with regional and state plans, including Hazard Mitigation, Watershed, and Community Wildfire Protection Plans, in accordance with applicable state requirements.
• Manage and coordinate operation of the Emergency Operations Center (EOC) before, during, and after emergencies, disasters, and planned events, in coordination with County departments, municipalities, special districts, and partner agencies.
• Facilitate timely information sharing and situational awareness among responding agencies, County leadership, and elected officials during emergency activations.
• Serve in a leadership or command staff role within the Incident Command System (ICS), as appropriate.
• Serve as the County's liaison on emergency management matters with FEMA, DHSEM, municipalities, special districts, neighboring counties, and other partner agencies.
• Coordinate and support consistent, accurate emergency-related communication across agencies and jurisdictions.
• Develop, implement, and update emergency management goals, policies, procedures, and standards in accordance with applicable laws and regulation.
• Monitor changes in emergency management laws, regulations, and best practices and ensure County compliance.
• Develop budget recommendations; administer approved budgets, and identify, apply for, manage, and report on federal and state emergency management and hazard mitigation grants.
• Prepare and present reports, situation updates, after-action reports, and other required documentation.
• Plan, conduct, and evaluate emergency management training and exercises for County staff, partner agencies, elected officials, and community stakeholders.
• Develop and deliver public education, preparedness messaging, and outreach programs to improve community readiness, resilience, and…