Emergency Management Coordinator

Orting City Hall

104 Bridge St S.
Orting, WA 98360

Orting City Hall
Attn:
Shawna Punzalan
PO Box 489
Orting, WA 98360

• Type:
  Part Time
• Salary/Pay Rate: $36.68 - $41.28 per hour (DOE)
• Posted Date: 01/09/2026 1:00 PM

The Emergency Management Coordinator is a part-time (.5 FTE), Fair Labor Standards Act non-exempt, non-Civil Service position. A typical work week is 20 hours with a flexible schedule to accommodate evening and weekend meetings, and events as required. The incumbent in this position is subject to a six (6) month probationary period. The Emergency Management Coordinator performs program support for the City of Orting and East Pierce Interlocal Coalition for Emergency Management (EPIC).

This position performs work under the direct supervision of the Chief of Police.

The following generally describes the knowledge and ability required to enter the job and/or be learned within a short period of time in order to successfully perform the assigned duties:

• Principles and practices of emergency management and emergency preparedness.
• Understanding of the National Incident Management System (NIMS).
• Applicable local, Federal and State codes, laws and regulations governing emergency management.
• Principles of project management, data analysis and evaluation. Principles of local governmental administration procedures.
• Effective business letter writing, report and presentation preparation. Modern office practices, procedures and equipment.
• Basic knowledge of the various emergency response agencies located throughout Pierce County and how they interact during a large‑scale emergency event.
• Local hazards that may be unique to the City of Orting or its residents.

Ability to:

• Work on multiple projects simultaneously in a fast‑paced and challenging Environment
• Keep emergency communications equipment updated and meeting state and federal requirements
• Build and maintain City, County and region wide partnerships.
• Implement the City’s all hazard exercise program to include regular drills, tabletops, function and full‑scale exercise.
• Provide leadership, guidance and training in a team‑oriented emergency management environment.
• Maintain confidentiality of sensitive materials and information.
• Communicate in person, in writing or over the phone with the public and other staff courteously and professionally.
• Coordinate people and resources necessary for effective emergency response and recovery.
• Coordinate and facilitate meetings and activities with stakeholders.
• Ability to pass a criminal background check as required to access secure law enforcement facilities that contain confidential CJIS documents or information. Education and Experience Guidelines
• Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying.

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Two years of work experience related to emergency management program planning or related technical work.

• Valid Washington State driver’s license
• Current FEMA Emergency Management courses that are required as part of the ICs program to successfully perform the essential functions of the position (preferred) or obtain certifications within six (6) months.

Duties may include, but are not limited to the following:

• Research and collect data and information in support of developing the emergency plans.
• Assist management with the planning phase of projects and assignments
• Perform technical writing in the drafting, editing and finalizing of a variety of emergency plans, including Crisis Management Plan, Continuity of Operations Plan, and other disaster related response, mitigation and recovery plans in support of the City of Orting and neighboring jurisdictions.
• Set up meetings, trainings, and presentations, and coordinate public education materials, related to the Emergency Management Plan and other disaster related response, mitigation and recovery plans in support of the City of Orting and neighboring jurisdictions.
• Collaborate effectively with all city departments and representatives of neighboring jurisdictions in the development and…