What are the responsibilities and job description for the Emergency Management Specialist - Sheriff's Office position at Adams County?
Position Summary:
- Support emergency management operations to reduce the risk of injury, loss of life, property damage, and environmental impacts resulting from natural or human-caused incidents.
- Assist with emergency preparedness, response, recovery, mitigation, and coordination efforts, including emergency operations support, severe weather coordination, and disaster recovery activities.
- Help maintain emergency management programs through planning, damage assessment, shelter and donations management, and interagency coordination.
Essential Duties and Responsibilites:
Minimum Qualifications:- Assist Emergency Management Coordinators with planning, organizing, training, equipping, and exercising emergency management programs and projects.
- Participate in emergency management trainings, workshops, conferences, and regional committee meetings to maintain operational readiness and professional development.
- Review, revise, and maintain emergency management plans, procedures, and related documentation.
- Support community preparedness initiatives and public outreach events to promote emergency awareness and resilience.
- Serve in the Emergency Operations Center (EOC) during disaster incidents and provide operational support during emergency response activities.
- Provide coverage and assistance to Emergency Management Coordinators as needed and perform additional assigned duties related to emergency management operations.
- Performs other duties as required.
- High school diploma or GED required.
- Associate’s degree or a minimum of sixty (60) semester hours in emergency management, public administration, or a related field.
- Coursework or training related to emergency preparedness, disaster response, or public safety principles preferred.
- Experience supporting emergency management, public safety, or incident response operations preferred.
- Experience coordinating projects, training activities, or community outreach initiatives preferred.
- Experience working within an Incident Command System (ICS) or Emergency Operations Center (EOC) environment preferred.
- Valid Colorado Driver’s License.
- Completion of EMPG training requirements within one (1) year of hire.
Background:
- Will include a comprehensive background investigation by specialized detectives within the Adams County Sheriff’s Office.
Salary : $69,445 - $100,695