What are the responsibilities and job description for the Supervising Emergency Management Coordinator, CEO- Fire Emergency position at County of Los Angeles?
Position/Program Information
TYPE OF RECRUITMENT: OPEN COMPETITIVE - EMERGENCY
The application filing period will begin on Monday, August 3, 2026 at 8:00 a.m. (Pacific Time) with a deadline of Friday, August 21, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. (Pacific Time).
The exam will reopen as the needs of the service require.
EXAM NUMBER: M0836A-R-FR
The LA County Board of Supervisors has unanimously ratified a Proclamation of Local Emergency in response to the windstorms and wildfires, including the Palisades and Eaton Fires, that have devastated communities across the County. We are looking for qualified and passionate individuals to assist the County in mobilizing resources and support needed to help our residents recover and rebuild. If you are looking for a new career that will directly benefit the population of LA County, this may be the opportunity for you.
The Chief Executive Office is seeking qualified candidates to fill emergency Supervising Emergency Management Coordinator, CEO vacancies related to this unprecedented natural disaster.
Applicants will be processed on an as-received basis and those who meet the requirements may be hired on a temporary basis for up to 90 days.
Before the end of your temporary work period, you will undergo an assessment which consists of an evaluation of experience based upon your performance. This assessment will be weighted 100% and will evaluate your general ability to perform the job duties.
Those who successfully pass the assessment will be placed on a list for and considered for permanent appointment to Supervising Emergency Management Coordinator, CEO.
Essential Job Functions
OPTION I: Graduation from an accredited college with a Master's degree* in Homeland Security or Emergency Management -AND- Three (3) years of progressively responsible professional** experience analyzing and developing plans, procedures and training programs in an emergency management, emergency response, disaster recovery or disaster preparedness program, two years of which must have been in a lead or supervisory capacity.
OPTION II: Graduation from an accredited college with a Bachelor's degree* -AND- Five (5) years of progressively responsible professional** experience analyzing and developing plans, procedures and training programs in an emergency management, emergency response, disaster recovery or disaster preparedness program, two years of which must have been in a lead or supervisory capacity.
OPTION III: Seven (7) years of progressively-responsible professional** experience analyzing and developing comprehensive and complex plans, procedures and training programs in the field of emergency management, emergency response, disaster recovery or disaster preparedness, two (2) years of which must have been in a lead or supervisory capacity.
OPTION IV: One (1) year of experience at the level of Emergency Management Coordinator III, CEO*** or higher.
Other Requirements
Certificates of successful completion of the following Federal Emergency Management (FEMA) Independent Study Program courses****:
A valid California Class C Driver License or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out job-related essential functions.
Physical Class
Physical Class II – Light: This class includes positions requiring light physical effort that may include occasional light lifting to a 10 pound limit and some bending, stooping, or squatting. Considerable ambulation may be involved.
Special Requirement Information
Out-of-Class Experience will not be accepted for this examination.
EXAMINATION CONTENT Near the end of your temporary assignment, the appointing department will evaluate your performance. Those who achieve a passing score on this evaluation will be placed on a list and considered for permanent appointment.
Application & Filing Information: Applications must be filed online only. Many important notifications including invitation letters will be sent electronically to the email address provided on the application. It is important that you provide a valid email address. Please add estranger@hr.lacounty.gov as well as noreply@governmentjobs.com, andinfo@governmentjobs.com to your email address and list of approved senders to prevent email notifications from being filtered as spam/junk/clutter mail. Applicants have the ability to opt out of emails from LA County. If you unsubscribe, you will not receive any email notification for any examination for which you apply with Los Angeles County. Regardless of whether you choose to unsubscribe, you can always check for notifications by logging into governmentjobs.com and viewing your profile inbox, which saves a copy of all emailed notices.
Plan to submit your online application well in advance of the deadline as you may be required to verify your email address. This only needs to be done once per email address, and if you already have a job seeker account on www.governmentjobs.com/careers/lacounty, you can verify at anytime by logging in and following the prompts. This is to enhance the security of your online application and to ensure you do not enter an incorrect email address.
The application for this temporary assignment will not ask you to provide experience or education. Applicants are encouraged to submit a resume and respond to the supplemental questionnaire to demonstrate their qualifications.
SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER: Please include your Social Security Number for record control purposes. Federal law requires that all employed persons have a Social Security Number.
NO SHARING OF USER ID AND PASSWORD: All applicants must file their application online using their own user ID and password. Using a family member's or friend's user ID and password may erase a candidate's original application record.
COMPUTER AND INTERNET ACCESS AT PUBLIC LIBRARIES: For applicants who may not have regular access to a computer or the internet, you may borrow laptops and Wi-Fi hotspots from some public libraries throughout Los Angeles County to complete job applications.
The County of Los Angeles is a Fair Chance employer. Except for a very limited number of positions, you will not be asked to provide information about a conviction history unless you receive a contingent offer of employment. The County will make an individualized assessment of whether your conviction history has a direct or adverse relationship with the specific duties of the job, and consider potential mitigating factors, including, but not limited to, evidence and extent of rehabilitation, recency of the offense(s), and age at the time of the offense(s). If asked to provide information about a conviction history, any convictions or court records which are exempted by a valid court order do not have to be disclosed.
Anti-Racism, Diversity, and Inclusion (ARDI) The County of Los Angeles recognizes and affirms that all people are created equal and are entitled to all rights afforded by the Constitution of the United States. The Department of Human Resources is committed to promoting Anti-racism, Diversity, and Inclusion efforts to address the inequalities and disparities amongst race. We support the ARDI Strategic Plan and its goals by improving equality, diversity, and inclusion in recruitment, selection, and employment practices.
Department Contact: Emily Stranger
Email: estranger@hr.lacounty.gov
Teletype Phone:(800) 899-4099
California Relay Services Phone: (800) 735-2922
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES
Employment Information
Any language contained in the job posting supersedes any language contained below.
This document is intended to provide general information about the recruitment process of the County of Los Angeles. Applicants with questions about a specific job posting should contact the exam analyst listed on the posting.
Equal Employment Opportunity/Non-Discrimination Statement
The County of Los Angeles is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and is committed to non-discrimination in the County workforce, regardless of age (40 and over); ancestry; color; ethnicity; religious creed; protected family or medical leave status; disability; marital status; medical condition; genetic information; military and veteran status; national origin; race ; sex; gender; sexual orientation; or any other characteristic protected by State or federal law. For more information, please visit: https://employee.hr.lacounty.gov/eeo-programs/.
Testing Accommodations For Applicants
The County of Los Angeles complies with all federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for qualified applicants and employees with disabilities. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application process, please contact the testing accommodation coordinator listed on the job posting. Hearing impaired applicants with telephone teletype equipment may leave messages by calling the teletype phone number on the job posting. For more information on accommodations, please visit: https://hr.lacounty.gov/accessibility/.
Fair Chance
The County of Los Angeles is a Fair Chance employer. Except as otherwise permissible under applicable laws, you will not be asked to provide information about conviction history unless you receive a conditional offer of employment. The County will make an individualized assessment of whether your conviction history has a direct and adverse relationship with the specific duties of the job, and will also consider potential mitigating factors, which may include, but is not limited to, evidence and extent of rehabilitation, recency of the offense(s), and age at the time of the offense(s). If asked to provide information about conviction history, any convictions or court records which are exempted by a valid court order do not have to be disclosed. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with County Fair Chance Policies and the Fair Chance Act (Gov. Code Section 12952).
Employment Eligibility
Final appointment is contingent upon verification of U.S. citizenship or the right to work in the United States.
Career PathFinder
Resources to help current and prospective employees plan a career with Los Angeles County are available. To explore career paths to and from nearly all job titles, please visit our interactive Career PathFinder application at http://career-pathfinder.hr.lacounty.gov.
Veteran’s Credit
Pursuant to the County Charter and County policy, in all open competitive examinations (i.e., examinations open to everyone), the County of Los Angeles will add a credit of 10 percent of the total credits specified for such examination to the final passing score of an honorably discharged veteran, as well as the spouse of a deceased or disabled veteran, who served in the Armed Forces of the United States under specific conditions.
For more information on veteran’s credit, please visit: https://file.lacounty.gov/SDSInter/dhr/205102_PPG_115.pdf
Revised September 2025
For detailed information, please click here
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The information you provide on this supplemental questionnaire will be evaluated and used to determine your eligibility to participate in the next phase of the examination process. CHECK YOUR ANSWER CAREFULLY. Any mistakes you make and/or any incomplete responses you provide in completing these questions will be used to disqualify your application even if you possess the qualifying experience or education. Be specific as possible and include all information requested. Comments such as "see resume or application" will not be considered as a response. All information is subject to verification at any time in the examination and hiring process. Falsification of any information may result in disqualification or dismissal.
Do you have a Master's degree in Homeland Security or Emergency Management?
Do you have a Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution?
How many years of progressively responsible professional* experience do you have analyzing and developing plans, procedures and training programs in an emergency management, emergency response, disaster recovery or disaster preparedness program?
Do you have two (2) years of experience or more functioning in a lead or supervisory capacity analyzing and developing plans, procedures and training programs in an emergency management, emergency response, disaster recovery or disaster preparedness program?
Do you have one (1) year of experience at the level of Emergency Management Coordinator III, CEO*, or higher?
Please describe your experience analyzing and developing plans, procedures and training programs in an emergency management, emergency response, disaster recovery or disaster preparedness program. If you do not have this experience, type "N/A" in the box below.
TYPE OF RECRUITMENT: OPEN COMPETITIVE - EMERGENCY
The application filing period will begin on Monday, August 3, 2026 at 8:00 a.m. (Pacific Time) with a deadline of Friday, August 21, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. (Pacific Time).
The exam will reopen as the needs of the service require.
EXAM NUMBER: M0836A-R-FR
The LA County Board of Supervisors has unanimously ratified a Proclamation of Local Emergency in response to the windstorms and wildfires, including the Palisades and Eaton Fires, that have devastated communities across the County. We are looking for qualified and passionate individuals to assist the County in mobilizing resources and support needed to help our residents recover and rebuild. If you are looking for a new career that will directly benefit the population of LA County, this may be the opportunity for you.
The Chief Executive Office is seeking qualified candidates to fill emergency Supervising Emergency Management Coordinator, CEO vacancies related to this unprecedented natural disaster.
Applicants will be processed on an as-received basis and those who meet the requirements may be hired on a temporary basis for up to 90 days.
Before the end of your temporary work period, you will undergo an assessment which consists of an evaluation of experience based upon your performance. This assessment will be weighted 100% and will evaluate your general ability to perform the job duties.
Those who successfully pass the assessment will be placed on a list for and considered for permanent appointment to Supervising Emergency Management Coordinator, CEO.
Essential Job Functions
- Supervises a team of emergency management coordinators responsible for researching, developing, analyzing, and maintaining comprehensive emergency and disaster plans, policies, and procedures.
- Directs the response to active emergencies and disasters from the County Emergency Operations Center or a Field Incident Command Post.
- Develops, recommends, and implements complex Countywide emergency and disaster planning procedures and policies.
- Provides analysis and interpretation of emergency management policies and procedures to executive management and acts as a technical advisor to management on studies and problems related to emergency and disaster planning.
- Directs and coordinates emergency response exercises and leads the training of emergency services workers.
- Communicates verbally, in writing, or through graphic representations with County management, staff, the public, organized groups, and representatives of various agencies.
- Gathers, analyzes, and interprets emergency planning data and prepares recommendations to executive management.
- Analyzes and resolves difficult and complex emergency management issues and problems and provides comprehensive recommendations and decisions.
- Prepares difficult and complex technical records, plans, and planning reports.
- Organizes and leads disaster recovery operations and leads Recovery Operational Area Coordination Meetings.
- Represents the Chief Executive Office, Office of Emergency Management, or Operational Area in public meetings with department heads, community partners, agency representatives, and elected officials to provide information on planning policies and procedures and explain departmental decisions.
- Provides oversight and direction to the Duty Officer responsible for coordinating and monitoring the County's response to any large-scale emergency or disaster that impacts the Los Angeles County Operational Area.
- Moves supplies and equipment to facilitate information, disaster preparedness, and disaster recovery efforts. Walks or climbs over uneven surfaces to assess damage after a disaster as needed.
OPTION I: Graduation from an accredited college with a Master's degree* in Homeland Security or Emergency Management -AND- Three (3) years of progressively responsible professional** experience analyzing and developing plans, procedures and training programs in an emergency management, emergency response, disaster recovery or disaster preparedness program, two years of which must have been in a lead or supervisory capacity.
OPTION II: Graduation from an accredited college with a Bachelor's degree* -AND- Five (5) years of progressively responsible professional** experience analyzing and developing plans, procedures and training programs in an emergency management, emergency response, disaster recovery or disaster preparedness program, two years of which must have been in a lead or supervisory capacity.
OPTION III: Seven (7) years of progressively-responsible professional** experience analyzing and developing comprehensive and complex plans, procedures and training programs in the field of emergency management, emergency response, disaster recovery or disaster preparedness, two (2) years of which must have been in a lead or supervisory capacity.
OPTION IV: One (1) year of experience at the level of Emergency Management Coordinator III, CEO*** or higher.
Other Requirements
Certificates of successful completion of the following Federal Emergency Management (FEMA) Independent Study Program courses****:
- IS-100.C: Introduction to the Incident Command System, ICS-100
- IS-120.C: An Introduction to Exercises
- IS-200.C: Basic Incident Command System for Initial Response, ICS-200
- IS-230.E: Fundamentals of Emergency Management
- IS-235.C: Emergency Planning
- IS-240.C: Leadership and Influence
- IS-241.C: Decision Making and Problem Solving
- IS-242.C: Effective Communication
- IS-244.B: Developing and Managing Volunteers
- IS-700.B: An Introduction to the National Incident Management System
- IS-800.D: National Response Framework, An Introduction
- Please note: FEMA courses are subject to periodic updates. Applicants must show they have completed the most current FEMA course. In order to receive credit for any certifications, you MUST attach a legible copy your certificate, at the time of filing (preferred), or within seven (7) calendar days from application submission. If you are unable to attach the required documents at the time of filing, you must email to estranger@hr.lacounty.gov within seven (7) calendar days from the application submission. Please ensure to indicate the examination title and number on the subject of your email.
A valid California Class C Driver License or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out job-related essential functions.
Physical Class
Physical Class II – Light: This class includes positions requiring light physical effort that may include occasional light lifting to a 10 pound limit and some bending, stooping, or squatting. Considerable ambulation may be involved.
Special Requirement Information
Out-of-Class Experience will not be accepted for this examination.
- In order to receive credit for a Bachelor's Degree or higher degree, you MUST attach a legible copy of your "official" diploma, "official" transcripts, or "official" letter from an accredited institution which shows the area of specialization at the time of filing (preferred), or within seven (7) calendar days from application submission. If you are unable to attach the required documents at the time of filing, you must email to estranger@hr.lacounty.gov within seven (7) calendar days from the application submission. Please ensure to indicate the examination title and number on the subject of your email.
- Progressively Responsible Professional is defined as demonstrating growth and/or advancement in complexity, difficulty, or level of responsibility (e.g., Ability to lead and guide group efforts), and working independently in emergency management (i.e., disaster preparedness, emergency response, mitigation, recovery, disaster cost) including extensive knowledge of and experience with program-related areas, processes, and procedures.
- In the County of Los Angeles, experience at the level of Emergency Management Coordinator III, CEO is defined as supervising or leading and performing highly-complex organization-wide disaster and emergency management planning, response and recovery work, under direction of a higher-level supervisor or CEO Manager.
EXAMINATION CONTENT Near the end of your temporary assignment, the appointing department will evaluate your performance. Those who achieve a passing score on this evaluation will be placed on a list and considered for permanent appointment.
Application & Filing Information: Applications must be filed online only. Many important notifications including invitation letters will be sent electronically to the email address provided on the application. It is important that you provide a valid email address. Please add estranger@hr.lacounty.gov as well as noreply@governmentjobs.com, andinfo@governmentjobs.com to your email address and list of approved senders to prevent email notifications from being filtered as spam/junk/clutter mail. Applicants have the ability to opt out of emails from LA County. If you unsubscribe, you will not receive any email notification for any examination for which you apply with Los Angeles County. Regardless of whether you choose to unsubscribe, you can always check for notifications by logging into governmentjobs.com and viewing your profile inbox, which saves a copy of all emailed notices.
Plan to submit your online application well in advance of the deadline as you may be required to verify your email address. This only needs to be done once per email address, and if you already have a job seeker account on www.governmentjobs.com/careers/lacounty, you can verify at anytime by logging in and following the prompts. This is to enhance the security of your online application and to ensure you do not enter an incorrect email address.
The application for this temporary assignment will not ask you to provide experience or education. Applicants are encouraged to submit a resume and respond to the supplemental questionnaire to demonstrate their qualifications.
SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER: Please include your Social Security Number for record control purposes. Federal law requires that all employed persons have a Social Security Number.
NO SHARING OF USER ID AND PASSWORD: All applicants must file their application online using their own user ID and password. Using a family member's or friend's user ID and password may erase a candidate's original application record.
COMPUTER AND INTERNET ACCESS AT PUBLIC LIBRARIES: For applicants who may not have regular access to a computer or the internet, you may borrow laptops and Wi-Fi hotspots from some public libraries throughout Los Angeles County to complete job applications.
The County of Los Angeles is a Fair Chance employer. Except for a very limited number of positions, you will not be asked to provide information about a conviction history unless you receive a contingent offer of employment. The County will make an individualized assessment of whether your conviction history has a direct or adverse relationship with the specific duties of the job, and consider potential mitigating factors, including, but not limited to, evidence and extent of rehabilitation, recency of the offense(s), and age at the time of the offense(s). If asked to provide information about a conviction history, any convictions or court records which are exempted by a valid court order do not have to be disclosed.
Anti-Racism, Diversity, and Inclusion (ARDI) The County of Los Angeles recognizes and affirms that all people are created equal and are entitled to all rights afforded by the Constitution of the United States. The Department of Human Resources is committed to promoting Anti-racism, Diversity, and Inclusion efforts to address the inequalities and disparities amongst race. We support the ARDI Strategic Plan and its goals by improving equality, diversity, and inclusion in recruitment, selection, and employment practices.
Department Contact: Emily Stranger
Email: estranger@hr.lacounty.gov
Teletype Phone:(800) 899-4099
California Relay Services Phone: (800) 735-2922
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES
Employment Information
Any language contained in the job posting supersedes any language contained below.
This document is intended to provide general information about the recruitment process of the County of Los Angeles. Applicants with questions about a specific job posting should contact the exam analyst listed on the posting.
Equal Employment Opportunity/Non-Discrimination Statement
The County of Los Angeles is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and is committed to non-discrimination in the County workforce, regardless of age (40 and over); ancestry; color; ethnicity; religious creed; protected family or medical leave status; disability; marital status; medical condition; genetic information; military and veteran status; national origin; race ; sex; gender; sexual orientation; or any other characteristic protected by State or federal law. For more information, please visit: https://employee.hr.lacounty.gov/eeo-programs/.
Testing Accommodations For Applicants
The County of Los Angeles complies with all federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for qualified applicants and employees with disabilities. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application process, please contact the testing accommodation coordinator listed on the job posting. Hearing impaired applicants with telephone teletype equipment may leave messages by calling the teletype phone number on the job posting. For more information on accommodations, please visit: https://hr.lacounty.gov/accessibility/.
Fair Chance
The County of Los Angeles is a Fair Chance employer. Except as otherwise permissible under applicable laws, you will not be asked to provide information about conviction history unless you receive a conditional offer of employment. The County will make an individualized assessment of whether your conviction history has a direct and adverse relationship with the specific duties of the job, and will also consider potential mitigating factors, which may include, but is not limited to, evidence and extent of rehabilitation, recency of the offense(s), and age at the time of the offense(s). If asked to provide information about conviction history, any convictions or court records which are exempted by a valid court order do not have to be disclosed. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with County Fair Chance Policies and the Fair Chance Act (Gov. Code Section 12952).
Employment Eligibility
Final appointment is contingent upon verification of U.S. citizenship or the right to work in the United States.
Career PathFinder
Resources to help current and prospective employees plan a career with Los Angeles County are available. To explore career paths to and from nearly all job titles, please visit our interactive Career PathFinder application at http://career-pathfinder.hr.lacounty.gov.
Veteran’s Credit
Pursuant to the County Charter and County policy, in all open competitive examinations (i.e., examinations open to everyone), the County of Los Angeles will add a credit of 10 percent of the total credits specified for such examination to the final passing score of an honorably discharged veteran, as well as the spouse of a deceased or disabled veteran, who served in the Armed Forces of the United States under specific conditions.
For more information on veteran’s credit, please visit: https://file.lacounty.gov/SDSInter/dhr/205102_PPG_115.pdf
Revised September 2025
For detailed information, please click here
01
The information you provide on this supplemental questionnaire will be evaluated and used to determine your eligibility to participate in the next phase of the examination process. CHECK YOUR ANSWER CAREFULLY. Any mistakes you make and/or any incomplete responses you provide in completing these questions will be used to disqualify your application even if you possess the qualifying experience or education. Be specific as possible and include all information requested. Comments such as "see resume or application" will not be considered as a response. All information is subject to verification at any time in the examination and hiring process. Falsification of any information may result in disqualification or dismissal.
- I understand the above information and instructions.
Do you have a Master's degree in Homeland Security or Emergency Management?
- Yes.
- No.
Do you have a Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution?
- Yes.
- No.
How many years of progressively responsible professional* experience do you have analyzing and developing plans, procedures and training programs in an emergency management, emergency response, disaster recovery or disaster preparedness program?
- Progressively Responsible Professional is defined as demonstrating growth and/or advancement in complexity, difficulty, or level of responsibility (e.g., Ability to lead and guide group efforts), and working independently in emergency management (i.e., disaster preparedness, emergency response, mitigation, recovery, disaster cost) including extensive knowledge of and experience with program-related areas, processes, and procedures.
- Less than 3 years of experience.
- At least 3 years of experience, but less than 4 years.
- At least 4 years of experience, but less than 5 years.
- At least 5 years of experience, but less than 6 years.
- At least 6 years of experience, but less than 7 years.
- 7 years of experience or more.
- I do not have this experience.
Do you have two (2) years of experience or more functioning in a lead or supervisory capacity analyzing and developing plans, procedures and training programs in an emergency management, emergency response, disaster recovery or disaster preparedness program?
- Yes.
- No.
Do you have one (1) year of experience at the level of Emergency Management Coordinator III, CEO*, or higher?
- In the County of Los Angeles, experience at the level of Emergency Management Coordinator III, CEO is defined as supervising or leading and performing highly-complex organization-wide disaster and emergency management planning, response and recovery work, under direction of a higher-level supervisor or CEO Manager.
- Yes.
- No.
Please describe your experience analyzing and developing plans, procedures and training programs in an emergency management, emergency response, disaster recovery or disaster preparedness program. If you do not have this experience, type "N/A" in the box below.
- Required Question