Emergency Management Coordinator

Job Description:

Emergency Management Coordinator

Description

Pay Range: $102,277 - $132,959 annual compensation

Job Posting Closing on: Monday, July 7, 2025

Workdays & Hours: Monday - Friday 8am - 5pm; Some evening/weekend work required. Must be able to activate for 24/7 disaster response as needed.

Benefits for this position include: 11 Paid Holidays, Medical, Dental, Vision, Paid Time Off, Pension Plan, Professional Development Opportunities. Find Out More!

The City of Fort Worth is one of the fastest growing large cities in the U.S. Our employees serve the needs of nearly 1,000,000 residents, promoting our values of exceptional customer experience, mutual respect, embracing our diversity, continuous improvement, ethical behavior, and accountability.

An Emergency Management Coordinator is available within Emergency Management & Communications.

As part of our continued evolution and dedication to public safety, the newly formed Emergency Management & Communications (EM&C) Department is seeking an experienced and visionary Emergency Management Coordinator to lead our Office of Emergency Management (OEM).

A Defining Opportunity in Public Safety Leadership

This is an opportunity to help reimagine what emergency management looks like in one of America's most dynamic urban centers. With the creation of this new department, Fort Worth is uniquely positioned to build a first-class, nationally recognized emergency management and communications program rooted in innovation, coordination, and resilience - with strong support from the department’s Director.

The EM&C Department plays a vital role in safeguarding the community by:

• Coordinating disaster and emergency response efforts, 911 access, and collaboration among first responders and public safety partners,
• Leading public preparedness initiatives and maintaining communication systems-such as emergency alerts and real-time information sharing-to keep the public informed and protected,
• Supporting recovery and mitigation efforts to minimize future risks, restore essential services, and strengthen community resilience.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in emergency planning, public administration, or a related field.
• Five (5) years of responsible emergency management or disaster response experience.
• Must pass Drug Screen, Physical.
• Valid Texas driver's license.
• Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate, valid technician level amateur radio license.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s in Emergency Management, Public Administration, or related field.
• Certified Emergency Manager (CEM) designation from the International Association of Emergency Managers (IAEM) and (or) Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) Certification
• FEMA Professional Development Series (PDS) including NIMS, ICS, Public Information Officer (PIO) Training, and (or) emergency planning course work.

The Emergency Management Coordinator job responsibilities include:

• Develop and oversee programs that strengthen the city's capabilities in preparedness, mitigation, response, and recovery,
• Ensure interdepartmental operational readiness,
• Coordinate emergency planning, training, and exercise initiatives,
• Serve as the City’s subject matter expert on emergency management, and
• Align strategies with department and city-wide goals
• Oversees daily operations of the Office of Emergency Management. Develops division goals, supervises staff, manages work plans and deliverables, and ensures the division’s activities align with the department’s strategic objectives and emergency management best practices.
• Serves as the City’s subject matter expert on emergency management and, at the direction of the department Director, represents emergency management functions to elected officials, executive leadership, and external stakeholders. May be called upon to prepare and deliver formal briefings, reports, and recommendations to city leadership and regional partners.
• Coordinate and Oversee Emergency Operations Center (EOC) Readiness, Activation, and Staffing. Ensures the Emergency Operations Center (EOC) remains in a constant state of readiness. Oversees training, logistics, staffing, and procedures. Leads or supports EOC activation during emergencies and citywide incidents.
• Develop and Maintain Citywide Emergency Operations Plans, Continuity of Operations Plans, and Hazard Mitigation Programs. Ensures all plans are compliant with federal and state guidance and reflect local risks and vulnerabilities.
• Lead Community Engagement, Public Education, and Volunteer Preparedness Programs. Designs and delivers public preparedness campaigns, educational presentations, and volunteer engagement programs. Builds relationships with community groups to improve citywide resilience.
• Plan and Lead Emergency Exercises and After-Action Reviews. Plans and executes citywide emergency exercises involving multiple agencies and departments. Leads after-action debriefs and improvement planning to enhance readiness.

Working Conditions and Physical Demand as stated on official City job description

• Depending on assignment, positions in this class typically require touching, talking, hearing, seeing, grasping, standing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, walking, repetitive motions, climbing, balancing, pushing, pulling and lifting.
• Medium work - Depending on assignment, positions in this class typically exert up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly having to move objects.
• Applicants for this position must pass a Criminal Justice Information Systems (CJIS) fingerprint-based background check and maintain CJIS eligibility. Due to CJIS requirements related to system access, the following will result in being disqualified for this position: Felony Convictions, Felony Deferred Adjudication, Class A Misdemeanor Conviction, Class B Misdemeanor Convictions in the last 10 years, Class A Misdemeanor Deferred Adjudication, Class B Misdemeanor Deferred Adjudication in the last 10 years, an Open Arrest for Any Criminal Offense (Felony or Misdemeanor), and ALL Family Violence Convictions regardless of class.

Apply Now! Come be part of something special in Fort Worth.

Applicants for this position must pass a Criminal Justice Information Systems (CJIS) fingerprint-based background check and maintain CJIS eligibility. Due to CJIS requirements related to system access, the following will result in being disqualified for this position: Felony Convictions, Felony Deferred Adjudication, Class A Misdemeanor Conviction, Class B Misdemeanor Convictions in the last 10 years, Class A Misdemeanor Deferred Adjudication, Class B Misdemeanor Deferred Adjudication in the last 10 years, an Open Arrest for Any Criminal Offense (Felony or Misdemeanor), and ALL Family Violence Convictions regardless of class.

Conditions of Employment

The City of Fort Worth is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. It is the policy and practice of the City to recruit, hire, train and promote a diverse workforce without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, parental status, military service, or another non-merit factor.

The City of Fort Worth is committed to full compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to participate in the job application or interview process and to perform essential job functions.

Candidates who do not meet the Education requirement, may be considered if they have more relevant work experience than the position requires. Those selected for employment will be required to pass Pre-Employment checks depending on the position requirements. Those could include, but are not limited to: criminal background check, drug screen, education verification, etc. criminal convictions will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Employees are paid by direct deposit only.