| Location | Austin, TX |
| Salary | $75,000–$85,000 Per Year |
Deputy Emergency Management Coordinator
Salary
$75,000.00 - $85,000.00 Annually
Location
700 Lavaca Street, Austin, TX
Job Type
Full Time
Job Number
27-10981
Department
Emergency Services
Opening Date
10/20/2026
Closing Date
10/30/2026 11:59 PM Central
Job Summary
The Travis County Executive of Emergency Services oversees the Offices of Emergency Management, Fire Marshal, Technology and Communications, STAR Flight, and serves as liaison for the Commissioners Court with the Medical Examiner's Office and the Emergency Services Districts (rural fire departments) throughout the County. The Office of Emergency Management (OEM) is a division of Travis County Emergency Services and serves as the coordinating point for community disaster preparedness, mitigation, response, and recovery for Travis County. Travis County OEM works with county departments and partner agencies to staff a joint City of Austin-Travis County Emergency Operations Center to enhance the collaboration and cooperation critical to successful community disaster response and recovery.
Under the general direction and guidance of the Chief Deputy Emergency Management Coordinator, the role of Deputy Emergency Management Coordinator serves as critical leader in the OEM's efforts to prepare for, respond to, recover from, and mitigate the impacts of natural and human-caused disasters. The role requires a highly adaptable, action-oriented professional who can seamlessly transition between strategic planning, stakeholder engagement, field operations, and Emergency Operations Center (EOC) activations.
Working closely with OEM leadership, municipal partners, first responders, community organizations, contractors, and state and federal agencies, the Deputy Coordinator position helps to ensure the OEM is prepared for any hazard, including flooding, hurricanes, severe weather, wildfires, winter storms, public health emergencies, and other large-scale incidents. We are seeking versatile "utility player" candidates who are willing to hustle, be boots on the ground in the field, think creatively, and tackle a complexity of potential community challenges. Successful candidates must be comfortable leading projects from concept to implementation, building partnerships, managing competing priorities, developing plans and procedures, and serving in emergency response roles when needed. This is primarily an in-person/in-office role at EOC or in the field, and the work hours will also include nights, weekends, and holidays.
We are recruiting for two (2) Deputy Emergency Management Coordinator positions:
Both positions play a vital role in strengthening the OEM's preparedness, resilience, operational readiness, and disaster response capabilities.
Distinguishing Characteristics
This is the first in a series of three emergency management coordinator-related job classifications within the Public Safety/Emergency Management job family. This classification supervises assigned emergency management programs rather than having responsibility for the entire work unit. Responsibilities include supporting all office activities, planning, operations, finance, and logistics in the mitigation, preparedness, response, and recovery phases of emergency management. This classification requires a flexible work schedule to meet the needs of the department and includes participation in an on-call rotation as the 24-hour duty officer. Work location is primarily on-site / in-office and various locations throughout the county.
Duties and Responsibilities
The Deputy Emergency Management Coordinator - Planning will serve as lead strategist for preparedness, response, recovery, and community resilience efforts.
Key responsibilities include:
The Deputy Emergency Management Coordinator - Logistics will serve as lead coordinator for operational readiness, resource tracking, and disaster logistics.
Key responsibilities include:
Deputy Emergency Management Coordinator Brochure
To be considered, submit a cover letter, list of six work-related references (who will not be contacted without prior notice), and a resume that reflects the size of staff and budgets you have managed. Your resume should indicate both months and years with beginning/ending dates of positions held. Candidates will be considered for both positions.
To apply visit: https://www.cpshr.us/recruitment/2668
Minimum Requirements
Education and Experience:
Bachelor's degree in Emergency Management, Public Administration, Environmental Sciences, Business Management, Planning or a directly related field,
AND,
Four (4) years of increasingly responsible experience in emergency management, strategic planning, research, project management, policy research or program development,
OR,
Any combination of education and experience that has been achieved and is equivalent to the stated education and experience and required knowledge, skills, and abilities sufficient to successfully perform the duties and responsibilities of this job.
Licenses, Registrations, Certifications, or Special Requirements:
Valid Class C Texas Driver's License.
Completion of NIMS IS-100, 200, 700, 800; (Within 6 months of start date: G-300, G-400).
Certified or Associate Emergency Manager Certification (AEM or CEM) by the International Association of Emergency Managers within three years of start date.
Preferred:
Experience developing and managing community mitigation and resiliency programs, policies, and plans.
Experience with grants for community organizations.
Experience with program and project management.
Bilingual English and Spanish.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Knowledge of:
Skill in:
Ability to:
Work Environment & Other Information
Physical requirements include the ability to lift/carry up to 20-50 pounds occasionally, visual acuity, speech and hearing, hand and eye coordination and manual dexterity necessary to operate a computer and office equipment. Subject to standing, walking, sitting, repetitive motion, reaching, climbing stairs, bending, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, pushing, pulling, balancing, client/customer contact, squatting to perform the essential functions. Subject to contact with communicable diseases, radiation, hazardous waste, human fecal matter and foul odors.
Travis County employees play an important role in business continuity. As such, employees can be assigned to business continuity efforts outside of normal job functions.
This job description is intended to be generic in nature. It is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. The essential duties, functions and responsibilities and overtime eligibility may vary based on the specific tasks assigned to the position.
Work Hours: Monday - Friday 8 am - 5 pm. Works some weekends, some nights, and some holidays dependent on business need.
Department: Emergency Services
Location: 700 Lavaca St, Austin, TX 78701
Criminal, Credit, Driving, Education, and Employment Background Checks Required.
Benefits
Employment at Travis County comes with a full array of benefits. We offer comprehensive health insurance, a no-cost, on-site Health and Wellness clinic, longevity pay, paid vacations, sick time and personal holidays, not to mention an industry competitive salary structure and a friendly, stable work environment.
FY2027 Travis County Benefit Guide
In this valuable Travis County Benefits Guide you will find benefit summaries, eligibility requirements, costs, contact numbers and addresses as well as other general information on the benefits available to Travis County Employees and Retirees.
Credit Union
Employees may join the Travis County Credit Union which offers low-interest loans, savings plans through payroll deduction, safe deposit boxes and other benefits.
Deferred Compensation
Employees may enroll in a tax- free sheltered investment plan through payroll deduction.
Direct Deposit
Employees may sign up for direct bank deposit.
Employee Assistance Program
Travis County provides a confidential counseling and referral service free of charge to county employees and their family.
Employee Organizations
Membership in the American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees Union is available through payroll deduction.
Employee Health & Wellness Clinic
Employees may access the clinic for a variety of wellness program and health care services with no co-pay, no deductible and no co-insurance costs.
Holidays
An average of eleven paid holidays are designated by the Travis County Commissioners Court at the beginning of each fiscal year.
Insurance
Employees may select from four plans: an Exclusive Physician Organization (EPO), Choice Plus Preferred Physician Organization (PPO), Consumer Choice or a High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP) with a Health Savings Account (HSA). All four options include a Pharmacy Plan. Travis County's current policy is to pay 100% of the employee's health insurance premium for the Consumer Choice and HDHP. Employees will pay a premium for both the EPO and PPO. Other insurance benefits include $50,000 Basic Life and AD&D paid by the County.
The following benefits are employee paid:
New employees are covered on the first day of the month following 28 calendar days of employment.
Longevity
Longevity pay is paid for each year completed after three years of continuous service. Peace Officers in a law enforcement activity, whose job requires state peace officer certification, receive pay after one year of certification.
On the regular payday on or after the employees fourth and subsequent adjusted service dates, he or she receives a single payment for the previous year.
Parking
A limited number of assigned parking spaces are available to employees in the Courthouse Complex.
Personal Holidays
Regular, full-time employees are eligible for up to three paid personal holidays each calendar year. Part-time employees shall be granted personal holidays on a prorated basis. New employees earn personal holidays for the calendar year in which he/she begins employment, based on the month in which employment begins:
January - March
3 personal holidays
April - June
2 personal holidays
July - September
1 personal holiday
October - December
None
New employees are eligible to take personal holidays after 90 days of employment.
Retirement
Travis County is a member of the Texas County & District Retirement System with mandatory participation by certain classes of employees. Seven percent (7%) of the gross salary is deducted each pay period. An employee is fully vested after eight years of service. Benefits are prorated for part-time employees.
Sick Leave
Regular employees earn sick leave at a rate of eight hours per month with unlimited accrual during employment. Part-time employees earn sick leave on a pro-rated basis.
Parental Leave
Each Full-time Paid Parental Leave Eligible (PPL) Employee is entitled to a total of 320 hours of Paid Parental Leave in a 12 month period. Paid Parental Leave for Part-time PPL Eligible Employees is prorated based on the number of hours that they are regularly scheduled to work.
Tuition Refund
Certain classes of full-time employees may receive reimbursement for fees associated with pre-approved, job related course work completed satisfactorily.
Vacation
Based on years of county service, regular, full-time employees earn vacation time at the following rates:
0 to 5 years
4.0 hours per pay period
6 to 10 years
4.5 hours per pay period
11 to 15 years
5.0 hours per pay period
16 to 20 years
5.5 hours per pay period
21 plus years
6.0 hours per pay period
Part-time employees earn vacation leave on a pro-rated basis.
Workers Compensation
The county provides all employees workers compensation coverage with benefits in accordance with state statute, if the employee sustains an injury out of, or in the course of work.
01
Do you possess a Bachelor's degree in Emergency Management, Public Administration, Environmental Sciences, Business Management, Planning, or a closely related field, OR an equivalent combination of education and experience?
02
Do you have at least four (4) years of progressively responsible experience in emergency management, strategic planning, research, project management, policy research, or program development?
03
Do you possess a valid Class C Texas Driver's License or the ability to obtain one within the required timeframe?
04
Have you completed ALL of the following FEMA courses: IS-100, IS-200, IS-700, and IS-800, or are you able to complete them within six (6) months of hire?
05
Are your salary requirements within the stated salary range for this position?
06
Indicate your experience with emergency or community plan writing.
07
Indicate your experience with emergency logistics planning and operations
08
Have you worked in an Emergency Operations Center (EOC) or Multi-Agency Coordination Center (MACC) to manage a Type III, II, or I incident within the past four (4) years?
09
Indicate your experience with EOC / MACC operations.
10
Have you completed All-Hazards Position Specific Section Chief training?
11
If you answered "Yes" to any certifications or training above, please upload supporting documentation with your application.
Required Question
Employer Travis County
Address 700 Lavaca Street
Austin, Texas, 78701