Emergency Management Coordinator II, CEO - Fire Emergency

Emergency Management Coordinator II, CEO

Job Title: Emergency Management Coordinator II, CEO Salary: $97,552.32 - $131,464.32 Annually Location: Los Angeles County, CA Job Type: Full-time Job Number: M0834A-R-FR Department: CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICE Opening Date: December 15, 2025 Closing Date: December 16, 2025 5:00 PM Pacific

Job Description:

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.

Essential Job Functions:

• Researches, develops, analyzes, and maintains emergency and disaster plans, policies, and procedures.
• Plans, designs, and executes disaster and emergency response and recovery exercises and training.
• Recommends utilization of emergency response personnel, equipment, and supplies during emergencies.
• Coordinates the response to active emergencies and disasters from the County Emergency Operations Center or a Field Incident Command Post.
• Develops and writes reports and correspondence; and maintains and provides disaster and emergency information to representatives of government agencies, community groups, business organizations, and the public.
• Develops and prepares emergency information sheets, brochures, procedures manuals, and checklists.
• Assists and advises schools, industry groups, the public, and various groups in disaster preparedness efforts and ensures readiness of emergency operations personnel, facilities, and equipment.
• Communicates verbally, in writing, or through graphic representations with County management, staff, the public, organized groups, and representatives of various agencies.
• Participates in emergency exercises and assists in training emergency services workers.
• Operates emergency equipment communications systems and coordinates emergency response materials and personnel.
• Serves on a rotational basis as a Duty Officer responsible for coordinating and monitoring the Countys response to any emergency or disaster that impacts the Los Angeles County Operational Area.
• Moves supplies and equipment to facilitate information, disaster preparedness, and disaster recovery efforts. May also walk or climb over uneven surfaces to assess damage after a disaster.

Requirements:

• Option I: Graduation from an accredited college with a Masters degree in Homeland Security or Emergency Management - AND - one (1) year of responsible professional experience analyzing and developing plans, procedures, and training programs in an emergency management, emergency response, disaster recovery, or disaster preparedness program.
• Option II: Graduation from an accredited college with a Bachelors degree - AND - two (2) years of responsible professional experience analyzing and developing plans, procedures, and training programs in an emergency management, emergency response, disaster recovery, or disaster preparedness program.
• Option III: Three (3) years of responsible professional experience analyzing and developing plans, procedures, and training programs in an emergency management, emergency response, disaster recovery, or disaster preparedness program.
• Option IV: One year of experience at the level of Emergency Management Coordinator I, CEO**, or higher.

Other Requirements:

• Certificates of successful completion of the following Federal Emergency Management (FEMA) Independent Study Program courses:
• IS-100.B: Introduction to Incident Command System, ICS-100
• IS-120.C: Introduction to Exercises
• IS-200.B: ICS for Single Resources and Initial Action Incidents
• IS-230.D: Fundamentals of Emergency Management
• IS-235.C: Emergency Planning
• IS-240.B: Leadership and Influence
• IS-241.B: Decision Making and Problem Solving
• IS-242.B: Effective Communication
• IS-244.B: Developing and Managing Volunteers
• IS-700.A: National Incident Management System (NIMS) An Introduction
• IS-800.B: National Response Framework, An Introduction
• 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 II - Light: This class includes administrative and clerical 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 Requirements:

• Accredited institutions are those listed in the publications of regional, national, or international accrediting agencies, which are accepted by the Department of Human Resources (DHR).
• Publications such as American Universities and Colleges and International Handbook of Universities are acceptable references. Also acceptable, if appropriate, are degrees that have been evaluated and deemed to be equivalent to degrees from United States accredited institutions by an academic credential evaluation agency recognized by The National Association of Credential Evaluation Services or the Association of International Credential Evaluators.
• In order to receive credit for a Bachelors 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.

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 essential 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 any time by logging in and following the prompts.

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 members or friends user ID and password may erase a candidates 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.

Fair Chance:

• 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 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).

Employment Eligibility:

• Final appointment is contingent upon verification of U.S. citizenship or the right to work in the United States.

Veteran's Credit:

• Pursuant to the County Charter and County policy, in all open competitive examinations, 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.

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.

Revised September 2025

Supplemental Questionnaire:

1. Do you have a Masters degree in Homeland Security or Emergency Management? Yes No

2. Do you have a Bachelors degree from an accredited institution? Yes No

3. How many years of responsible professional experience analyzing and developing plans, procedures, and training programs in an emergency management, emergency response, disaster recovery, or disaster preparedness program do you have? Less than 1 year of experience 1 year of experience, but less than 2 years 2 years of experience, but less than 3 years 3 years of experience or more I do not have this experience

4. 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.

5. Do you have one (1) year of experience at the level of Emergency Management Coordinator I, CEO*, or higher? Yes No

6. Required Question: Employer County of Los Angeles Address ** Los Angeles, California, 90010 Website http://hr.lacounty.gov