Emergency Management Specialist-Directors Office
Salary
$60,837.95 - $97,098.92 Annually
Location
Emergency Operations Center, 201 NW 84th Ave., Plantation, FL
Job Type
Full-Time
Job Number
1414441
Department
Emerg Mgmt Planning
Opening Date
05/12/2026
Closing Date
Continuous
Veterans Preference Notice
Under Section 295.07, Florida Statutes, certain servicemembers and veterans, and the spouses and family members of such servicemembers and veterans, receive preference and priority, and certain servicemembers may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements, in employment with Broward County and are encouraged to apply for the positions being filled.
International Degree Verification
International degrees must be evaluated by an approved member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) www.naces.org/members or the Association of International Credential Evaluators (AICE) https://aice-eval.org/endorsed-members. Candidates are responsible for all evaluation expenses. Completed evaluations do not guarantee employment and are subject to approval by Broward County Human Resources.
REQUIREMENTS AND PREFERENCES
The Broward County Board of County Commissioners is seeking to hire an Emergency Management Specialist for the Office of Emergency Management. (OEM)
Note: The position is currently funded under an emergency management grant, and the selected candidate must be able to work on programmatic deliverables as well as other assigned duties.
Benefits of Broward County Employment
High-Deductible Health Plan - bi-weekly premiums:
Single $10.90 / Family $80.79
Includes a County Funded Health Savings Account of up to $2000 Annually
Consumer Driven Health Plan - bi-weekly premiums:
Single $82.58 / Family $286.79
Florida Retirement System (FRS) - Pension or Investment Plan
457 Deferred Compensation employee match
Eleven (11) paid holidays each year
Vacation (Paid Time Off) = 2 weeks per year
Up to 40 hours of Job Basis Leave for eligible positions
Tuition Reimbursement (Up to 2K annually)
This is NOT a remote position.
General Description:
The Broward County Office of Emergency Management works closely with federal, state, and local partners-including all 31 municipalities, the Broward County School Board, and healthcare facilities-to strengthen community resilience and ensure coordinated preparedness, response, recovery, and mitigation efforts. OEM develops and maintains the County's Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan, conducts emergency response exercises, provides technical guidance to County departments and municipal governments, and delivers emergency operations training across the region.
OEM also serves as the lead agency for the Broward Emergency Response Team (BERT), coordinating countywide activities during disaster response and recovery operations. OEM personnel operate out of the County Emergency Operations Center (CEOC) located in Plantation, Florida.
During EOC activations, the EOC Liaison Officer serves on the Director's Command Staff and functions as the primary point of contact for partner agencies and external stakeholders, ensuring timely coordination, addressing concerns, and maintaining efficient interagency communication.
Position Overview
Broward County OEM is seeking a highly motivated, detail-oriented Emergency Management Specialist to support the Director's Office. This role requires a creative problem solver who is comfortable working both independently and as part of a team-especially during high-pressure situations associated with EOC activations. The Specialist will support continuity planning, training development, stakeholder communications, and interagency coordination essential to the County's emergency management mission. The candidate needs to be available to work twelve-hour shifts in the event of an activation of the EOC/EDC in response to a no warning hazard or storm event.
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements
Requires a Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in business, liberal arts, or any other degree related to emergency management, disaster management or closely related.
(One year of relevant experience may be substituted for each year of required education.)
Requires two (2) years in emergency management planning, training or closely related experience.
Special Certifications and Licenses
Possess and maintain a valid Florida Class E Drivers License based on area of assignment.
Ability to pass a Homeland Security background check (not classified).
Completion of incident command courses within six (6) months of hire: FEMA ICS-100, 200, 300, 400, 700 and 800.
Preferences:
Key Responsibilities
Essential Skills
Ideal Candidate Attributes
SCOPE OF WORK
Duties and Responsibilities
The functions listed below are those that represent the majority of the time spent working in this class. Management may assign additional functions related to the type of work of the job as necessary.
Advises and assists the division director on all operational and technical matters related to the emergency management program section(s) or function(s) assigned.
Assists municipal, county, and state partners with planning, training, and operational outreach relating to the implementation of assigned emergency management programs.
Maintains operational readiness of the Division and the Emergency Operations Center; plans, coordinates, trains, and exercises groups and individuals that function within the assigned section(s) or function(s) of the emergency management program to ensure that the groups or individuals respond as planned; develops, maintains, trains and exercises the requisite standard operating procedures, checklists and job aids.
Prepares project applications for federal and state funds to provide expansion of facilities and services; researches the feasibility of expanded activities and submits reports to administrative superiors.
Assists in the emergency activation functions of the operations center to ensure the operational readiness and effective performance.
Functions as the duty officer, on a rotating basis, providing the 24-hour emergency point of contact for the Emergency Management Department; provides appropriate referral or information to inquirers and responds appropriately to those situations requiring further intervention.
Develops and delivers emergency management and disaster preparedness education to a variety of audiences.
Assumes project responsibility for administering the activities and operational scope of contracts and grant programs; devises project procedures and schedules; prepares project/progress reports and related data; coordinates preparation of grant proposals and writes grant applications, as needed.
Receives, stores, maintains, and utilizes written materials and equipment necessary for emergency planning, preparedness, response, and recovery to disaster situations.
Facilitates the accomplishment of work through providing, obtaining and coordinating a variety of services.
Conducts special studies/assessments in conjunction with a project; analyzes data and makes recommendations based upon findings.
Performs related work as assigned.
Competencies
Makes sense of complex, high quantity, and sometimes contradictory information to effectively solve problems. Looks at complex issues from multiple angles; explores issues to uncover underlying issues and root causes; sees the main consequences and implications of different options.
Makes good and timely decisions that keep the organization moving forward. Knows when to act independently and when to escalate issues. Integrates various inputs, decision criteria, and trade-offs to make effective decisions. Typically makes good independent decisions.
Takes on new opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy, and enthusiasm. Takes immediate, decisive, independent action to resolve issues or problems. Persists as needed. Quickly and consistently identifies and pursues beneficial new opportunities.
Knows the most effective and efficient processes to get things done, with a focus on continuous improvement. Pays close attention to a variety of metrics and benchmarks; determines both major and subtle ways to optimize processes. Swiftly resolves process breakdowns; takes steps to ensure that problems do not recur.
Develops and delivers multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences. Tailors communication content and style to the needs of others. Pays attention to others input and perspectives, asks questions, and summarizes to confirm understanding.
Uses compelling arguments to gain the support and commitment of others. Convinces others through a variety of means and methods of persuasion, including well-reasoned rationale. Recognizes when compromise is necessary and shifts approach to accommodate others.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
Physical Demands
Physical demands refer to the requirements for physical exertion and coordination of limb and body movement.
Performs sedentary work that involves walking or standing some of the time and involves exerting up to 10 pounds of force on a regular and recurring basis or sustained keyboard operations.
Unavoidable Hazards (Work Environment)
Unavoidable hazards refer to the job conditions that may lead to injury or health hazards even though precautions have been taken.
None.
SPECIAL INFORMATION
County Core Values
All Broward County employees strive to demonstrate the Countys four core behavioral competencies.
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Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Compliance
Broward County is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to inclusion. Broward County is committed to providing equal opportunity and reasonable accommodations to qualified persons with disabilities. We support the hiring of people with disabilities; therefore, if you require assistance due to a disability, please contact the Professional Standards Section in advance at 954-357-6500 or email Profstandards@broward.org to make an accommodation request.
County-wide Emergency Responsibilities
Note: During emergency conditions, all County employees are automatically considered emergency service workers. County employees are subject to being called to work in the event of a disaster, such as a hurricane, or other emergency situation and are expected to perform emergency service duties, as assigned.
County-wide Employee Responsibilities
All Broward County employees must serve the public and fellow employees with honesty and integrity in full accord with the letter and spirit of Broward Countys Employee Code of Ethics, gift, and conflict of interest policies.
All Broward County employees must establish and maintain effective working relationships with the general public, co-workers, elected and appointed officials and members of diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, political affiliation, familial status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, or gender identity and expression.
Broward is a dynamic county that offers an exciting, stable career with incredible employee benefits such as 11 annual holidays, accrued annual/vacation and sick leave, FRS retirement, $50,000 of County-paid life insurance, training and development, and participation eligibility in a deferred compensation (457) plan with a match up to $2,000. In addition, Broward County offers 2 health plans, a High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP) with a County-funded Health Savings Account (HSA), and a Consumer Driven Health plan (CDH), Dental insurance, Vision insurance and Section 125 Flexible spending accounts for Medical Expenses and Dependent Care. Employees who are hired into a full-time, or part-time position working 20 hours per week, are considered benefits-eligible. Benefits become effective on the first of the month following 30 days of employment. Additional information about Broward County Benefits.
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What is your highest level of education obtained from an accredited college or university with major coursework in business, liberal arts, or any other degree related to emergency or disaster management?
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How many years of experience do you possess in emergency management planning or closely related experience?
03
How many years of experience do you possess in an emergency management agency in a county, city, university?
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Please list specific positions where you gained experience working in emergency management as it relates to supporting, developing, and coordinating emergency management training and exercises. For the positions you list, please include examples of the emergency management training and exercises you have supported, developed, or coordinated.
05
This position requires completion of several Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) incident command system (ICS) courses within six (6) months of employment. Please select the courses you currently possess training in:
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Please list specific positions where you gained experience working in emergency management as it relates Continuity of Operations Plans and procedures. For each listed position, please describe the plans and/or procedures written?
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Do you possess a Florida Professional Emergency Manager (FPEM) certification or IAEM Certification?
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Are there any circumstances that would prevent you from obtaining these certifications, if hired? Please explain. Type N/A if not applicable.
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This position may require local area travel contingent to training or emergency needs. Do you possess a current and valid Class E Florida drivers license, or would you be able to obtain a license by the time of hire and maintain through the duration of employment in this position?
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Describe your experience managing social media.
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Describe your experience with Canva and what projects you work on in Canva.
12
Describe your experience working on the Emergency Management Accreditation Program (EMAP).
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Do you have experience with writing After-Action Reports and Improvement Plans? Please describe.
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Describe, if applicable, your experience with WebEOC or like incident management system software.
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Do you possess a valid Florida Class E Drivers License?
Required Question
Employer Broward County
Address 115 S. Andrews Ave.
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33301-4800
Phone (954) 831-4000
Website http://www.broward.org/careers