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Emergency Management Specialist Senior
Salary
$70,307.14 - $112,209.06 Annually
Location
Emergency Operations Center, 201 NW 84th Ave., Plantation, FL
Job Type
Full-Time
Job Number
1414715
Department
Emerg Mgmt Operations
Opening Date
09/17/2026
Closing Date
9/24/2026 5:00 PM Eastern
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
General Description
The Emergency Management Specialist, Senior is responsible for directing the municipal branch and fostering collaboration with municipalities and universities within Broward County. Key responsibilities encompass providing information and support for credentialing personnel in the Emergency Operations Center (EOC), maintaining emergency contacts for municipalities, delivering training to municipal and regional representatives, conducting incident management system training, supporting municipal exercises and trainings, and disseminating pertinent emergency management information to partner agencies. Additionally, this role manages the Vulnerable Populations Registry and grants access credentials to municipalities utilizing the registry. As part of the Operations Section, the role involves evaluating comprehensive emergency plans for healthcare facilities. It may also entail reviewing, updating, or developing emergency management plans such as Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), policies, procedures, checklists, guides, and other hazard-specific plans. The position may assist with various projects within the Operations Section to ensure operational readiness. Subject to recall during disasters and other emergencies, with potential weekend, holiday, and shift work during such events. Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills are essential for effective communication with a diverse range of stakeholders. Experience in managing a major aspect of emergency response in an Emergency Operations Center setting is highly beneficial. Other duties may be assigned by the section manager and support the goals of emergency management through assigned job duties. Works independently with limited supervision, reporting major activities through periodic meetings.
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.
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. (One year of relevant experience may substitute for each year of required education.)
Requires four (4) years of emergency management planning in an emergency management agency, including experience writing emergency management and contingency plans, or any equivalent combination of relevant experience and training.
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 (non-classified).
Completion of incident command courses within six (6) months of hire: FEMA ICS-100, 200, 300, 400, 700, and 800.
Preferences
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.
Manages the organized analysis, planning, decision-making, and assignment of resources to mitigate, prepare for, respond to, and to recover from the effects of all hazards.
Builds strong relationships and maintains them to achieve successful outcomes handling the complexities of an emergency or disaster event; maintains relationships with municipal governments, the State Emergency Management Division, and the Federal Emergency Management Agency.
Creates plans, policies and procedures, conducts exercises in preparation hurricane season; coordinates with other agencies to prepare for an emergency; leads in the review and update of the standard operating procedures, in accordance with guidelines.
Initiates rapid actions, real time inter-agency coordination, and decision making in a potentially stressful, complex environment, during emergency situations.
Supervises employees and prepares performance appraisals for assigned subordinates.
Functions as the duty officer on a rotating basis providing 24-hour emergency coverage for the Division; responds appropriately to requests and situations requiring additional intervention.
Participates in training and continuing education to enhance own knowledge and professional development; designs and conducts training exercises.
Performs related work as assigned.
Competencies
Applies knowledge of business and the marketplace to advance the organizations goals. Clearly understands how own activities relate to critical business drivers. Monitors business news and market changes for impact on the business or on own expertise area; uses this to shape decisions.
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.
Knows the most effective and efficient processes to get things done, with a focus on continuous improvement. Encourages and rewards continuous improvement and quality outcomes. Equips others to handle day-to-day tasks effectively on their own. Integrates systems to improve quality and service.
Holds self and others accountable to meet commitments. Tracks performance and strives to remain effective, learning from both successes and failures. Readily takes on challenges or difficult tasks and has reputation for delivering on commitments.
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.
Operates effectively, even when things are not certain or the way forward is not clear. Responds effectively to unclear situations, seeks to resolve ambiguity and make progress. Seeks guidance on how to adapt to changes, responds with appropriate composure and effectiveness.
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.
01
What is the highest level of education you have earned with major coursework in business, liberal arts or a degree closely related to emergency management?
02
How many years of experience do you have emergency management planning in an emergency management agency, or a closely related field is required.
03
List specific environments of your emergency management planning experience?
04
Please provide specific examples that demonstrate your emergency management experience and explain key activities performed in previous emergency management roles.
05
How many years of experience do you have writing emergency management plans, standard operating procedures or closely related experience do you have? Please list examples of your experience. If none, respond N/A.
06
This position requires completion of several Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) incident command system (ICS) courses within six (6) months of hire. Please check the courses you currently possess training certificates:
07
For those ICS courses that you have not completed, are there any circumstances that would prevent you from completing these courses within six (6) months of hire?
08
Please list emergency management certification you possess, e.g., a Florida Professional Emergency Manager (FPEM) or Certified Emergency Manager certification. If none, type N/A.
09
This position may require local area travel contingent to training or emergency needs. Do you possess a current and valid Class E Florida driver's license? If you do not possess a current and valid Florida driver's license, please advise if you would be able to obtain a license by the time of hire and maintain through the duration of employment in this position.
10
This position requires the ability to pass a Homeland Security background check, not classified. Are there any circumstances that would prevent you from clearing this background check?
11
Please describe your direct disaster management or exercise related experience in emergency management and/or experience working in an Emergency Operations Center (EOC)
12
Explain below any experience you may have reviewing healthcare facility emergency plans or similar experience. If none, type N/A.
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