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We’re hiring an Emergency Management Officer - Operations and Training (Business Professional III) to support preparedness, response, and training efforts that help protect our community. This role works closely with internal teams and external partners, provides leadership during incidents, and helps ensure emergency operations and training programs are effective and well-coordinated.

To be considered, candidates must meet 1 of the following: a bachelor’s degree in a related field with 3+ years of professional experience; a master’s degree in a related field with 2+ years of experience; or 7+ years of professional emergency management experience in place of education. A valid Florida driver’s license is required. Starting pay ranges from $64,001.60 to $71,988.80 , based on experience. Apply today and join a collaborative team where your work makes a real impact.

About the Position

In this role, you will be responsible for...

Emergency Management Operations:

+ Serve in a leadership role during emergency incidents, including leading the Operations Section as part of the incident general staff.

+ Assess emergency management operational and training capabilities, identify gaps, and implement mitigation strategies to reduce risk and meet strategic priorities.

+ Ensure County readiness to activate and operate the Emergency Operations Center (EOC), including staffing, coordination, and operational support.

+ Coordinate the development, review, and maintenance of emergency management plans, standard operating guides, and procedures.

+ Provide, coordinate, and support training for emergency staff and EOC personnel, including during activations.

+ Collaborate with internal departments and external partners, and advise leadership and stakeholders on emergency management operations, training, and preparedness.

Training and Exercises:

+ Develop, coordinate, and deliver emergency management training for County staff, EOC personnel, and external partners.

+ Plan and facilitate emergency exercises and drills, including participation in regional, state, and federal exercises.

+ Assess training needs, maintain the annual training and exercise calendar, and serve as the primary liaison with the Florida Division of Emergency Management Training and Exercise Unit.

Accreditation Management:

+ Oversee the emergency management accreditation process, including assessments and ongoing compliance.

+ Maintain required documentation and serve as the primary point of contact with the accrediting body.

+ Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure adherence to accreditation standards.

Planning and Preparedness:

+ Coordinate the development, review, and maintenance of emergency management plans, annexes, and operating guides.

+ Ensure County readiness to activate and operate the Emergency Operations Center (EOC) through planning, coordination, and collaboration with partners.

About the Schedule

Work Hours:

+ Full-time, 40 hours per week.

+ Typical Schedule: Monday - Friday, 08:00 a.m. to 05:00 p.m.

As a reminder, all county employees are considered essential and must be prepared to protect and support the community and its citizens. Each employee, without exception, will have a duty assignment and be required to work during a disaster or declared emergency.

About You

To be considered for this role, you must have the following:

+ Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university in Emergency Management, Public Administration, Business, Finance, Planning, Industrial/Engineering Technology, or a field related to the position, and 3+ years of professional job-related experience.

+ OR: Master's degree from an accredited college or university in a related field (as listed) and 2+ years of professional job-related experience. (Preferred)

+ OR: 7+ years of professional job-related experience in management and/or strategic planning for emergency management programs may substitute for the required education.

+ Valid Florida driver's license by date of hire.

The ideal candidate has the following knowledge, skills, and/or abilities:

Please note that these are not requirements but bonuses for your consideration.

+ Professional certifications (preferred), including Certified Emergency Manager (CEM) and/or Florida Professional Emergency Manager (FPEM).

+ Completion of FEMA Professional Development Series and Advanced Professional Series; advanced FEMA coursework such as ICS 300/400, L449, G191, and G2300.

+ Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate, guide, and lead diverse teams in high-pressure environments.

+ Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to explain complex policies, facilitate meetings, and brief stakeholders.

+ Demonstrated analytical, organizational, and decision-making skills, including experience managing budgets, contracts, and multiple priorities simultaneously.

Subject to Passing Substance Screening: This position is subject to passing a pre-employment substance screening. An applicant who fails to pass a required drug screening test shall be disqualified from employment for a period of five years.

Physical Demands: Employees in this role must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 lbs.

CJIS Clearance: The successful candidate will be subject to an extensive background check(s) as part of the hiring process.

About Everything Else

Starting Pay Range: $64,001.60 - $71,988.80, based on experience.

Our interview process could include phone interview(s), Microsoft Teams video interview(s), and/or in-person interview(s).

If you are selected to join our team, please click on this link to review the Required First Day Documents (http://www.scgov.net/home/showpublisheddocument/66596/638617478290291353) . You will need to present the following items on your first day:

1. I-9 Acceptable Documents to show your identity and authorization to work. Use this link to learn more and review the different document options: https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents

+ If your position requires a Florida Driver’s License, this must be one of your documents. (Your Florida Driver’s License can serve as one of your documents listed in link above – List B Documents.)

2. U.S. Social Security Card (signed, physical card). This is a requirement of our Payroll Department and failure to provide this document could jeopardize timely compensation. (Your U.S. Social Security Card can serve as one of your documents listed in link above – List C Documents.)

Benefits:

+ Enjoy great benefits including Health, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability, Flexible Spending Accounts, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Florida Retirement System (FRS) and many, many more! C hoose one of three great medical plans, including one with a $0 premium option, with completed preventative visits!

+ For more information about employee benefits, please click this link or visit SCGov.net (https://www.scgov.net/government/human-resources/employee-health-and-benefits) for additional information.

+ Utilize our award-winning wellness program including free gyms at multiple Sarasota County Government locations.

+ Enjoy 11 paid holidays, 3 personal days and 16 paid vacation days in the first year of full-time employment with increasing accrual rates with years of service. (That adds up to a possible 30 days off in your 1st year!)​​

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We celebrate and value the experiences, backgrounds, perspectives, talents and strengths that make us different.

Our vision is to attract, develop, retain and engage a talented workforce broadly representative of the citizens and communities we serve. To further value creativity, innovation, collaboration and great customer service – internally and externally.

A job applicant with a disability who requires reasonable accommodation to participate in the application/selection process is requested to make known the need for an accommodation to Human Resources or appropriate county staff members. For assistance with the application, please call 941-861-5353.

Sarasota County prohibits discrimination in all services, programs or activities. View the complete policy at scgov.net (keywords: ADA Compliance).

Sarasota County Government is a Tobacco-Free/Drug-Free Workplace.