Emergency Management Coordinator
Emergency Management Coordinator
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$ 6089 - 8119
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The salary for this position is: $6089.00 - $8119.00 monthly.
Tentative date for first interviews will be July 11 2025
Thurston County Emergency Management is looking for a forward-thinking energetic and dedicated Emergency Management Coordinator to help us in building a safer more prepared region. This is more than a job its a chance to be at the heart of homeland security coordination across five diverse counties: Thurston Grays Harbor Lewis Mason and Pacific. Youll work with passionate professionals and regional partners to deliver real-world emergency preparedness strategic planning training and response coordination that directly protects our communities.
Essential functions may include but are not limited to the following:
- Support Regional Preparedness: Coordinate planning training equipment and exercises aligned with regional and federal homeland security priorities.
- Drive Strategy & Coordination: Assist in strategic planning efforts and facilitate working groups and subcommittees that guide Homeland Security Region 3s goals.
- Lead Training & Exercises: Plan and manage multi-jurisdictional exercises support local training needs and ensure federal compliance.
- Facilitate Communication: Build and sustain strong working relationships with response agencies tribes local governments and state/federal partners.
- Promote Community Preparedness: Represent Emergency Management at public events preparedness fairs and community meetings. Engage directly with residents at outreach booths share resources and educate the public on personal and household preparedness.
- Support Emergency Response: Serve in a rotational Duty Officer role and contribute to operational readiness for disaster response and recovery.
- Advance All-Hazards Planning: Provide direct technical support in emergency planning mutual aid agreements risk assessments and resilience strategies.
To view the full job classification click here:Emergency Management Coordinator
WORKING CONDITIONS:
- Work Environment Work is conducted in an office environment and may be conducted in various field locations throughout the county. Lifting and carrying of materials equipment or other items weighing up to 50 lbs. may be required on a frequent basis.
- Schedule Monday Friday 7:00 am 4:00 pm (Incumbent may be required to work extended hours or non-standard work week).
- Travel Requirements Occasionally may need to attend meetings workshops and other trainings.
- Customer Interactions Daily interactions with staff partners and stakeholders (in-person email Microsoft Teams telephone).
WHO WE ARE:
At Thurston County Emergency Management we believe in teamwork flexibility and making a difference. We offer:
- A supportive and mission-driven environment
- Opportunities to collaborate with local state tribal and federal partners
- Meaningful work that strengthens community preparedness
- The chance to help shape the future of emergency management across Southwest Washington
Thurston County values the diversity of the people it hires and serves. Inclusion to us means fostering a workplace in which individual differences are recognized appreciated and responded to in ways that fully develop and utilize each persons talents and strengths. We are dedicated to recruiting and developing a talented workforce from various cultures lifestyles backgrounds and perspectives who are committed to our vision and core values.Thurston County Racial Equity and Inclusion Webpage
WHAT WE OFFER OUR EMPLOYEES:
- Work-Life Balance: We are committed to ensure that our staff experience the reward of public service while also sustaining a routine that suits each individuals lifestyle.
- Plan For Your Future: As a member of our team you will enjoy great employee benefits including a retirement plan pre-tax savings accounts as well as comprehensive health care and dental/vision care for you and your family. Please visitThurston County Employee Benefit Plansfor more information.
- Paid Leave:Full-time regular employees earn paid vacation in addition to paidholidays.
- Robust Training Program:Employees are encouraged to attend County paid training to help them further their career learn new skill sets and stay on top of emerging trends in our industry. We also encourage our staff to participate in professional organizations and attend conferences.
- Flexible Work Schedules:Some of the options that employees may take advantage of include alternative or compressed schedules and/or remote working.
- Deferred Compensation:The County offers 3 voluntary deferred compensation plans for employees who would like to set aside additional deferred tax dollars into a retirement savings plan.
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA):Employees can take advantage of Section 125 flexible spending accounts for out-of-pocket health care and daycare expenses with pre-tax dollars.
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness:This is a federal program which allows full-time public service employees who have made qualifying payments for certain loans to get their student loans repaid.Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
Why youll love it here: Thurston County is located between Seattle and Portland in Western Washingtons South Puget Sound Region. Perched in between the mountains and the ocean the area boasts the perfect blend of year-round outdoor activities including boating hiking skiing and more. The region is also home to the state capitol city of Olympia known for its many restaurants microbreweries coffee shops farmers markets kids activities history and art events. Discover more about life in Thurston County at.
Message to potential applicants:We understand that some potential applicants are less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe they meet every one of the functions or skills listed in a job description. We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job and we understand that may be someone who will learn some of these skills on the job. If you are interested in this position and meet the minimum qualifications we encourage you to go ahead and apply! Feel free to think about how you will bring your own set of skills to the role and tell us about the potential that you hold.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelors degree in business or public administration education industrial safety law enforcement or related field.
- Three years experience in the areas of emergency preparedness industrial safety public administration education adult training and exercise coordination curriculum design and development training and exercises in emergency management law enforcement fire service industrial safety public administration or closely related experience can be substituted for education on a year for year basis.
- Ability to utilize a personal computer with applicable software to successfully perform essential functions of the position.
- Current Washington State Drivers License or have requested and obtained an appropriate accommodation.
DESIRED SKILLS:
- A natural collaborator with strong communication writing and facilitation skills.
- Someone who can balance big-picture strategy with day-to-day operations and logistics.
- Comfortable leading meetings speaking to diverse groups and juggling multiple projects.
- Someone who brings focus adaptability and a team-first mindset to high-tempo situations and mission-critical challenges.
- Experience working with Homeland Security Grant Programs or regional emergency management councils
- Knowledge of NIMS ICS HSEEP and FEMA planning guidance
- Strong public speaking and technical writing skills
- The ability to lead with humor humility and professionalism under pressure
OTHER RELATED RECRUITMENT INFORMATION:
Questions about this recruitment Please contact: Kyle Bustad
This position is:
- Not represented by a union
- Eligible for benefits
- May be eligible for overtime under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA)
- Contingent upon successfully passing a background check
Items requested for consideration:
- Application
- Resume
- Letter of Interest
- Responses to Supplemental Questions - Please include your responses to the below questions as an attachment to your application.
- This position involves a wide range of interactions from neighboring county emergency management internal county departments to the general public. Share an example of how you adapted your communication style for a specific audience such as a government employee elected officials first responders or community members.
- This role supports the facilitation of meetings and projects involving diverse partners often without formal authority. How do you build consensus and ensure progress in a situation like this What techniques do you use to facilitate productive meetings or planning sessions to encourage collaboration across different perspectives
- What does being a good teammate mean to you
Share an example of how you contributed to a teams success beyond your formal role or job description.
Please note: Information in this announcement is subject to change without notice at any time during the length of the job advertisement.
THURSTON COUNTY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Thurston County is committed to provide equal opportunity to all persons seeking or having access to its employment services and activities which is free from restriction based on race sex marital status color creed or religion national origin age sexual orientation including gender expression or identity pregnancy status as an honorably discharged veteran or military status genetic information or the presence of any sensory mental or physical disability unless based upon bona fide occupational qualifications. Applicants with disabilities who need accommodation with the application or selection process should contact Thurston Countys Human Resources at . Those who are deaf deaf-blind hard of hearing or speech impaired may use the statewide relay system to reach Thurston County offices and departments to conduct their business telephonically. Relay users can simply dial 7-1-1 (or 1-) to connect with Washington Relay.
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
