Emergency Management Specialist Mitigation

The Emergency Management Specialist (Mitigation) position is responsible for developing and implementing hazard mitigation plans and projects to reduce disaster risk across the state. The incumbent applies professional knowledge of disaster risk reduction principles project management and community engagement to support state local and tribal mitigation initiatives. The position also assesses program needs coordinates training and ensures compliance with federal and state requirements.

This position is part of the Emergency Management career ladder which defines criteria for initial pay and advancement based on experience and professional development.

Responsibilities
Develop and implement mitigation projects and plans to reduce disaster risk.
Conduct hazard and risk assessments and develop mitigation strategies.
Collaborate with local tribal and state partners to prepare and update mitigation plans.
Manage mitigation projects in accordance with applicable regulations and requirements.
Research and apply evolving mitigation and emergency management practices.
Provide technical assistance to local and tribal governments on hazard mitigation projects.
Support the State Emergency Coordination Center (SECC) as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications
Bachelors degree in emergency management Public Administration or a related field.
Four years of experience in emergency management disaster risk reduction or related discipline.
Knowledge of hazard mitigation and disaster risk reduction principles.
Experience with project management and community engagement.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
Ability to travel occasionally within and outside the state.
Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be considered.

Conditions of Employment
Successful completion of background and driving records checks.

Application Requirements To be considered applicants must submit the following documents (mark each attachment as relevant):
Letter of Interest
Resume

Effective April 4 2026 this agency is participating in E-Verify to confirm employment eligibility. After accepting a job offer and completing Form I-9 your information will be submitted to the Department of Homeland Security and Social Security Administration for verification. For more information about E-Verify please visit the E-Verify website found here State of Montana has a decentralized human resources (HR) system. Each agency is responsible for its own recruitment and selection. Anyone who needs a reasonable accommodation in the application or hiring process should contact the agencys HR staff identified on the job listing or by dialing the Montana Relay at 711. Montana Job Service Offices also offer services including assistance with submitting an online application.

State government does not discriminate based on race color national origin religion sex sexual orientation gender identity or expression pregnancy childbirth or medical conditions related to pregnancy or childbirth age physical or mental disability genetic information marital status creed political beliefs or affiliation veteran status military service retaliation or any other factor not related to merit and qualifications of an employee or applicant.