Emergency Management Coordinator (Administrative Officer)

Full-time position available with the Office of the City Manager, Office of Emergency Management located at 635 Woodland Avenue
Salary Range: $4,619-$6,928/month
Normal Work Days/Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.; hours and days may vary
Deadline Date: December 31, 2025


Responsibilities

• Recommends and develops changes to the existing Local Emergency Operations Plan (LEOP) and other city-maintained plans that will improve the City's ability to respond to emergency situations while complying with federal and state requirements.
• Assists in volunteer management including curriculum development, delivery of training courses, and conducting outreach sessions.
• Conducts research and applies currently accepted standards of emergency management methodologies to recommend and draft local emergency response plan revisions and additions in order to meet federal and state required objectives which include oversight of contractual planning consultants.
• Assists in the coordination of the city-wide continuity of operations planning (COOP) project.
• Coordinates regional emergency planning efforts on behalf of the City.
• Monitors and relays information regarding revised and new planning guidance.
• Participates in plan audits and the local, state and federal levels.
• Reviews and makes recommendations on plans for non-government and private sector agencies.
• Updates and maintains records, ensuring the office follows current record retention schedule practices.
• Assists with coordination of emergency preparedness activities, including outreach at all levels of government, community groups, schools, businesses and individuals.
• Operates in an Emergency Operations Center in a variety of roles including Planning Section
• Conducts radio transmissions,
• Participates in the rotational duty officer program. The duty officer is responsible for monitoring local conditions, activating the EOC as necessary, and coordinating the EOC role in response operations during off business hours. Duty is rotated on a weekly basis.
• Performs, or assists with other emergency management duties as assigned.

Qualifications

REQUIRES an accredited Bachelor's degree and 3 years of professional experience in business or public sector administration to include at least 2 years performing administrative and/or supervisory work involving more complex projects or programs; OR an equivalent combination of qualifying education and experience with at least 2 years performing administrative and/or supervisory work involving more complex projects or programs. Preference given for an accredited Bachelor's degree in Emergency Management or related field and 3 years of experience in emergency management - 7 years of experience may be substituted for the degree; at least 1 year of experience in volunteer management; familiarity with FEMA guidelines for emergency planning and operations and expereince in overseeing contractors and stakeholders in development of plans.


Other Information

URGENT!!! CRITICAL RECRUITMENT INFORMATION

Applications and/or resumes are evaluated on the information received by the application deadline. Please ensure that your application or resume clearly demonstrates how you meet the minimum qualifications for the position for which you are applying, this includes providing all relevant educational dates and a detailed description of relevant work experience, including months/years of employment. Applications and/or resumes may not be considered if information is incomplete.

In order for a resume to be used in lieu of an application the resume must have been submitted online via the City's Applicant Tracking System.

Positions requiring a high school diploma/GED certificate must be obtained from a school/program accredited by the Department of Education and recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education.

The minimum education requirement for positions that allow for experience equivalency for an accredited degree is a high school diploma. Unless otherwise specified, an accredited degree must be obtained from a college or university listed with the U.S. Department of Education and recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education.
For positions with a salary grade of EX6 or higher that require an accredited degree, qualifying professional experience must be obtained AFTER the accredited degree is obtained.
Successful completion of a pre-employment criminal history/background check is required for all positions. Some positions require a post offer drug screen and/or physical.

If appointed, non-residents must obtain residency inside Kansas City, Missouri's city limits within nine months.

The City of KCMO is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity and inclusion in the workplace. The City is committed to providing a workplace environment for its employees and citizens free from discrimination based on race, color, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, religion, age, disability, marital status, genetic information, sexual orientation, or gender identity. For more information, please see our EEO Policy

The City of KCMO is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please call 816-513-1908 or send an e-mail to accommodations@kcmo.org .

If claiming military veterans' preference points, you must attach a copy of your DD-214 or a DD-256 (for reservists). To claim veterans' points you must have served 180 days of regular active duty service and be discharged or released under honorable conditions during peacetimes or 90 days of active duty service, one (1) day during "wartime" and a last discharge or release under honorable conditions. (DOD) 38 U.S. Code • 4211).

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