Emergency Management Specialist

Salary : $62,004.80 - $80,600.00 Annually
Location : Jacksonville, NC
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 433000142 August 2026
Department: Emergency Services
Opening Date: 08/14/2026
Closing Date: 8/28/2026 11:59 PM Eastern


Job Description


Performs emergency management preparedness and response functions under the general supervision of the Emergency Management Coordinator. Primary duties include plan development, review, and updates; grant-related project management; development of projects to enhance emergency preparedness, response, and recovery capabilities throughout the county; development and support of the training and exercise program; provide review and guidance for licensed healthcare facility plans; provides public education.

Our core values-Resilience, Excellence, Accountability, Customer Service, and Honesty -are the foundation of our work and the standard by which we operate. As a member of our team, you are expected to demonstrate these values in every aspect of your role. This means delivering high-quality work, taking responsibility for your actions, providing exceptional service, and maintaining integrity in all interactions. Your commitment to these principles is essential to fostering a positive workplace culture and ensuring the success of our organization and the community we serve.

Position Responsibilities

• Assist with development, review, and updates to County disaster plans on an annual basis. Plans include, but are not limited to: Emergency Operations Plan, Continuity of Operations, Debris Management, Shelter Management, etc....
• Assist with exercise planning, logistics, documentation, and development of required annual exercises utilizing the Homeland Security Exercise Evaluation Planning guidelines. Oversee production of the Incident Action Plans and After Action/Corrective Action Plans.
• Coordinate and develop emergency management related training programs in conjunction with local municipalities, response agencies, and the community college.
• Assist with research, development, and management of grant funding to support emergency response and infrastructure improvements and work with state and federal agencies for infrastructure improvements and mitigation projects.
• Assist with public outreach for emergency preparedness to include giving presentations to committees, civic groups, the public, and attendance at public expositions.
• Work closely with local emergency response agencies, medical, health, and social services agencies; federal military installation emergency services; other city and county departments; local businesses and academic institutions; local civic clubs; and non-profit faith based, and volunteer organizations to support planning and response activities.
• Respond to incidents and disasters to assist with on-scene planning in accordance with National Incident Management Systems (NIMS) guidelines.
• Oversee monthly equipment checks on response equipment and the river gauge system and assist the logistics officer as needed.
• Develop and provide training, guidance, and exercises for licensed healthcare facilities to assist with meeting state and federal mandates and provide annual reviews and feedback for their emergency plans.
• Serve on various committees representing the county for emergency planning.
• Assist with management of the Emergency Services webpage, WebEOC, and social media accounts.
• Perform assigned functions as a member of the County Disaster Ready Team (DRT).
• Perform other duties and tasks as assigned.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Qualifications


Has some knowledge of County and departmental rules, regulations, policies and procedures and the ability to interpret them. Knowledge of the discipline of research, data analysis, issue analysis, etc., for the purpose of planning, implementing, and completing planning duties and grant related assignments. Considerable knowledge of Microsoft Office products, Adobe Acrobat, and mail software programs. Knowledge of the wide range of hazards and their associated risks in a community and how those impact local governmental, private organizations, and community resources. Has the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with volunteers, emergency management and emergency response personnel, health, medical, and social services community staff, city and county officials, the media, and the general public. Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing. Ability to organize and track all program requirements in an efficient and effective manner. Ability to compile and type required periodic reports and correspondence with appropriate formatting and grammar.

Physical Requirements:
This work requires the frequent exertion of up to 10 pounds of force and occasional exertion of up to 50 pounds of force; work regularly requires standing, walking, sitting, speaking or hearing, using hands to finger, handle or feel and repetitive motions, frequently requires reaching with hands and arms and pushing or pulling and occasionally requires climbing or balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching or crawling, tasting or smelling and lifting; work has standard vision requirements; vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word and conveying detailed or important instructions to others accurately, loudly or quickly; hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels and to receive detailed information through oral communications and/or to make fine distinctions in sound; work requires preparing and analyzing written or computer data; work frequently requires exposure to wet, humid conditions (non-weather) and exposure to outdoor weather conditions and occasionally requires working near moving mechanical parts, working in high, precarious places, exposure to fumes or airborne particles, exposure to toxic or caustic chemicals, exposure to extreme cold (non-weather), exposure to extreme heat (non-weather), exposure to the risk of electrical shock, exposure to vibration, wearing a self-contained breathing apparatus and exposure to bloodborne pathogens and may be required to wear specialized personal protective equipment; work is generally in a quiet location (e.g. library, private offices).

Education, Experience, and Special Requirements


Associates/Technical degree in Emergency Management, or related field and moderate experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job. Bachelor's Degree is preferred.

Special Requirements:

• Possess the NCEM Associate Emergency Management Coordinator certification or be able to obtain it within 24 months. Possess ICS 100, 200, 700 and 800 and be able to obtain 300 and 400 within 12 months.
• Possession of an appropriate driver's license valid in the State of North Carolina

Salary will be determined based on qualifications, internal equity, budget, and market considerations.

If applicable, your final transcript showing the date your degree was awarded and/or any required certificates or licenses listed in the application must be uploaded with your application, even if you are a current employee or we have received it with a previous application.
Regular Onslow County employees have the ability to participate in a wide array of employee benefits including:

Health Insurance
Health Insurance is provided by Cigna and covers a wide variety of healthcare services.


Dental Insurance
Dental insurance is provided by Delta Dental to full-time employees and covers a percentage of basic to major dental procedures, including orthodontia for children and adults.

Vision Insurance
Vision insurance is provided by MetLife to full-time employees and covers a variety of materials (contacts and glasses frames/lenses) and an annual eye exam.

North Carolina Local Governmental Employees' Retirement System
Eligible employees are automatically enrolled in the retirement system and must contribute 6% of their gross salary each pay period. Once eligibility requirements are met, employees will be able to receive monthly payments for life based on their salary, age, and years of service credit.

NC401k
The County contributes 1% of employees' gross salary into the 401(k) account regardless of the employee's deferral amount. In addition, the County matches employee deferrals up to an additional 4%.

Vacation Leave
Regular full-time employees earn 13.5 days of vacation leave per year. With each 5-year increment of employment, vacation accrual increases.


Sick Leave
Regular full-time employees earn 12 days of sick leave per year.


Paid Holidays
County employees receive paid holidays annually. The Board of County Commissioners approves and may adjust the schedule as deemed necessary.

ComPsych Mental Health Services
The County provides Mental Health and Life Services through ComPsych to help employees and their families with personal, family and job-related problems such as counseling, crisis support, work-life resources, legal and financial consultations, and organizational support tools.

Supplemental Benefits
County employees are also offered a variety of supplemental benefits such as Life Insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts, 457b Deferred Compensation Plan, and MetLife Supplemental Plans.

For more information, please visit and click on the Benefits tab.
01


Which of the following best describes your highest level of completed education?

• High School Diploma or GED
• Associates Degree
• Bachelors Degree
• Masters Degree
• Doctorate
• None of the above

02


Do you possess a valid driver's license?

• Yes
• No

03


Based on your review of the position requirements, are you able to perform the position duties with or without reasonable accommodation?

• Yes
• No

04


This position will be required to coordinate outreach programs and give presentations. Please describe your experience with coordinating outreach programs and public speaking.
05


The Emergency Management Specialist will be required to serve on the Onslow County Disaster Ready Team (DRT). In the event of a disaster, either natural or man-made, employees will be called upon to assist. Serving during a disaster may result in the assignment of other duties, which will take precedence over duties described in this class description. Are you available to work as a member of the Onslow County DRT?

• Yes
• No

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Onslow County's Core Values are REACH (Resilience, Excellence, Accountability, Customer Service, Honesty). Which value resonates most with you and why? How would you exemplify this value in your position?
Required Question