Emergency Management Specialist

Salary: $24.70 Hourly
Location : 26571 Airport Road Punta Gorda FL 33982, FL
Job Type: Full-time
Job Number: 2026-00244
Department: EMERGENCY MGMT
Opening Date: 08/27/2026
Closing Date: 9/11/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Bargaining Unit: IUPAT


How You Can Help Us Make a Difference
ENTRY-LEVEL OPPORTUNITY ALERT!!!

• Develop, update, and maintain emergency management plans in compliance with local, state, and federal requirements, including mitigation, preparedness, response, and recovery plans.
• Coordinate with public agencies, private partners, and volunteer organizations to support countywide emergency planning and preparedness initiatives.
• Assist with Emergency Operations Center (EOC) activations and provide operational support during emergencies, disasters, and training exercises.
• Support the development and facilitation of emergency management exercises and trainings; provide guidance and technical assistance to county departments and partner organizations.
• Research best practices, regulations, and emerging trends in emergency management to enhance programs and planning efforts.
• Recruit, train, and coordinate volunteer groups supporting Emergency Management and maintain related equipment and resources.
• Conduct community outreach and public education through presentations, trainings, and community events.
• Prepare reports, maintain documentation, and assist with grant administration related to emergency management programs.
• Participate in a 24/7 on-call rotation and provide responsive customer service while supporting additional duties as assigned.

Your Purpose & Day-To-Day Journey
Education and Experience:
An equivalent combination of relevant training, education and experience:

• Associate's degree:
  • Preferred:
    • Emergency Management
    • Public Safety
• Two (2) years of experience in emergency management planning and volunteer management in a local or regional government setting.

Special Qualifications:

• Must maintain a valid driver's license.
• Completion of Federal Emergency Management Agency Independent Study courses: IS100, 200, 700 and 800.
• Must maintain the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Professional Development Series certificate.
• Within two (2) years of position assignment:
  • Must be able to obtain the FEMA Advanced Professional Series
• Within four (4) years of position assignment:
  • Must be able to obtain and maintain the Florida Associate Emergency Manager (FAEM)

Education & Credentials That Power This Role
Who You Are
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Knowledge of departmental policies, plans, and procedures.
• Knowledge of modern office practices, plans, and procedures.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and other job-related computer programs and software applications.
• Knowledge of local, state, and federal Disaster Preparedness Ordinances, regulations, and guidelines.
• Knowledge of emergency management procedures and doctrine.
• Knowledge of the geography and special characteristics of the various parts of Charlotte County, adjoining communities, and the City of Punta Gorda.
• Skill in the use of standard office computer equipment and software applications.
• Skill in effective communication, both orally and in writing.
• Skill in prioritizing and organizing work.
• Skill in the use of office equipment such as a computer, multi-line telephone system, scanner, fax machine, and copier.
• Ability to remain calm and take decisive action during emergencies and other high-pressure situations.
• Ability to maintain accurate records and reports.
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to operate a motor vehicle.
• Ability to provide internal/external guidance and customer assistance via all forms of communication.
• Ability to use computers for data entry, word processing, and/or accounting purposes.
• Ability to author reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with managers, service providers, other employees, and the general public.

Extra Details You Should Know
Extra Details You Should Know:

PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Stooping, walking, sitting, pulling, lifting, grasping, hearing, seeing up close, seeing far away, kneeling, reaching, pushing, talking, standing, finger movement, repetitive motions, depth perception. Occasional lifting up to 50 pounds.


WORK ENVIRONMENT
Work is performed in a relatively safe, and secure work environment.

RISK/SAFETY CONDITIONS
The position requires no exposure or risk related to physical and/or mental health and safety.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the essential job functions satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary job functions herein described. Since every duty associated with this position may not be described herein, employees may be required to perform duties not specifically spelled out in the job description, but which may be reasonably considered to be incidental in the performing of their duties just as though they were actually written out in this job description.
Charlotte County is an Affirmative Action/ADA/Veterans' Preference and Equal Opportunity Employer. Women, Minorities, and Persons
with Disabilities are Encouraged to Apply.
EMERGENCY RESPONSE/RECOVERY ACTIVITIES:

All County employees are required to work before, during, or after an emergency as needed. This may include temporarily being assigned to work and performing duties outside of the normal scope of their position, location and work schedule to fit the needs of the County and its citizens.

Charlotte County is an Affirmative Action, ADA and Equal Opportunity Employer. Women, minorities, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to applyAs a veterans' preference employer, certain service members and veterans, and the spouses and family members of such service members and veterans, who claim and meet eligibility requirements of veterans' preference, receive preference and priority in employment and are encouraged to apply. In addition, certain servicemembers may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements.

All positions with Charlotte County may be subject to drug testing in accordance with the Drug-Free Workplace Program and/or County policy.
Charlotte County Board of County Commissioners offers a comprehensive benefits package to regular full-time employees.
01


Do you have a valid driver's license?

• Yes
• No

02


Are you able to participate in a 24-hour on-call program in cases of emergency?

• Yes
• No

03


Do you possess 2 years of experience minimum in emergency management including planning and volunteer management at the local and regional government setting?

• Yes
• No

04


The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Professional Development Series certificate is required for this role. Do you possess this certificate with the ability to provide proof?

• Yes
• No

05


Completion of the Federal Emergency Management Agency Independent Study courses: IS100, 200, 700 and 800 are required for this role. Did you complete these courses, with the ability to provide proof?

• Yes
• No

06


What is your highest level of education?
07


This application requires the upload for proof of the FEMA Professional Development Series certificate. Did you upload this document?

• Yes
• No

08


This application requires the upload for proof of the FEMA Independent Study Courses: IS100, 200, 700 and 800. Did you upload the proof for ALL of these course completions? Partial upload is not accepted.

• Yes
• No

Required Question