Emergency Management Specialist-Logistics

Job Overview Plans, coordinates, and manages public works projects with an emphasis on pavement preservation projects. Provides management on assigned projects. Position grade 410. Annual salary $76,709-$115,064 (effective 6/27/2026). Benefits Vacation: 17 days annually, up to 24 days based on years of service Holidays: 11 paid holidays per year Sick Leave: 14 days per year Mandatory employee contributions of 12% are matched by the City. Medical: Three options administered by Blue Cross Blue Shield Arizona. City contributes $2,000 annually to Health Savings Account when a high deductible plan is selected. Healthcare Cost Reduction incentives up to $360/year are available to participating employees. Comprehensive Employee Wellness Program. Dental: Two options administered by Delta Dental. Vision: Administered by United Healthcare. Life: City paid life insurance equal to annual salary rounded to nearest thousand. Essential Functions Prepares and coordinates the City’s all-hazards emergency and disaster-related SOPs/guides and associated checklists. Coordinates and communicates with internal departments, community partners, and stakeholders to provide information on emergency management, resolve problems, and respond to requests. Supports management and coordination of special programs and projects, including federal, state, and local grant programs related to emergency management and public safety. Represents the City on emergency preparedness and homeland security related issues within area of responsibility; provides information to the Emergency Management Director. Assists with maintaining the Emergency Operations Center (EOC) in a state of readiness and ensuring appropriate prevention, protection, mitigation, response, and recovery planning and preparedness for the City. Assists with disaster response and recovery during an emergency or preparedness exercises and assists with the development of incidents and exercises to identify best practices and develop After Action Reports (AARs) /Improvement Plans (IPs). Identifies efficiencies and improvements within area of responsibility. Serves as a point of contact within assigned program areas. Serves as the Duty Officer on a scheduled rotational basis. Provides support to leadership and may assist with coordination of operations during the Director’s absence, as assigned. Performs other duties as assigned. Responsibilities By Function Planning Conducts the maintenance and update process for the Multi‑Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan (MJHMP), the City’s Emergency Operations Plan (EOP), and department Continuity of Operations Plans (COOP). Provides support for internal departments with prevention, protection, mitigation, response, and recovery; plans and coordinates interdepartmental activities to ensure an effective City‑wide response during an emergency. Develops and implements a process for plan review and updates. Participates in the public safety planning process for large‑scale, special events and mega events. Coordinates contingency planning efforts with public safety personnel for large‑scale special events and mega events. May serve as Planning Section Chief (PSC) for large‑scale special events, mega events and no‑notice incidents. Operations Monitors compliance with National Incident Management System (NIMS), ensuring City employees complete required training commensurate with their job classification and role in the Emergency Operations Center (EOC). Monitors compliance with training requirements for All Hazards Incident Management Team (AHIMT) members. Develops, coordinates, and delivers emergency management training programs and provides instruction on emergency management prevention, protection, mitigation, response, and recovery planning and procedures. Develops and conducts emergency preparedness exercises and drills using Homeland Security Exercise and Evaluation Program (HSEEP) guidelines to train, test, and validate capabilities to respond to emergencies and disasters. Develops Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for Emergency Operations Center (EOC) activations under direction of leadership. May serve as Operations Section Chief (OSC) for large‑scale special events, mega events and no‑notice incidents. Logistics Manages the emergency notification system and conducts periodic tests with other Emergency Management Specialists to ensure staff proficiency in use. Conducts Citywide capability assessment and identifies existing resources and capability gaps. Participates in ensuring preparedness, availability of equipment and supplies, and readiness of staff and the Emergency Operations Center (EOC). Conducts regular inventories of equipment and supplies. Assists with regular maintenance of technology resources (hardware and software) in conference rooms and the Emergency Operations Center (EOC). Acts as liaison with Innovation & Technology on all technology related matters. Develops Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for resource management under direction of leadership. May serve as Logistics Section Chief (LSC) for large‑scale special events, mega events and no‑notice incidents. Minimum Qualifications / Special Requirements / Success Factors Bachelor’s degree in Emergency Management or related field and one year of professional‑level experience in emergency management. Any equivalent combination of education, training and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities is qualifying. One year of relevant experience may be substituted for each year of required education. Knowledge Of Comprehensive emergency management principles and practices in prevention, protection, mitigation, response, and recovery. Tools and technology used to carry out emergency management functions and in the Emergency Operations Center (EOC). Incident Command System (ICS) principles and practices. Federal, state, local, and tribal laws, regulations, and guidelines related to emergency management and disaster assistance. Ability To Provide effective professional contributions and collaboration across City departments and partner agencies and organizations. Establish and maintain effective and positive relationships as well as influence and build consensus. Prepare and produce written documents with clearly organized thoughts using proper sentence construction, punctuation, and grammar. Develop and maintain positive working relationships with federal, state, local, tribal and private sector officials and the public. Comprehend and make inferences from written material and gather pertinent facts, make thorough analyses, and arrive at sound conclusions. Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing, in individual and group settings. Exercise initiative and demonstrate sound judgment with sensitive or confidential information. Special Requirements Completion of FEMA Independent Study (IS) courses 100, 200, 700, 800 and 2200 within 90 days of hire. Serve as Duty Officer on a scheduled rotational basis, which includes evenings, weekends, and holidays. Work may require non‑standard work schedules including evenings, weekends, and holidays when required to perform operational duties during large‑scale special events, mega events or no‑notice incidents. Physical Requirements/Working Conditions Work is primarily conducted in an office setting with prolonged periods of sitting. May require travel to offsite locations for meetings and/or training and exercises. May require after‑hours response to the Emergency Operations Center (EOC) in the event of an activation. Benefit information is outlined here: This position description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the position change. #J-18808-Ljbffr City of Glendale AZ