Emergency Management Program Analyst

The City of Walnut Creek is seeking one full-time Emergency Management Program Analyst to join the City Manager’s Office. This is an at-will position serving at the will of the City Manager. Salary Salary: The current salary range for Emergency Management Program Analyst is $127,107 to $153,202 annually. Placement in the range will depend on qualifications. Closing Date Closing Date: Tuesday, July 21, 2026, at 5:00 PM PST. Why You’ll Love This Position This position is great because you will have the opportunity to: Strengthen the City’s emergency preparedness and enhance community resilience; Collaborate across departments and build strong, citywide partnerships; Access paid professional development training and certifications. About the Department The City Manager’s Office oversees the activities of city departments, implements policies set by the city council, and ensures that city services are efficiently delivered. The office includes seven divisions: City Attorney, City Clerk, Communications & Outreach, Economic Development, Emergency Preparedness, Risk Management, and Sustainability. Position Overview The Emergency Management Program Analyst: Plans, organizes, implements, and maintains the City’s emergency management program, including disaster mitigation, preparedness, response, and recovery; Develops and maintains community-based disaster preparedness and response programs; Develops and maintains partnerships with local, County, State, and Federal agencies, non-profits, and community groups involved in emergency preparedness and disaster planning. The Ideal Candidate The ideal candidate will be passionate about connecting with people, building partnerships, and helping others prepare for emergencies before they happen. They will thrive in a collaborative, self-directed environment, working across City departments and alongside community partners to enhance emergency preparedness and resilience. The most successful candidate will be driven by curiosity, initiative, and the ability to turn innovative ideas into practical solutions that strengthen Walnut Creek and the community we serve. Plans, organizes, directs, develops, evaluates, and updates emergency management plans and procedures; Assesses City-wide training needs and develops training programs that meet State and Federal guidelines; coordinates and conducts training; Organizes and tests Emergency Operations Center (EOC) equipment and systems, develops activation procedures; Plans, organizes, directs, and evaluates City-wide disaster exercises and drills in accordance with State and Federal requirements; Develops and maintains a comprehensive hazards risk assessment; develops, prioritizes, and implements disaster prevention and mitigation plans and programs; Strengthens community resilience and promotes community hazards awareness and disaster education programs; represents the City before civic and community groups; Maintains the Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) program and provides CERT members with training exercises in emergency relief efforts; Establishes and maintains effective relations with community organizations, schools, business community, the Red Cross, and other community-based groups; Serves as liaison with Federal, State, and local agencies; staffs and serves on committees with other departments, outside agencies, commissions, and emergency management groups. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Considerable knowledge of and skill in interpreting, applying, and explaining Federal, State, and local agencies, laws, policies, standards, best practices, and principles related to emergency preparedness; Knowledge of principles and practices of emergency management program planning, development, administration, and disaster preparedness; Knowledge of methods, techniques, and trends involved in the development, administration, implementation, and evaluation of emergency management training programs; Knowledge of particular emergency and natural disaster hazards that may affect the planning needs of a city; Knowledge of techniques to gain community involvement in risk assessment, disaster planning, resident and community disaster education, and other emergency management programs; Skill in facilitation and developing and maintaining effective working relationships with City employees and external partners; Ability to coordinate emergency management programs with other agencies for effective and sustainable resource utilization; Ability to prepare clear, concise, and accurate plans, procedures, reports, correspondence, and other written materials conforming with Federal and State guidelines. Education A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four‑year college or university with major coursework in emergency management, public policy, planning, public or business administration, communications, or a related field. Experience A minimum of four (4) years of professional experience in emergency management, emergency preparedness, disaster response, emergency response, and/or public education programs related to emergency management, preparedness, or response. Special Requirements Possession of, or ability to obtain prior to employment, a valid Class C California Driver’s License and a good driving record; The employee may be required to work on‑call, evenings, and weekends, and to respond to the City’s Emergency Operations Center in the event of activation. Application Information To apply, visit The deadline to apply is Tuesday, July 21, 2026, at 5:00 PM PST. #J-18808-Ljbffr City-of-Walnut-Creek-