Sr. Emergency Management Officer

Job Description:

Sr. Emergency Management Officer

Description

Hiring Range: $71,661 - $93,159 annual compensation

Job Posting Closing on: Monday, July 7, 2025

Workdays & Hours: Monday - Friday 8am - 5pm; Some evening/weekend work required. Must be able to activate for 24/7 disaster response as needed.

Benefits for this position include: 11 Paid Holidays, Medical, Dental, Vision, Paid Time Off, Pension Plan, Professional Development Opportunities. Find Out More!

The City of Fort Worth is one of the fastest growing large cities in the U.S. Our employees serve the needs of nearly 1,000,000 residents, promoting our values of exceptional customer experience, mutual respect, embracing our diversity, continuous improvement, ethical behavior, and accountability.

A Sr. Emergency Management Officer is available within Emergency Management & Communications.

As part of our continued evolution and dedication to public safety, the newly formed Emergency Management & Communications (EM&C) Department is seeking an experienced and visionary Sr. Emergency Management Officer which will function as the Manager of Community Engagement and Preparedness programs in our Office of Emergency Management (OEM).

A Defining Opportunity in Public Safety Leadership

This is an opportunity to help reimagine what emergency management and communications looks like in one of America's most dynamic urban centers. With the creation of this new department, Fort Worth is uniquely positioned to build a first-class, nationally recognized emergency management and communications program rooted in innovation, coordination, and resilience - with strong support from the department’s 911 Administrator, Emergency Management Coordinator, and Director.

The EM&C Department plays a vital role in safeguarding the community by:

• Coordinating disaster and emergency response efforts, 911 access, and collaboration among first responders and public safety partners,
• Leading public preparedness initiatives and maintaining communication systems-such as emergency alerts and real-time information sharing-to keep the public informed and protected,
• Supporting recovery and mitigation efforts to minimize future risks, restore essential services, and strengthen community resilience.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in emergency planning, public administration, or a related field
• Three (3) years of increasingly responsible emergency management, disaster response, or related experience
• Must pass Drug Screen, Physical.
• Valid Texas driver's license.
• Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate, valid technician level amateur radio license.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s in Emergency Management, Public Administration, or related field.
• Certified Emergency Manager (CEM) designation from the International Association of Emergency Managers (IAEM) and (or) Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) Certification
• FEMA Professional Development Series (PDS) including NIMS, ICS, Public Information Officer (PIO) Training, and (or) emergency planning course work.

The Sr. Emergency Management Officer job responsibilities include:

• Lead the development and oversight of Community Engagement & Preparedness programs that enhance the city’s capabilities in preparedness, mitigation, response, and recovery.
• Design and implement public outreach, education, and training initiatives that engage diverse communities and ensure the public is well-informed before, during, and after emergencies.
• Coordinate emergency planning and public safety operations for special events, working closely with City departments to ensure readiness and operational support.
• Build and maintain strategic partnerships across sectors such as health care, education, nonprofits, and private industry to strengthen community resilience and response capacity.
• Supervising and mentoring staff involved in emergency planning and preparedness, while ensuring plans and procedures meet operational standards and City objectives.
• Collaborating with schools, hospitals, and partner agencies to develop and maintain coordinated emergency response procedures and continuity plans.
• Participating in Emergency Operations Center (EOC) activations and field responses, supporting real-time coordination during incidents such as severe weather, public health emergencies, and infrastructure disruptions.
• Evaluating and updating emergency plans and programs, ensuring continuous improvement, compliance, and effective service delivery across departments and stakeholders.

Working Conditions and Physical Demand as stated on official City job description

• Depending on assignment, positions in this class typically require touching, talking, hearing, seeing, grasping, standing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, walking, repetitive motions, climbing, balancing, pushing, pulling and lifting.
• Light Work - Depending on assignment, positions in this class typically exert up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly having to move objects. If the use of arm and/or leg controls requires exertion of forces greater than that for the Sedentary Work category and the worker sits most of the time, the job is rated Light Work.
• Note: Applicants for this position must pass a Criminal Justice Information Systems (CJIS) fingerprint-based background check and maintain CJIS eligibility. Due to CJIS requirements related to system access, the following will result in being disqualified for this position: Felony Convictions, Felony Deferred Adjudication, Class A Misdemeanor Conviction, Class B Misdemeanor Convictions in the last 10 years, Class A Misdemeanor Deferred Adjudication, Class B Misdemeanor Deferred Adjudication in the last 10 years, an Open Arrest for Any Criminal Offense (Felony or Misdemeanor), and ALL Family Violence Convictions regardless of class.

Apply Now! Come be part of something special in Fort Worth.

Applicants for this position must pass a Criminal Justice Information Systems (CJIS) fingerprint-based background check and maintain CJIS eligibility. Due to CJIS requirements related to system access, the following will result in being disqualified for this position: Felony Convictions, Felony Deferred Adjudication, Class A Misdemeanor Conviction, Class B Misdemeanor Convictions in the last 10 years, Class A Misdemeanor Deferred Adjudication, Class B Misdemeanor Deferred Adjudication in the last 10 years, an Open Arrest for Any Criminal Offense (Felony or Misdemeanor), and ALL Family Violence Convictions regardless of class.

Conditions of Employment

The City of Fort Worth is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. It is the policy and practice of the City to recruit, hire, train and promote a diverse workforce without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, parental status, military service, or another non-merit factor.

The City of Fort Worth is committed to full compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to participate in the job application or interview process and to perform essential job functions.

Candidates who do not meet the Education requirement, may be considered if they have more relevant work experience than the position requires. Those selected for employment will be required to pass Pre-Employment checks depending on the position requirements. Those could include, but are not limited to: criminal background check, drug screen, education verification, etc. criminal convictions will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Employees are paid by direct deposit only.