Emergency Management Specialist Jobs

Experience the best of both suburban and urban lifestyles in Chatham County in Coastal Georgia. It's an inviting community and a perfect place to live, work, and play. Chatham County has much to offer as the fifth-oldest county in Georgia and the largest one outside of Atlanta. You'll be amazed by the stunning riverfront community that includes the city of Savannah and a three-mile beach on Tybee Island. To ensure excellent service, over 1,800 diverse team members work in Chatham County Government’s 35 departments to serve the county's citizens. We attract people from all over the country by providing amazing benefits, competitive salaries, and growth opportunities. Join Team Chatham today!

Chatham Emergency Management Agency has an immediate opening for Emergency Management Specialist. You are encouraged to apply if you meet the minimum qualifications.

This position assists in the planning, development, coordination and operation of the Chatham County Emergency Management Program; contributes to the development and maintenance of emergency plans, researches risks and makes recommendations; coordinates logistics with a variety of entities regarding plans, including healthcare facilities, volunteer organizations, cultural and historic institutions, municipal partners, etc.; assists with maintaining operational readiness of assets and equipment through the regular inspection, operational testing, preventative maintenance and repair of fixed and mobile equipment; assists in ensuring the Emergency Operation Center facilities, equipment, and resources are in a constant state of readiness and are fully functional; and supports the activation of response equipment and assets. This position will also serve as part of a Duty Officer Program responsible for obtaining and maintaining situational awareness during potential or real-world events and initial activation of the County's Emergency Operation Center. Your effective communication skills, attention to detail, and calm demeanor in stressful situations are crucial to success in this role. Other duties may be assigned.

Bachelor's Degree in Emergency Management, Homeland Security, or a closely related field, and one (1) year of experience in Emergency Management, Public Safety, or Information Technology; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience. Experience with project management is preferred. You must possess or be able to obtain a Class F driver's license within six (6) months of employment.

During emergencies and disasters affecting Chatham County, you may be required to report to work as part of a disaster operations team.

In accordance with the Department of Transportation, Commercial Driver's License (CDL) holders and those employed in safety-sensitive positions are subject to random drug testing.

Chatham County provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, marital status, or military/veteran status in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.