NEOGOV · 1 day ago
Emergency Management Specialist – Regional Programs
Colorado Springs, CO
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$91K/yr - $136K/yr
3+ years expEl Paso County is seeking an experienced emergency management professional to support whole-community preparedness and operational response across one of Colorado’s most complex regions. This position plays a key role in advancing regional readiness, coordination, and resilience while handling emergency planning, exercises, and community engagement. The ideal candidate will have strong collaboration skills and a commitment to public service.
GovernmentSoftwareHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologyGovTech
Responsibilities
Responsible for ensuring information and emergency notifications, support resources, and coordination are provided during an emergent event, adhering to operational priorities of saving lives, protecting property, protecting the environment, and stabilizing the community
Develops and maintains professional relationships between the organization and various agencies, municipalities, and military installations within El Paso County and the City of Colorado Springs to ensure whole community emergency management planning and integration. These key organizations include, but are not limited to, the Fire Districts and Fire Departments, Colorado State Emergency Management, American Red Cross, Salvation Army, Colorado Springs Care and Share, and the emergency management offices of colleges, school districts, municipalities, and five military installations within the County
Incorporates stakeholder input and participation from local agencies, municipalities, nonprofits and other agencies as required for disaster prevention, protection, mitigation, response, and recovery activities, ensuring that plans, processes, and procedures are inclusive and unified
Establishes, writes, updates, coordinates, and maintains all-hazards emergency plans, including directing the planning team, setting the planning schedule, soliciting and incorporating feedback and inputs into the plan, finalizing the draft plan, and managing the approval process for the plan
Plans, conducts, and participates in exercises, including independently identifying an exercise need, developing and supervising an exercise team, identifying goals and objectives, completing logistics, and scheduling and conducting the exercise as the exercise director
Coordinates with internal staff/stakeholders, regional partners such as, El Paso County and the City of Colorado Springs, key officials and departments, external agencies, citizen groups, and individual citizens for community disaster and emergency preparedness; coordinates with local nonprofit organizations and local businesses that provide support during emergencies
Presents emergency management training and education programs. Provides presentations on emergency management topics at civic group meetings, businesses, schools, and facility forums
Leads disaster/emergency events and activations as directed, including, but not limited to, serving as the ECC Director, establishing and maintaining liaison between the Incident Commander and the ECC, supervising the ECC and/or its sections (and those persons who staff those areas), and maintaining liaison with other Emergency Operations Centers
Serves as a liaison and representative to the El Paso County and City of Colorado Springs Communications departments/offices, to the Joint Information Center during activations, for emergency messaging and notifications, and for proactive media opportunities in the community
Responds directly to citizen and partner requests, complaints, and feedback. Responds to emergency situations with poise and calmness, providing pertinent communications to necessary parties
Trains, supervises, and evaluates volunteers during normal operations, training, exercises, incidents, and emergencies
Assists in maintaining an operational ECC. This includes training on and operating computer system, software programs, A/V systems, and having the ability to train and instruct partners and other staff members as well
Responsible for operational maintenance and inventory control of assigned supplies and equipment. Manages and ensures p-card purchases are in compliance with County policy and procedures
Coordinates and manages short-term and long-term recovery activities
Plans and organizes meetings, creates and maintains written documents, and is responsible for the coordination of communication. Represents PPROEM during meetings, conferences, and working groups
Operates as the PPROEM on-call duty officer for 24/7 contact, as scheduled
Ensures compliance with county, state, and federal laws and regulations for assigned grants, plans, and procedures
Maintains personal capability (knowledge, skills and abilities) by attending training events and programs and attaining applicable certifications
As assigned, may provide supervision or direction to others during emergencies
May present emergency management issues and recommendations to boards, commissions, and other jurisdictional and community organizations
May be assigned to administer applicable websites/platforms and provide content for the site
May be responsible for identifying, researching, and applying for grant opportunities; may monitor and report grant funding activities and opportunities
Performs other duties as required
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in business administration, public administration, organizational leadership, emergency management, homeland security, natural resources, natural sciences, or a related field from a regionally accredited college
Four years of related professional experience may substitute for the required degree
Three years experience in emergency management or similar field including, but not limited to, first responder experience
Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license
Must have completed ICS 100, 200, 300, 400, 700, and 800 and the FEMA EMI Professional Development Series
Must have or be able to complete HSEEP within one year of hire, based on classroom availability
Must pass conditional post offer background investigation, motor vehicle record check, and drug screen
Knowledge of American Disability Act (ADA) programs and related Federal and State law preferred
Must be honest, truthful, and trustworthy, possessing a high degree of personal integrity
Must possess excellent verbal and written communication skills
Ability to provide excellent customer service
Demonstrated ability during normal and emergency operations to apply critical thinking and decision-making skills
Demonstrated ability to develop and write professional and practical emergency plans, processes, policies, and procedures
Demonstrated ability to develop and present emergency services training and education programs
Ability to respond in a flexible manner and reprioritize work as situations change
Skill in prioritizing multiple tasks and the ability to complete projects in a timely manner
Ability to communicate, motivate, and organize projects among a broad spectrum of personnel and community partners region-wide, frequently under deadline pressure
Ability to use Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel
Ability to use standard office equipment, including computers, fax machine, telephone, copier, calculators, scanners, plotters, and radios
Maintain regular and punctual attendance
Benefits
Medical, dental, and vision benefits
Paid vacation, sick, and personal leave
11 paid holidays
Onsite health centers
Onsite fitness centers
Reach Your Peak wellness program
Short and long term disability
Life insurance
Flexible spending accounts to include dependent care
Employee assistance program
Tuition reimbursement
Retirement plan
Deferred compensation (457b)
Company
NEOGOV
NEOGOV is the leading provider of workforce management software uniquely designed for the public sector, education, and public safety.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$700MKey Investors
The Carlyle Group,Warburg PincusWarburg Pincus
2025-07-28Secondary Market· $700M
2025-07-28Acquired
2021-06-02Private Equity
Leadership Team
Shane Evangelist
CEO
Brandon McDonald
Head Of Marketing
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