Emergency Management Specialist

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and manage comprehensive communication strategies and public outreach initiatives for the Office of Emergency Management.
• Serve as a point of contact for media relations, community engagement, and crisis communication, ensuring effective dissemination of critical information to the public.
• Work schedule is subject to a 12-hour shift during a disaster or emergency operations center activation.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree with major course work in journalism, communications, emergency management, public relations, or other related field and one year of experience in community engagement, community development, community partnerships, and/or emergency management; or an equivalent combination of related experience and education.
• Must possess a clear criminal history.
• Must possess and maintain a valid Missouri drivers license.
• Available to work a 12-hour shift during a disaster or emergency operations center activation.

Qualifications

• Minimum qualifications include a bachelor's degree with relevant coursework and one year of experience in emergency management or related fields.
• Preferred qualifications include a master's degree in emergency management, public administration, or related field; FEMA Public Information Officer certifications; experience in government or non-profit communications; and bilingual skills (Spanish preferred).

Pay

Hourly Salary Range: $24.41 - $25.15 per hour

Schedule

Working Hours: 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., Monday - Friday

Benefits

• Paid vacation
• 14 paid holidays
• Enrollment in the County Employees Retirement Fund, and two matching deferred compensation plans
• 100% County paid or low-cost employee health insurance premium options
• 100% County paid employee dental premiums
• Subsidized dependent premiums
• County-paid long-term disability and life insurance

Contact

Visit our website and apply at: www.boonemo.gov