Emergency Management Coordinator at Maricopa County

Posting Date

10/30/25

Application Deadline

11/06/25

Pay Range

$66,000 - $93,500 annually

Salary offers are based on the candidate's equivalent experience and internal equity with other employees within the same job classification. The position is not eligible for overtime compensation for all hours worked over 40 in the designated workweek.

Job Type

Contractor with Benefits

Department

Emergency Management

About the Position

Are you a master Emergency Management Coordinator who keeps a level head in the face of chaos? Do you have the ability to prepare for the worst and hope for the best? If so, we encourage you to apply for our Emergency Management Coordinator contract position, where you will use your unique skills to develop plans for preparedness, response, and recovery from unusual emergencies. Join the team that seeks to create safer, resilient communities in Maricopa County!

About the Department of Emergency Management

Are you passionate about safety and security with a high level of patience, dedication, devotion, and empathy? We are looking for motivated individuals to rise to the occasion! Maricopa County Department of Emergency Management prepares for/ responds to, and recovers from large-scale community disasters. Some of our partners include local and state governments, industry leaders, universities, and community organizations active in disaster response. One of our divisions is Security Services, which provides a strong safety & security atmosphere through a superior level of professionalism and outstanding customer service. We affirmatively promote, preserve, and enhance a safe, secure, comfortable, and welcoming environment for all County residents. Our responsibilities are to the people and safeguarding and protecting all County assets assigned to our care. Join our team to continue our efforts to keep our residents safe from disaster.

Proud to Offer

• Work with a greater purpose

• Tuition reimbursement

• Exceptional work-life balance

• Opportunities for growth and development within Maricopa County

• Low-cost, high-value healthcare for you and your qualifying dependents

• Child care benefits including access to our on-site center Maricopa County Kids Club, dedicated to serving Maricopa County families exclusively

• Paid vacation, sick time, and parental leave

• Extensive wellness program, including healthcare premium discounts

• Maricopa County participates in the Arizona State Retirement System. This defined retirement benefit requires a 12% monthly contribution rate and includes a 100% employer match on Day 1

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We Require

• Two years of professional experience in program or project management for emergency operations

• Bachelor's degree in public or business administration, emergency management, communications, or a related field

• A combination of post-secondary education and/or job-related experience may substitute for the minimum qualifications on a year-for-year basis

Other Requirements

• Valid Arizona driver's license upon hire

• Completion of FEMA IS-100, IS-200, ICS-300, ICS-400, IS-700, IS-800, IS-120.c, IS-230.d, IS-235.c, IS-240.b, IS-241.b, IS-242.b, IS-244.a, and IS-2200 or the ability to complete within one year of the hire date

• Experience utilizing National Incident Management System (NIMS), Incident Command System (ICS), Comprehensive Preparedness Guide (CPG) 101, and Homeland Security Exercise and Evaluation Program (HSEEP)

• Works a rotational schedule as an on-call duty officer on a recurring basis after hours and on weekends

We Also Value

• Master's degree in emergency management or Homeland Security from an accredited college or university

• Experience working in local, state, tribal, or federal emergency management

• Experience working in an Emergency Operations Center during a disaster or emergency

• FEMA Professional Development Series (PDS) and Advanced Professional Series (APS) Certificates of Completion

• Completion of or progress towards the International Association of Emergency Managers (IAEM) Certified Emergency Manager or Associate Emergency Manager

Job Contributions

• Assist in the planning, implementation, training, and exercise associated with emergency management programs and projects, including Nuclear Power Plant (NPP) incident response and preventative radiological/nuclear detection and interdiction initiatives

• Develop, coordinate, and/or conduct all-hazards training and exercises for the County, cities, towns, and related government and partner agencies per departmental Training and Exercise Plans and Homeland Security Exercise and Evaluation Program guidance

• Develop, coordinate, and evaluate emergency operations plans and/or continuity of operations plans of the County, cities, towns, and related government and partner agencies

• Assist in preparing and coordinating the County's all-hazards emergency and disaster-related preparedness, mitigation, response, and recovery standard operating procedures/guides and associated checklist

• Serve as essential personnel in the County, partner city, town, and tribal nation's Emergency Operations Center (EOC)during emergencies and exercises on a 24/7 basis

• Conduct and support community all-hazards education and outreach activities, and work with county departments to enhance employee and family preparedness

• Serve as the department's principal point of contact for assigned department programs or projects

• Abide by policies and procedures to provide timely, coordinated, and accurate crisis and emergency risk information to the public, media, and local governmental agencies

• Develop and implement new initiatives to maximize effectiveness and efficiency in pursuit of departmental, County, and regional all-hazard preparedness, response, and recovery objectives

• Other Job Duties as assigned

Working Conditions

• Exerting 50-100 lbs. occasionally, 10-25 lbs. frequently, or up to 10-20 lbs. constantly

• Position is typically office or administrative work and is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions

Selection Procedure

• Only the most qualified candidates will be considered

• Consideration will only be given to candidates who submit online applications

• Candidates will be contacted primarily through email and their Workday online application profile

• Must pass a pre-employment background and/or fingerprint investigation as required by statute or policy, including drug and alcohol testing requirements for positions designated as safety-sensitive

Maricopa County is an equal opportunity employer.

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