Emergency management Jobs in USA

The Job

The Office of Emergency Services (County OES) is recruiting for Emergency Management Coordinators to support a wide range of preparedness and coordination efforts across the county. This role will assist with community outreach and preparedness education, maintain technology and applications, and provide interagency support. This position will also collect and analyze data related to community preparedness, support administrative functions by drafting reports and correspondence, and maintain records of emergency plans. In addition, this position will help review and update emergency preparedness plans and protocols. About the Department The Office of Emergency Services (County OES) responsible for countywide emergency planning, mitigation, response and recovery activities. The OES works with all County departments and 24 cities, and many non-government organizations. In the event of an emergency, the OES manages the County's Emergency Operations Center (EOC) and coordinates the County's disaster response with local, state and federal governments. The Director of Emergency Services oversees the day-to-day administration of the County's disaster preparedness and response program and development of the County's Emergency Operations Plan. One of the primary functions is to ensure that the EOC is in a constant state of readiness. For more detailed information, refer to the Emergency Management Coordinator job description. EXCELLENT BENEFITS To review job-specific benefits, refer to: Summary of Benefits Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT 1) Must pass a background check and physical medical exam prior to appointment. 2) Travel throughout the County is required and employees are required to make provision for transportation. A valid California driver license and proof of automobile liability insurance must be provided and maintained for the individual providing the transportation. 3) Specialized certifications may be required, depending on assignment. 4) Sponsorship: Please note San Bernardino County is not able to consider candidates who will require visa sponsorship at the time of application or in the future.

Minimum Requirements

Applicants must meet one (1) of the following options:

Option 1:

Experience: Experience providing support during Emergency Operations Center (EOC) activations totaling three (3) days OR participating in three (3) Natural Disaster Emergency Management drills within the last three (3) years. Experience may be gained through multiple incidents, drills, or activations that collectively equal three (3) days of participation. Routine workplace safety drills, such as fire or earthquake evacuation drills where participation is limited to following standard safety procedures and does not involve an assigned emergency management role or responsibility, is not considered qualifying experience.

OR

Option 2:

Education: Completion of a Career Technical Education (CTE) program in Emergency Response, or military training program (Certificates must be attached), or 30 semester units (45 quarter) post-secondary coursework in emergency management, emergency response, public safety, homeland security, fire science, public health preparedness, or a closely related field. (Transcripts must be attached)*

OR

Option 3:

One (1) year of full time equivalent clerical experience supporting emergency management, disaster preparedness, public safety, public health preparedness, or homeland security programs. (Emergency Dispatcher experience not considered qualifying)

*Important Notes: Qualifying degrees or coursework must be completed at a college or university accredited by any accrediting association recognized by the United States Department of Education. Degrees or coursework completed outside the U.S. must be accompanied with an evaluation report from a reputable credential evaluation service showing equivalency to degrees or coursework completed at a college or university accredited by any accrediting association recognized by the United States Department of Education. (Must be attached if applicable.) For education evaluation services, refer to Naces.

Desired Qualifications

The ideal candidate will possess:

• An Associate's degree in a Risk Management, GIS, Homeland Security or Emergency Management.
• Knowledge and exposure to the duties and responsibilities of Office of Emergency Services.
• Strong technical abilities and comfortable working with software, data, and modern digital tools, and able to quickly learn new systems.

Selection Process

Examination Procedure: There will be a competitive evaluation of qualifications based on a review of the Application and Supplemental Questionnaire. It is to your advantage to be explicit in your responses on the Application and Supplemental Questionnaire. Application Procedure: Please complete and submit the online employment application and supplemental questionnaire as soon as possible to ensure consideration. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the application and/or supplemental questionnaires. Please complete and submit the online employment application and supplemental questionnaire by 5:00pm, Friday, July 10, 2026. All communications regarding the selection process will be via email. Applicants are encouraged to check their e-mail frequently to learn additional information regarding this recruitment. Check your Government Jobs account for notifications. Update your firewalls to allow e-mails from San Bernardino County through governmentjobs.com. Update your Spam, Junk, and Bulk settings to ensure it will not spam/block/filter communications from email addresses with the following domain "@hr.sbcounty.gov". Finally, be sure to keep your personal information updated. Taking these steps now will help ensure you receive all communications regarding this recruitment. To ensure timely and successful submission of your online application, please allow ample time to complete and submit your application before the posted filing deadline. Applicants will be automatically logged-out if they have not submitted the application and all required materials prior to the posted deadline. Once your application has been successfully submitted you will receive an onscreen confirmation and an email. We recommend that you save and/or print these for your records. Please note: if you do not receive an onscreen confirmation and an email acknowledging our receipt of your application, we have not received your application. If you require technical assistance, follow this link to review the Government Jobs online application guide or contact their Toll-Free Applicant Support line at (855) 524-5627. Please note that Human Resources is not responsible for any issues or delays caused by your internet connection, computer, or browser when submitting an application. EEO/ADA: San Bernardino County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant employer, committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants. ADA Accommodation: If you have a disability and require accommodations in the testing process, submit the Special Testing Accommodations Request Form within one week of a recruitment filing deadline. Veterans' Preference: Eligible veterans and their spouse or widow(er) who are not current County employees may be awarded additional Veterans' Preference points. Click details and instructions on how to request these points, please refer to the Veterans' Preference Information(Download PDF). For more important details, review the Applicant Information and County Employment Process.