The City of Topeka is seeking an experienced and safety-focused individual to serve as the City’s Emergency Preparedness Manager. This position is responsible for overseeing the development, implementation, and maintenance of emergency preparedness plans, procedures, training programs and public education. The incumbent plays a critical role in ensuring that the City is fully prepared for any emergency situation such as natural disasters, accidents, or security threats and serves as the point of contact for emergency declarations and claim reimbursements.
What you'll do:
Develop, test, maintain and provide training on Citywide and department-level Continuity of Operations Plans, Emergency Management Plans and Emergency Operations Plans.
Serve as the point of contact for the State and Federal government for emergency declarations and claim reimbursements.
Conduct training and maintain documentation for emergency training to City and community participants.
The ideal candidate is:
Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
An excellent communicator with the ability to train and lead large groups effectively.
Able to react calmly and maintain composure in high-stress situations.
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university related to emergency management, law enforcement, fire science or a related field is required.
A combination of education and experience doing work that is related to emergency management is acceptable.
One year of additional experience beyond the minimum requirement will be considered equivalent to one year of collegiate-level studies.
Three years of experience in a related field is required.
Completion of advanced FEMA/NIMS (National Incident Management System) 100, 200, 400 and 700 courses are required.
Must be insurable within the standards set by the City of Topeka’s insurance carrier and must possess and maintain a valid Class C Kansas driver’s license.
Preferred Qualifications:
Master's Degree in a related field.
Previous experience being directly involved with plans writing, decision making, and participation response, preparedness and recovery phases of emergency management.
Additional licenses or certifications such as DRI (Disaster Recovery Institute) International Certification.
Annual entry salary: $85,000 - $100,000 Depending on Qualifications
For additional information or to submit an application: https://www.topeka.org/careers
