ISSUED:

09/09/2026

CLOSES:

09/18/2026

Position:

EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT SPECIALIST II

Salary:

$64,767

Annually Division:

Unassigned Department:

OFFICE OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT

Department:

OFFICE OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT

Division:

Unassigned Hours:

8:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M., Monday - Friday; will be required to be on-call for a period of seven (7) days on a rotating schedule as Duty Officer.

Other:

Must be able to lift 50 pounds.

THIS IS A GRANT-FUNDED, AT-WILL POSITION.

Use the Job ID based on the Position Location as follows Location Job ID 20 S. Military Trail, WPB 36147 Performs responsible, administrative work within the OEM. Executes technical planning and scheduling for community outreach for all-hazard preparedness, organizational preparedness, and Community Emergency Response Team (CERT). Serves as the Office's Training and Exercise Coordinator responsible for all program areas, including creation of the Integrated Preparedness Plan, exercise program, and evaluation and corrective action program. Assists with the coordination and management of related Office functions/programs. Reviews and revises plans; works on assigned projects to analyze, prevent, or solve operational problems, determines appropriate courses of action, or offers pertinent solutions to management. Work is performed under general supervision and is reviewed by an administrative superior through conferences, reports, and evaluation of results achieved.

QUALIFICATIONS

This position requires qualified applicants to possess one of the following: A Bachelor's Degree in Emergency Management, Public/Business Administration, or related field; minimum of two (2) years of experience in the administration and planning of emergency operations and procedures, OR An Associate's Degree in Emergency Management, Public/Business Administration, or related field; minimum of four (4) years of experience in the administration and planning of emergency operations and procedures, OR An unrelated Bachelor's Degree; minimum of three (3) years of experience in the administration and planning of emergency operations and procedures, OR Graduation from high school or an equivalent recognized certification; minimum of six (6) years of experience in the administration and planning of emergency operations and procedures.

NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

The selected candidate for this position MUST complete the following: National Incident Management System (NIMS) training courses: IS-100, IS-700, IS-800, and IS-2200 within 6 months of hire, AND NIMS training courses: G-191, G-300, and G-2300 within 11 months of hire.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Preferred qualifications include: Experience with emergency management operations and/or projects, Experience coordinating training programs, Experience using WebEOC software (must specify on application) , and Knowledge of NIMS and/or Homeland Security Exercise and Evaluation Program (HSEEP) compliance. All employees of Palm Beach County may be required to work before, during and/or after a natural or man-made disaster or hurricane. In accordance with Affirmative Action requirements of Sec. 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended, and provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, the County provides reasonable accommodation. If you need a reasonable accommodation for interviewing or initial employment, please notify the Palm Beach County BCC Human Resources Department. EO/AA Employer M/F/D/V; (Drug Free Work Place).