EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT COORDINATOR I/II/III

Level I: $6,363 - $7,734 per month

Level II: $7,771 - $9,446 per month

Level III: $9,224 - $11,212 per month

(Appointment Level Dependent Upon Experience/qualifications)

Plus excellent benefits!

Apply by Friday, October 16, 2026, at 5:00 p.m.

THE CITY is focused on enhancing our community members’ quality of life through well-designed services and a positive workplace culture. San Rafael is the economic and cultural heart of Marin County, and its high quality of life is centered on its commercial districts, engaged neighborhoods, active lifestyle, and natural environment. San Rafael, with a population of approximately 60,000, is a full-service city with a City Council/City Manager form of government with 12 departments, more than 400 employees, and a fiscal year 2025-2026 annual budget of approximately $193 million. The City’s vision is to be a vibrant economic and cultural center reflective of its diversity. The City Council is engaged and seeks to strengthen the urban and commercial areas as well as sustain the beautiful natural environment.

San Rafael’s Organizational culture framework is an initiative called “Together San Rafael.” City employees are our greatest asset, and we seek talented individuals with diverse backgrounds who are creative, curious, and excited about a challenge. We are a results-driven team focused on the needs of community members. The Together San Rafael initiative is focused on modernizing City services and increasing the engagement of employees. This initiative recognizes the interconnectedness of the customer and employee experience.

About The Department

The Office of Emergency Services is embedded within the Fire Department and is aligned with the mission to protect life, property and the environment. OES works closely with residents, businesses, partner agencies, and regional stakeholders to build a well-prepared and informed community. OES is also responsible for assuring internal preparedness, including mitigation, continuity, and response plans, staff training, drills, and exercises. OES works closely with the dedicated wildfire mitigation team and plans for all hazards and cascading impacts. By blending technical expertise with strong community engagement and outreach, the San Rafael Fire Department's OES Division leads initiatives that strengthen city-wide resilience, enhances public safety, and supports a unified, effective response before, during, and after disasters.

THE POSITION

The Emergency Management Coordinator (EMC) assists with emergency management and related emergency services through the Office of Emergency Services. The EMC will work to improve community disaster preparedness and resiliency through outreach, education, engagement, and empowerment, support Emergency Operation Center functions, draft, improve, train, and drill City emergency plans.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (including but not limited to - view the full job spec HERE)

Plan, organize, review, evaluate, and personally perform activities to implement a variety of emergency preparedness and disaster recovery programs and procedures under the NIMS/SEMS/ICS models
Support and coordinate emergency alerting notifications
Support the development and maintenance of a variety of planning documents, including but not limited to the Hazard Mitigation Plan, Wildfire Action Plan, the Emergency Operations Plan, hazard specific playbooks, and EOC Handbook
Address the needs and inquiries of residents in a compassionate, articulate, and reasonable manner
Assist in the development and implementation of public awareness programs, training drills, and exercises
Participates in community development and engagement events to promote emergency preparedness, wildfire awareness, and response best practices
Represent the department through collaboration with multiple community-based organizations, partner agencies and varied stakeholders involving emergency and non-emergency settings
Seek and participate in the development of various community preparedness and emergency grants and supplemental resources opportunities
Assist in the development and maintenance of the City's Emergency Operations Center (EOC) and training of EOC staff

IDEAL CANDIDATE

The ideal candidate will be a technical expert, innovative problem-solver and share a commitment to being a collaborative and trusted community partner. They will have a deep proficiency in emergency planning, hazard analysis, community preparedness and EOC management. They will be relationship focused and have a strong ability to engage and motivate others towards resiliency and readiness. They will be able to adapt to emerging situations, anticipate challenges, and be pro-active in their communication and problem solving. They will embody "Together San Rafael" ideals (summarized as teamwork, service, and reimagining), in service to the San Rafael Community and its partners.

Education/Experience/Other Requirements

Graduation from an accredited high school or equivalent (GED)
Valid California Class C Driver's License with a satisfactory driving record
The ability to read, write, and speak Spanish is preferred

Emergency Management Coordinator i

One (1) year or more of professional experience relating to emergency management, public safety, public administration, public communications, or closely related field
College level course work in emergency management, public safety, public administration, behavioral science or closely related field may be substituted for experience

Emergency Management Coordinator Ii

Three (3) years or more of professional experience in emergency management, public safety, public administration, public communications or a closely related field
Requires at least one professional certification equivalent to 40 hours of training (see job description for further details)
Relevant college level course work, professional training, and certifications may be substituted for professional work experience on a year-for-year basis

Emergency Management Coordinator Iii

Three (3) or more years of progressively responsible work experience in an organization performing emergency management, disaster planning, and/or response, which has provided advanced knowledge of emergency management concepts, terminology and procedures
Professional certification equivalent to at least 40 hours of training as noted above for EMCII
Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in emergency management, public safety, public administration, public communications, or a related field
Possession of a Certified Emergency Manager from IAEM with at least two other professional credentials may be substituted for a Bachelor's degree

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger; handle, feel or hold; reach with hands and arms; and talk, hear, taste, or smell. The employee frequently is required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is required to walk off trails; up and down steep grades and inclines in heavily vegetated areas of the natural environment in all types of weather conditions. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. Employees will be issued personal protective equipment (PPE) and is responsible for using the proper PPE in the appropriate environment. Examples of PPE may include a hardhat, hearing protection while in noisy environments, eye protection and safety shoes.

Benefits

This position is a regular position of the City’s SEIU Local 1021 employee group and is eligible to receive benefits including but not limited to:

MEDICAL | City group health coverage, with the City paying a fixed dollar amount toward the cost of the monthly insurance premium: Employee only: $998.00 | Employee plus one: $1,995.00 | Family: $2,520.00
DENTAL | Premium fully paid for employee plus eligible dependents.
VISION | Premium fully paid for employee.
VACATION LEAVE | 10 days annually, increases after 3 years of service
SICK LEAVE | 12 days annually
HOLIDAYS | 12 paid City holidays plus 1 floating holiday per year
BEREAVEMENT LEAVE | Up to 5 days paid leave
PAID PARENTAL LEAVE (if eligible) | Up to 300 hours paid leave. SEIU employees also contribute to State Disability Insurance (SDI)
END OF LIFE CARE LEAVE | Up to 80 hours paid leave
LIFE INSURANCE & AD&D | $20,000 Life policy and $20,000 AD&D policy
LONG TERM DISABILITY | 66.67% of salary, up to $1,000 per month
RETIREMENT | Enrollment in the Marin County Retirement System (MCERA) pension plan, a defined benefit retirement program
- Tier 2 - hired on or after 7/1/2011: 2% @ 55, Average of 3 highest years
- Tier 3 PEPRA - hired on or after 1/1/2013: 2% @ 62, Average of 3 highest years
GYM MEMBERSHIP REIMBURSEMENT | Up to $198 per year
BILINGUAL PAY (if eligible) | Up to $250 per month

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