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Job Summary
Under general direction, the Deputy Emergency Manager supports the administration and execution of the County Emergency Management Program, including coordination, planning, response, and grant administration. This position serves as the operational second-in-command and designated alternate to the Emergency Manager, responsible for program readiness, continuity, and 24/7 emergency management coverage.
- The application window will close on Friday, March 27, 2026 at 5:00 pm**
Job Responsibilities
- Assist in the day-to-day execution of the County Emergency Management Program, maintaining operational readiness of plans, systems, personnel, and facilities.
- Coordinate the activation, staffing, and operational support of fixed, temporary, or mobile Emergency Operations Centers (EOC), including maintenance of procedures, communications systems, and operational documentation.
- Maintain and update the County Emergency Operations Plan (EOP), Continuity of Operations (COOP) elements, annexes, and supporting procedures to ensure compliance, usability, and alignment with partner capabilities.
- Plan, conduct, and evaluate countywide training and exercise programs consistent with National Incident Management System (NIMS), Incident Command System (ICS), and Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) doctrine; develop After-Action Reports, track corrective actions, and report progress to leadership.
- Administer emergency management grants and assigned budgets, including Emergency Management Performance Grant (EMPG), State Homeland Security, and FEMA programs, ensuring fiscal accountability, compliance, and timely reporting.
- Coordinate operational-level planning and integration with County departments, municipalities, fire districts, law enforcement, Emergency Medical Services (EMS), and state and federal partners, translating executive guidance into actionable procedures.
- Support emergency management planning and coordination for special events, seasonal risk periods, and complex or extended incidents, including response participation as directed.
- Prepare briefings, agenda items, readiness assessments, and summary reports to support informed decision-making by the Emergency Manager, Sheriff, and County leadership.
- Supports the relationship between Pitkin County government and the general public by demonstrating courteous and cooperative behavior when interacting with citizens, visitors, and County staff; maintains confidentiality of work-related issues and County information; performs other duties as required or assigned.
Minimum Qualifications, Knowledge And Skills
- 3+ years experience as a Supervisor or Lead in an emergency management environment; 5+ years progressively responsible experience in emergency management.
- Bachelor’s Degree preferred or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Must attend the Colorado Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management (CO DHSEM) Academy within two years of hire.
- Must possess a valid Colorado Driver’s License and acceptable Motor Vehicle Record.
- Certifications in ICS 100, 200, 300, 400, 700, 800.
The Sheriff may, at his discretion, hire or promote outside these qualifications.
Knowledge Of
- Professional and technical writing methods and practices
- Project management principles, practices, and methods
- Fiscal and budgetary management and tracking
- Organizational and community planning
- Administrative principles and practices to include goal setting, program budget development, and implementation
- Emergency management principles and practices, including mitigation, preparedness, response, and recovery, and the application of the National Incident Management System (NIMS) and Incident Command System (ICS) within a multi-jurisdictional public safety environment.
- Applicable federal, state, and local laws, regulations, and policies governing emergency management programs, including requirements of the Colorado Office of Emergency Management and the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.
- Public sector administrative and resource management principles, including budgeting, grant administration, compliance oversight, and effective allocation of personnel and resources.
Skill In:
- Communicating effectively both verbally and in writing.
- Handling multiple tasks simultaneously, under pressure, and in emergency and stressful situations.
- Working efficiently both independently and as part of a team.
- Organizing and prioritizing work to meet deadlines.
- Developing, understanding, interpreting, and communicating policies and procedures.
- Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships.
- Developing and executing strategic plans.
- Applying logical thinking to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
- Drafting clear, complete, accurate, and logical written and verbal communications.
- Researching, compiling, and summarizing a variety of information, data and materials.
- Planning, organizing, assigning, directing, reviewing, motivating, developing and evaluating the work of staff.
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Physical Demands and Working Environment
Work is performed in a standard office environment; however, during emergencies, work may be performed within close proximity to a wide variety of hazards.
The employee must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily and, if requested, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job, absent undue hardship. The employer retains the right to change or assign other duties to this position.
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