SALARY
- The minimum salary is $76,059.36 - $114,090.08 annually.
- This position is not eligible for overtime (exempt); however, the city has a compensatory time leave program for employees that grants leave time for hours worked in excess of 40 hours.
- Pay Grade 526
FILING DEADLINE DATE
The deadline to apply is Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026.
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
The purpose of this classification is to create, implement, and maintain a local emergency management agency, emergency management program, emergency services organization, local emergency operations plan and center, including communication systems, preparedness, and training.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
- Bachelor's degree in a field related to the job
- Six years of related experience
- Additional years of related education may substitute for years of experience
- Additional years of related experience may substitute for years of education
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Develops a strategic plan for the division and supervises employees in developing and achieving goals and objectives towards the strategic plan
- Ensures that the division maintains compliance with federal and state laws and guidance in all facets of the Emergency Management program
- Develops and reviews grant applications for annual grants and new projects and approves financial claims for reimbursement to ensure compliance with applicable laws
- Meets with various strategic partners relevant to emergency management
- Assesses training needs for staff, EOC coordinators, and other response agencies and facilitates training
- Develops new programs, policies, or enhances existing programs with statistical analysis, new technology or other methods
- Attends administrative meetings, develops training, produces budgets, speaks to professional groups, public groups, and other agencies
- Directs the Emergency Operations Center and coordinates the overall disaster situation, acts as liaison and coordinates with local, state and federal partners
- Performs related work as assigned
SPECIAL LICENSE/CERTIFICATION
CPR and First Aid training and certification must be completed within the first three months of employment as a condition for permanent employment
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
- Must complete the Emergency Management Development Program for Local Directors as required by KRS 39B.020 as a condition of continued employment
- Must be a resident of Fayette County as required by KRS 39B.020
- All positions require drug testing and background check before employment and may require a post-job offer physical as stated in Ordinances 21-14(b), 22-13 and 23-16
HOW TO APPLY
Submit the LFUCG electronic application through lexingtonky.gov/jobs and attach/upload applicable documents to verify your education, training, certification/license(s), or DD214 (for military preference with appropriate discharge) by filing deadline date.
Resumes cannot be substituted for the application but are highly encouraged to be attached/uploaded to the application.
Please note that the section titled "Application Questionnaire" has to be completed every time a new or revised application is submitted. Even if other information is pre-filled, the questionnaire does not transfer.
***APPLICANTS WHO FAIL TO COMPLETE THE ELECTRONIC APPLICATION IN ITS ENTIRETY WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED FURTHER.***
Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government offers an outstanding benefits package. Links to our most popular benefits are below:
- Health and wellness benefits
- Paid and unpaid time off benefits
- Direct deposit is required of all employees.
CLOSING STATEMENT
The LFUCG is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer, and as such is committed to nondiscrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation or gender identity in hiring, promotion, discharge, pay and other aspects of employment.
CONTACT INFORMATION
For further information, call, email or visit:
Human Resources
200 East Main St.
Lexington, KY 40507
Phone: (859) 258-3030
Website: lexingtonky.gov/jobs
Email: jobs@lexingtonky.gov