Bremer County seeking Emergency Managment Coordinator

Bremer County Emergency Management is looking to fill the position of Emergency Management Coordinator. This is a full-time/non-exempt position with benefits. Annual salary is $60,000 to $65,000 based on abilities and experience.

SUMMARY OF POSITION: This position coordinates the disaster response and/or crisis management activities for Bremer County, and cities within Bremer County, when requested. The Coordinator provides emergency planning, training, exercising, response, and recover coordination for natural, wartime, technological, or terrorism situations and crisis events.

The Coordinator responds to actual events to assist with coordination of the response. Response situations include, but are not limited to: missing persons, fires, accidents, hazardous materials releases, Public Health emergencies, agriculture emergencies, and weather events.

The Coordinator maintains efficient office operations for the Bremer County Emergency Management Agency as directed by the Bremer County Emergency Management Commission; maintains emergency response-related resources; works with outside persons and agencies at the local, state, and federal levels; and participates in emergency planning-based grants administration.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS: Graduate from an accredited four-year college or university with two years of emergency management experience-including business administration OR an Associates degree with 4 years of emergency management experience OR equivalent combination of education and experience.

Ability to exercise good judgement in evaluating situations and making decisions under pressure. Ability to effectively manage the work of others in times of calm and periods of stress-including emotional stress. Experience in PC computing with standard office suite of software. Good communication skills including the ability to read and speak fluent English. Effective time management and reporting.

Tentative start date is as-soon-as-possible with the new employee having the opportunity to receive on­ the-job training from the current Emergency Management Coordinator.

Hiring is subject to pre-employment physical and background check. Please send letter of application, resume and references to:

Bremer County EMA/Kip Ladage
1114th St. NE
Waverly, Iowa 50677

Applications will be accepted until close of business on March 15, 2024.

Harrison County seeking Emergency Management Coordinator

The Harrison County Emergency Management Agency Commission will be taking applications for the position of EMA Coordinator/Director. Prior experience preferred but not required. Applications can be picked up at the Sheriff’s Office clerk during normal business hours, 7:00 AM to 4:30 PM Monday through Friday. and/or the harrisoncountyia.org website employment page. Applications will be accepted until Friday March 8, 2024. Call if you have any questions.

Harrison County Emergency Management Agency-Chair
David Weigelt
111 South 1st Avenue
Logan, Iowa 51546
712-269-2829 (C)