Assistant Emergency Management Coordinator

About City of Fort Worth

The City of Fort Worth is one of the fastest growing large cities in the U.S. Our employees serve the needs of over 1,000,000 residents, promoting our values of exceptional customer experience, mutual respect, embracing our diversity, continuous improvement, ethical behavior, and accountability.

Job Summary

An Assistant Emergency Management Coordinator is available within Emergency Management & Communications. As part of our continued evolution and dedication to public safety, the newly formed Emergency Management & Communications (EM&C) Department is seeking an experienced and visionary Assistant Emergency Management Coordinator to assist our Office of Emergency Management (OEM).

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate disaster and emergency response efforts, 911 access, and collaboration among first responders and public safety partners.
• Lead public preparedness initiatives and maintain communication systems—such as emergency alerts and real-time information sharing—to keep the public informed and protected.
• Support recovery and mitigation efforts to minimize future risks, restore essential services, and strengthen community resilience.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in emergency planning, public administration, or a related field.
• Four (4) years of responsible emergency management or disaster response experience.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate, valid technician level amateur radio license.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s in Emergency Management, Public Administration, or related field.
• Certified Emergency Manager (CEM) designation from the International Association of Emergency Managers (IAEM) and (or) Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) Certification.
• FEMA Professional Development Series (PDS) including NIMS, ICS, Public Information Officer (PIO) Training, and (or) emergency planning course work.

Benefits

• 11 Paid Holidays
• Medical, Dental, Vision
• Paid Time Off
• Pension Plan
• Professional Development Opportunities