Emergency Management Division Head

DescriptionEmergency Management Division HeadThe JobCarteret County Government is seeking an Emergency Management Division Head to join its team. Do you enjoy serving your community by coordinating the emergency management programs and other related plans for Carteret County? If you have emergency management experience & a degree in business, public administration or emergency management, this position may be the role for you!The LocationOffice location is Morehead City, NC.The DetailsFull salary range is $77,219 - $119,688. Salary will be based on overall qualifications, experience and education.Posting expires 5/24/2026. NOTE - THIS IS A REPOST.REQUIRED - Must complete pre-employment screenings including criminal background check, fingerprint background, drug test, motor vehicle report & education screening (if applicable). Offers of employment are conditional on acceptable results.Full-time with benefits including paid medical, dental, vision and life insurance; lifestyle reimbursement, retirement and 401(k) plans; and, paid sick, vacation and holiday leave.Apply online at https://carteretcountync.gov & click on the Employment link.General Statement of DutiesPerforms advanced technical work, coordinating, managing, and planning for an emergency management program and leading the response and recovery to emergency incidents.Distinguishing Features of the ClassEmployee in this class serves as the Emergency Management Coordinator for programs as directed by the Emergency Services Director requiring the employee to possess a variety of technical and detailed, operational knowledge and the ability to fulfill administrative supervisory functions. Will be responsible for developing the County's Emergency Operations Plan, Hazard Mitigation Plan, Continuity of Operations Plan, and other planning documents. Work includes assisting in the planning, developing, implementing, and maintaining a professional and effective emergency management program that addresses mitigation, response, and recovery plans; manages operational preparation and oversight of the emergency operations center during activation; provides educational programs to local organizations. Researches, compiles information, and drafts various reports/procedures related to emergency planning and site-specific analysis for business/industry, nonprofits, emergency response agencies, and local governmental agencies to include municipalities. Reports to the Emergency Operations Center (EOC) during emergency activations. Assists with the activities of the Local Emergency Planning Committee (LEPC). Attends conferences, seminars, workshops, classes, lectures as appropriate to enhance and maintain knowledge of trends and developments in the fields of emergency response planning. Provides assistance in grant writing and implementation for State and Federal grant opportunities. Administers and manages WebEOC Software that is utilized to track emergency incidents and resources during a disastrous event. Work requires considerable public contact with public safety agencies, school system personnel, vendors, and the general public.Duties and ResponsibilitiesEssential Duties and TasksPlans, directs, and administers the Emergency Management Program, Emergency Operations Plan (EOP), Hazard Mitigation Plan, Continuity of Operations Plan, and related plans.Reviews, writes, modifies, implements and/or develops current and new plans and operating procedures as needed.Provides emergency management technical and operational guidance to staff.Serves as liaison between local, state, and federal emergency response agencies.Assists in the coordination of the purchasing and maintenance of equipment.Assists in coordinating required meetings for oversight groups or committees to review current laws and regulations, including the Department of Homeland Security, NC Division of Emergency Management, and others.Organizes and administers emergency management focused training and exercises; manages corrective actions/lessons learned program.Responsible for ensuring the use of emergency management critical incident data and tracking software systems by staff.Makes presentations to a variety of committees, civic groups, and the general public.Assists county/municipal/private/non-private entities with emergency and disaster plans and procedures, documents procedures and communicates with entities during emergency events.Represents the Department at various countywide and state emergency management meetings.Responds to complaints, questions, and requests for information regarding emergency management services.Assist with the development of a department/program operating budget.Maintains and provides records for customers and departments to identify trends and implications and support data for budgeting justifications and organizational strategic planning to provide and improve customer services.Attends seminars, conferences, workshops, etc. and reviews professional literature as appropriate to enhance and maintain knowledge of trends and developments in fields of emergency services response and management.Additional Job DutiesPerforms related duties as required, occasionally requiring emergency management work during evening, weekend or holiday hours.Knowledge, Skills and AbilitiesMastery of the practices of emergency management at the local level.Strong initiative and work ethic.Knowledge of emergency management authorities, guidelines, and requirements.Thorough knowledge of the operation of an Emergency Operations Center.Comprehensive knowledge of budgeting and administration management.Ability to communicate and work effectively with customers and employees.Ability to interpret, explain and apply a wide variety of policies, procedures, and regulations.Ability to prepare reports, write professionally and make effective public presentations.Ability to react quickly, effectively, and professionally in emergency situations.Display strong leadership and supervisory skills along with the ability to train others.Skill to assess people and situations, apply sound judgment, to remain calm under stressful conditions.Ability to type with a thorough knowledge of office and special purpose computer applications used for emergency response and disaster management.Ability to communicate in oral and written form.Physical RequirementsWork requires the regular exertion of up to 10 pounds of force and occasional exertion of up to 50 pounds of force.Work regularly requires speaking or hearing and using hands to finger, handle or feel, frequently requires sitting, standing, and walking.Vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word.Hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels.Work requires standard vision requirements.Work requires preparing and analyzing written or computer data.Work frequently requires exposure to outdoor weather conditions and occasional exposure to toxic or caustic chemicals.Work is generally in a moderately noisy location (e.g. business office, light traffic).Desirable Training and ExperienceGraduation from a four-year college with a degree in emergency management, business, public administration or related field, and at least 2 to 5 years of experience in an Emergency Management position in local, state or federal government. Must have completed ICS 100, 200, 300, 400, 700 and 800 certifications.Special RequirementsPossession of a valid North Carolina driver's license upon hire.Possess Homeland Security Exercise and Evaluation Program (HSEEP).Obtain within one-year All-Hazards Operations Section Chief.Obtain within one-year All-Hazards Planning Section Chief.Position requires occasional overnight travel to conferences and training sessions.Obtain Emergency Management Institute National Emergency Management Basic Academy within two-years of employment.Carteret County 2026Pay Grade: 74FLSA: Exempt