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Hiring Range: $71,309.49 to $89,139.87 Annually
Pay Grade: 114
FLSA Status: Exempt
Full Pay Range: $71,309.49 to $106,964.24 Annually
Deadline to Apply: 11/18/2026
Benefits Summary:
Major Benefits for Full-Time Regular Employees:
- A diverse range of complimentary mental health and wellness services is available, including an Employee Assistance Program, a free subscription to Calm, and health coaching
- Paid time off up to 25 days in first year of employment
- 10 paid holidays and 1 floating holiday per year
- Free employee only coverage for medical, dental, vision, short-term disability, and life insurance
- Pension and long-term disability through Arizona State Retirement System, click here for more details
- Supplemental benefits such as deferred compensation plans and additional life insurance
Position Summary:
Plan, organize and administer activities of a city-wide all hazard emergency management program to promote preparedness, mitigation, response, and recovery. With general direction, recommends and supports the development of the emergency management budget. Respond to emergency scenes to support critical incident management. Develop and maintain plans and programs as necessary for the timely and efficient delivery of emergency services to citizens of the city, consistent with statutory and city requirements, resulting from natural or man-made emergencies or disasters. Plan training and exercises with partner groups and agencies to enhance preparedness and test plans. Oversee the Emergency Operations Center (EOC) and train EOC staff. Perform related work as assigned.
Essential Duties:
- Reviews and analyzes emergency management plans; makes recommendations to revise, update and improve plans to effectively handle disasters or major emergencies; develops new plans as needed; and ensures plans are current and conform with federal, state and county requirements.
- Revises, updates, and/or develops city-wide emergency management standard operating policies and procedures.
- Maintains necessary liaisons and coordinates cooperative activities with other municipal, county, district, regional, state, federal and other homeland security and disaster relief organizations to include local non-profits.
- Coordinates and creates event action plans (EAP) and incident action plans (IAP) for planned and unplanned events and incidents, in accordance with the city's adopted practices, typically using the Incident Command System (ICS) standards.
- Coordinates and manages the operations of the Emergency Operations Center (EOC) to ensure the Center is organized for maximum effectiveness of staff participating in disaster exercises and actual disaster events. Oversees physical plant conditions of the EOC; with other city departments as required.
- Coordinates hazard mitigation planning efforts to include threat, vulnerability, and risk assessments for natural and manmade disasters.
- Plans, manages, and conducts emergency response training exercises involving multiple city departments, outside agencies, and local, state, and federal government personnel. Audits and evaluates departmental readiness to respond to EOC exercises and disasters.
- Develops, manages, and conducts regular citywide emergency management training for preparedness, informational, and compliance purposes.
- Creates and maintains effective working relationships with other City departments, City leadership, and external stakeholders that support the City's emergency management principles and values.
- Coordinates mutual aid responses and requests in accordance with city procedures; assists in the overall management of emergency response and recovery operations; works cooperatively with the Yavapai County Office of Emergency Management and other agencies and jurisdictions.
- Applies for and administers state, federal, civic, and other grants relating to Homeland Security and/or Disaster Preparedness including researching grant opportunities, supervising or performing grant writing activities, and monitoring grant commitments against actual activities and documenting stated accomplishments.
- Administers the process for submitting federal and state reimbursement claims for City's costs during and after emergency operations.
- Develops and proposes annual operating budget; manages budget execution in coordination with the CRM Chief.
- Represents the City on various internal and external task forces and committees through attendance at meetings, exercises, and development of necessary partnerships.
- Develops educational and community outreach programs to inform citizens on overall emergency preparedness, works closely with volunteer, community, and business groups. Assists in the preparation of emergency management media releases.
- Reviews county, state and federal proposed legislation and provides recommendations to city leadership.
- Leads planned and unplanned event briefings to City leadership and internal and external stakeholders.
- Monitors developing weather conditions which may impact the City, making appropriate notifications as warranted and being able to activate the EOC to an appropriate response level.
- Attends and participates in local, state and federal seminars and related training programs, as authorized.
- Assists in developing and reviewing both Department and Citywide continuity of operations plans, emergency operations plans, and others.
- Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
Education and/or Experience:
An associates degree (AA or AS) or higher in Homeland Security, Emergency Management, Public Administration, Business Management or related field AND three (3) years responsible experience in one or more of the following areas: emergency management, or a related discipline including, but not limited to, military, public works, public health, law enforcement, fire service, or emergency medical services.
A Bachelor's degree in related field is preferred. Five (5) years of experience in emergency/disaster management to include emergency planning, implementation of plans and procedures, training and exercises and emergency communications, is also preferred.
Licensing, Certification, and Other Requirements:
Possess ICS/NIMS 100, 200, 300, 400, 700, and 800 certifications. Must possess or obtain an Emergency Manager or Associate Emergency Manager certification within two (2) years of hire. Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record. CPR certification by an approved organization.
Employee Core Beliefs
City of Prescott employees should seek to uphold the City's core beliefs throughout their day-to-day business and with every customer they come in contact with, both internal and external. Our core beliefs are: Acting with Integrity, Working as a Team, Being Accountable, Practicing Innovative Problem Solving, Taking Pride in Excellent Results, Focusing on Our Community and Being Nice.
Knowledge, Skill and Abilities:
- Knowledge of principles and practices of emergency and general program management; including application of Federal, State, and local laws and policies and standards regarding Emergency Management and Emergency Response.
- Knowledge of strategic planning methods with emphasis on services related to emergency preparedness, mitigation, response, and recovery.
- Knowledge of safety standards, procedures, and precautions utilized in emergency response activities and handling of hazardous materials and environmental concerns.
- Knowledge of modern office procedures and methods, and relevant computer equipment and systems.
- Knowledge of regional geography, local streets and principal target hazard commercial and institutional structures.
- Knowledge of radio communication, telephone and other communication systems.
- Knowledge of effective educational program practices, methods and techniques.
- Knowledge of emergency operations at emergency incidents.
- Knowledge of computer based programs like Word, Excel, and PowerPoint for daily use and specialized programs employed by EOCs for response activities.
- Skill in effective communication, both verbally and in writing.
- Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with co-workers and members of the general public.
- Skill in demonstrating leadership.
- Skill in interpreting and applying federal, state, and local policies, procedures, laws, and regulations.
- Ability to analyze problems, identify alternative solutions, project consequences of proposed actions and implement recommendations in support of program objectives.
- Ability to demonstrate strong analytical and technical writing skills including the ability to prepare clear, concise and comprehensive reports, plans, procedures and guidelines.
- Ability to create and present professional presentations effectively communicating technical information using presentation software, for example PowerPoint.
- Ability to implement organized analysis, research methods, techniques, and procedures to enhance a cooperative problem-solving environment.
- Ability to interpret and apply Federal, State and local policies, procedures, laws, and regulations.
- Ability to communicate clearly, concisely and effectively both orally and in writing, to a diverse group of internal and external stakeholders.
- Ability to establish and maintain highly effective working relationships with diverse individuals, groups, and public agencies, while obtaining consensus from groups with widely disparate and sometimes opposing needs.
- Ability to evaluate and develop improvements in operations, procedures, policies, or methods.
- Ability to analyze situations quickly and objectively, and determine a proper course of action and resources needed while working under pressures of time-sensitive deadlines.
- Ability to demonstrate leadership, responding quickly, calmly, and confidently in emergency situations, with employees, contractors, public officials, other agencies, customers, and the public especially during critical emergency incidents.
- Ability to demonstrate strong attention to detail and the ability to review the work of others for accuracy and completeness.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively and gain cooperation of others to accomplish work objectives; effectively lead or coordinate project teams.
- Ability to maintain confidential and private information.
- Ability to attend work as scheduled and/or required.
Physical Demands And Working Conditions:
- Most work is performed in a normal city office environment; work is also performed in the field responding to emergencies and is subject to potential personal danger.
- Operates a variety of standard office equipment including a computer terminal, telephone, calculator, copier, and fax machines requiring continuous and repetitive arm, hand, and eye movement.
- Safely lifts and carries materials weighing up to 30 pounds.
- Work is performed dealing with crisis situations that require making major decisions involving people, resources, and property.
Successful candidate will receive a post-offer, pre-employment background screening to include:
- Drug screening
- Motor vehicle records check
- Criminal background screening
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