Emergency Management Coordinator - Emergency Management Program Specialist 3 - Perm - 2026-01483

Full Job Description

Title- Emergency Management Coordinator

Classification- Emergency Management Program Specialist 3

Job Status- Full-Time/Permanent
WDFW Program- Director’s Office – Human Resource Division
Duty Station- Olympia, Washington – Thurston County

Hybrid/Telework- A flexible hybrid schedule may be considered at the discretion of the hiring manager. However, the successful candidate must be available to report to the Olympia, WA duty station as needed.

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Photo Caption: Tripod fire burns NE of Winthrop – Photo Credit WDFW

Are you an Emergency Management professional passionate about protecting the health, safety, and security of employees, members of the public, and the agency you serve?

We are seeking an effective communicator with excellent critical thinking and problem solving skills to lead the charge in developing emergency management plans and processes.

Additionally, this position will facilitate exercises that test WDFW’s capability to meet emergency support function commitments.

Resourcefulness and personal responsibility are key in this role, and the successful candidate will thrive in an environment where they can prioritize, multi-task, and keep thorough and accurate records.

What to Expect-

Among the varied range of responsibilities held within this role, the Emergency Management Coordinator will assume the following roles:

Emergency Management Plans Coordinator:

• Develops, coordinates, and maintains all agency emergency management plans and standard operating procedures to include the Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan (CEMP), Continuity of Operations Plan (COOP), Communications Plan, and all associated annexes and appendices.

• Submits plans and annexes to the Emergency Management Division to maintain compliance with applicable legislative directives and statutes.

• Mandatory planning tasks include: updating all employee contact lists, identifying staff who perform essential functions, establishment and publication of organizational status when impacted by disasters, development and testing of redundant communications processes when primary means are not available, and inventorying organizational critical functions (including supporting systems) and developing mitigation strategies to ensure they continue with minimal interruption during catastrophic incidents and disasters.

• Acts as primary agency representative to the State Interagency Continuity of Operations Planning Committee as well as any other activities or events with State-level involvement.

Emergency Management Training and Exercise Evaluator:

• Completes Homeland Security Exercise and Evaluation Practitioner training and uses this certification to design, coordinate, and facilitate exercises that test WDFW’s capability to meet emergency support function commitments.

• Evaluates the effectiveness of agency preparedness for disasters and catastrophic incidents through by researching, designing, and implementing local agency drills and exercises that test agency resiliency and response.

• Conducts Incident Command System (ICS) training for agency staff; key actions include development of training resources, reporting compliance to the State Military Department for completion of mandatory FEMA training for staff assigned to critical positions.

• Designs agency exercise scripts for state and national level exercises such as Cascadia Rising and Evergreen Quake; coordinates agency participation and reports on performance outcomes to agency leadership.

• Serves on State-level and local exercise planning committees and inserts scenarios that test WDFW essential functions.

Emergency Operations Center and State Agency Liaison (SAL):

• Finds and allocates resources to support agency responses to disasters and planned events

• Assists in activating and staffing the agency emergency operations center (WILDCOMM)

• Serves on the command and general staff of the agency incident management team when activated

• Assists in the development, coordination, and implementation of standard operating procedures for both planned events and anticipated disaster responses

• Organizes and allocates WDFW resources to mitigate impacts of disasters

Working Conditions:

Work Setting, including hazards: Work is performed statewide including at outdoors remote work sites. May work in confined work settings or inside command post-style facilities where access is limited.

Work and visitation to field work sites may include exposure to hazards related to wildlife, remote environment, water, equipment, natural disasters or other job tasks being conducted by staff.

The position also works indoors in an office environment and is exposed to hazards including, sitting, prolonged computer use, driving and job site hazards.

This position may involve working in or near water, including tasks that require navigating, negotiating, and performing duties related to water environments.

Schedule (i.e., hours and days): Standard business hours are Monday – Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., but the incumbent may be expected to adjust the work schedule to meet business needs. A flexible work schedule will be considered at the incumbent’s request, subject to supervisory approval.

Travel Requirements: Some travel is required, and is typically local or regional, to facilitate business, attend meetings and/or provide training.

Tools and Equipment: Duties require the use of standard office furniture and equipment (e.g., desk, filing cabinet, computer, printer, telephone, fax machine, copy machine, etc.)

Customer Interactions: Will work with a variety of customers, including the public, multi-jurisdictional partners, legislative staff and other government officials. May deal with disagreeable and/or confrontational people occasionally.

Qualifications:

Required Qualifications:

Option 1: One (1) year of experience as an Emergency Management Program Specialist 2

Option 2:

Note: Additional qualifying experience may substitute, year for year, for the education requirement. A Master’s or Ph.D. degree will substitute for one year of the emergency management experience requirement.

Required Skills, Abilities and Competencies:

Special Requirements/Conditions of Employment:

Preferred Qualifications:

In addition to the required qualifications, our ideal applicant will possess one or more of the following:

• Two years of experience as an Emergency Management Program Specialist 2.

Your application should include the following:

• A completed online application showcasing how your qualifications align with the job requirements.
• An up-to-date resume.
• A cover letter detailing your interest in the position, your relevant skills and experience, and why you are the ideal candidate.
• At least three professional references with current contact information.

Supplemental information:

In addition to pay and other special employee programs, there are other benefits that WDFW employees may be eligible for. Click the “Benefits” tab at the top of this announcement to learn more.

Important Note:

All new employees must complete an Employment Eligibility Verification Form (I-9 Form) on their first day of work.

If hired for this or any position at WDFW, you will be required to provide documentation proving you are eligible to work in the United States.

For a list of acceptable documents, please use the following link: https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents

Veteran and Military Spouse Preference Notice:

Per RCW 73.16.010 Veterans and qualifying spouses who meet the minimum qualifications of a position are eligible for preference during the initial application review stage. To receive this benefit, please do the following:

• Notify us of your veteran or military spouse status by email at RecruitmentTeam@dfw.wa.gov.
• Veterans only – Attach a copy of your DD214 (Member 4 copy), NGB 22 or USDVA signed verification of service letter.
  • Please redact any PII (personally identifiable information) data such as social security numbers.
• Subject line must include recruitment number, position, and spouse/veteran (example: 2024-1234 – Biologist 1 – Veteran)
• Include your name as it appears on your application in careers.wa.gov.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Employer

As part of WDFW’s efforts to advance respectful and inclusive work environments, the Agency expects inclusivity as part of our professional interactions and communications.

Therefore, we want to ensure that all individuals feel welcome, are treated fairly and respectfully.

All staff are empowered to fully contribute to serving their work unit, Agency, and the citizens of Washington.

The Department of Fish and Wildlife is an equal opportunity employer.

We strive to create a working environment that includes and respects cultural, racial, ethnic, sexual orientation and gender identity diversity.

Women, racial and ethnic minorities, persons of disability, persons over 40 years of age, disabled and Vietnam era veterans and people of all sexual orientations and gender identities are encouraged to apply.

Request an accommodation: Persons needing accommodation in the application process or this announcement in an alternative format please contact Jayme Chase by phone 360-902-2278 or email Jayme.Chase@dfw.wa.gov, or the Telecommunications Device for the Deaf (TDD) at 800-833-6388.

Technical Difficulties: If you are having technical difficulties creating, accessing, or completing your application, please call NEOGOV toll-free at (855) 524-5627 or support@neogov.com.

Other questions: If you have other questions regarding this position, please reach out to diana.humes@dfw.wa.gov

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