Sobre esta vaga de Emergency Management Officer I na The City of Fort Worth
Pay Range: $26.38 - $34.30/hr. | $54,879 - $71,343 annual compensation
Job Posting Closing on: Friday, August 7, 2026 📅
Workdays & Hours: Monday – Friday 8 am – 5 pm; Some evening/weekend work required.
Must be able to activate for 24/7 disaster response as needed.
Benefits for this position include: 11 Paid Holidays, Medical, Dental, Vision, Paid Time Off, Pension Plan, Professional Development Opportunities. Find Out More!
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. 🌆
A Defining Opportunity in Public Safety
This is an opportunity to help reimagine what emergency management looks like in one of America's most dynamic urban centers. With the creation of the new Emergency Management & Communications Department, Fort Worth is uniquely positioned to build a first-class, nationally recognized emergency management and communications program rooted in innovation, coordination, and resilience — with strong support from the department’s 911 Administrator, Emergency Management Coordinator, and Director.
The EM&C Department plays a vital role in safeguarding the community by:
- Coordinating disaster and emergency response efforts, 911 access, and collaboration among first responders and public safety partners;
- Leading public preparedness initiatives and maintaining communication systems—such as emergency alerts and real-time information sharing—to keep the public informed and protected; and
- Supporting recovery and mitigation efforts to minimize future risks, restore essential services, and strengthen community resilience.
Why Fort Worth? This is your chance to make a lasting impact in one of the most vibrant and fast-growing cities in the country. Join us as we build a best-in-class emergency management and communications program that will stand out on the national stage — and help shape the future of public safety in Fort Worth.
About the Role:
The City of Fort Worth’s Office of Emergency Management is seeking a motivated and service-oriented professional to join a dynamic team dedicated to building a safer and more resilient Fort Worth. Under the direction of the City’s Emergency Management Coordinator (EMC), this role assists in the creation, review, and implementation of citywide policies, plans, and operational requirements that enhance Fort Worth’s ability to prepare for, respond to, and recover from emergencies and large-scale incidents. The position provides direct support to the Preparedness Manager in the development, implementation, training and exercise of emergency management programs and plans that strengthen mitigation capabilities, enhance readiness and preparedness, and build community resilience.
The position is well-suited for emerging emergency management professionals who are eager to learn, contribute to policy and planning efforts, support capability-building initiatives, develop and coordinate training and exercises, and play a meaningful role in shaping a resilient and prepared Fort Worth.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in emergency planning, public administration, or a related field
- Valid Texas driver's license
- Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate, valid technician-level amateur radio license
Preferred Qualifications:
- Two (2) years of increasingly responsible emergency management, disaster preparedness, or community resilience related experience
- 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
The Emergency Management Officer I job responsibilities include:
- Emergency Planning & Compliance – Evaluates public facilities and assists with developing and updating emergency operations plans; monitors facilities to ensure compliance with hazardous materials regulations and applicable fire codes
- Emergency Response & Coordination – Participates in Emergency Operations Center (EOC) activities, responds to incidents (fires, severe weather, floods, outages, hazmat), and serves as Duty Officer on a 24/7 rotation; maintaining availability to respond to emergency scenes or activate the EOC
- Interagency Collaboration – Works with public safety stakeholders, schools, hospitals, community partners, and local/state/federal agencies to strengthen preparedness and response; discusses issues related to emergency preparedness, response, recovery, and mitigation
- Training & Public Outreach – Plans and conducts drills, exercises, and public awareness programs for City of Fort Worth, civic groups, schools, hospitals, and organizations to encourage emergency planning & foster coordinated response
- Administration & Liaison Duties – Maintains various reporting systems related to hazmat, emergency management and emergency response; coordinates resources, responds to public inquiries, liaises with environmental/chemical organizations, and performs other assigned duties
Working Conditions and Physical Demands
Depending on assignment, positions in this class typically require touching, talking, hearing, seeing, grasping, standing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, walking, repetitive motions, climbing, balancing, pushing, pulling and lifting.
Medium work – Depending on assignment, positions in this class typically exert up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly having to move objects.
Applicants for this position must pass a Criminal Justice Information Systems (CJIS) fingerprint-based background check and maintain CJIS eligibility. Due to CJIS requirements related to system access, the following will result in being disqualified for this position: Felony Convictions, Felony Deferred Adjudication, Class A Misdemeanor Conviction, Class B Misdemeanor Convictions in the last 10 years, Class A Misdemeanor Deferred Adjudication, Class B Misdemeanor Deferred Adjudication in the last 10 years, an Open Arrest for Any Criminal Offense (Felony or Misdemeanor), and ALL Family Violence Convictions regardless of class.
Apply Now! Come be part of something special in Fort Worth🌟
Conditions of Employment
The City of Fort Worth is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. It is the policy and practice of the City to recruit, hire, train and promote a diverse workforce without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, parental status, military service, or another non-merit factor.
The City of Fort Worth is committed to full compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to participate in the job application or interview process and to perform essential job functions.
Candidates who do not meet the Education requirement, may be considered if they have more relevant work experience than the position requires. Those selected for employment will be required to pass Pre-Employment checks depending on the position requirements. Those could include, but are not limited to: criminal background check, drug screen, education verification, etc. criminal convictions will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Employees are paid by direct deposit only.
