Emergency Management Supervisor

Position Overview

The Pasco Police Department is seeking an Emergency Management Supervisor to lead and coordinate countywide emergency management activities. This role requires strong independent judgment, supervisory capability, and experience in planning and operations across preparedness, response, prevention, mitigation, and recovery for natural, technological, and human-caused hazards.

The position supports and administers major planning efforts such as the County Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan (CEMP), Local Mitigation Strategy (LMS), Post Disaster Redevelopment Emergency Management Plan (PDRP), and related documents. It also involves ensuring alignment with the State of Florida Scope of Work for State and Local Assistance (SLA), emergency management grant requirements at the federal and state level, and applicable federal rules including Homeland Security mandates, the Stafford Act (CFR44), and Federal Uniform Administrative Requirements (2CFR 200).

Core Duties

Incumbents in this role help maintain the county warning and notification capability, including the blend of crisis communication and public information processes. The job includes participating in local, regional, and state warning systems work, setting up and testing notification tools, and drafting, revising, and maintaining procedures for issuing, receiving, and relaying alerts.

The supervisor also leads operational planning and supports the use of the incident command system in incident management. This includes facilitating a working group, embedding ICS into operational plans, procedures, and checklists, and aligning incident management needs with the multi-year training and exercise calendar.

Additional duties include improving resource management and logistics planning, supporting emergency operations facilities such as shelters and the EOC, and assisting with air operations planning. The role also supports the director on legal and authority-related matters, including local code, ordinance, policy development, and tracking legislative issues that could affect emergency operations.

Other work includes contributing to hazard vulnerability analysis, monitoring natural, human-caused, and technological threats, estimating how often events may occur, and researching potential impacts on people, property, the environment, and government. The supervisor also supports training and exercises, serves as the primary EOC Coordinator during major disasters, acts as a duty officer and hazardous materials responder/team leader, and assists with public education efforts.

This position requires public speaking before civic and official groups, coordination with local media for public awareness and emergency information, periodic reporting of activities and accomplishments, and support for coworkers as needed. The role also requires lifting up to 50 pounds and working in extreme heat and cold. Related duties may be assigned as needed.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

The ideal candidate should understand the laws and regulations at the local, state, and federal levels that govern emergency preparedness and recovery programs. The role also calls for knowledge of emergency management planning methods, operational procedures, and organizational practices.

Success in this position depends on the ability to build effective working relationships with colleagues, officials, civic organizations, and the public, as well as the ability to run public relations efforts for the Office of Emergency Management. Proficiency with Microsoft products is required, and the ability to learn and use databases and other software used by the office is important.

Minimum Qualifications

Candidates must be able to communicate effectively in verbal, written, and visual forms. They must also be available to respond to any emergency, disaster, or potential emergency 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Emergency Management, Business Administration, Public Administration, or a related field is required, along with five years of responsible experience in an emergency management program for county government, a large business, a military organization, or another governmental agency involved in developing, maintaining, or implementing emergency management plans during natural or manmade disasters. A master's degree may substitute for part of this experience, with three years of qualifying experience required instead.

Licenses and Certifications

A valid Florida driver's license is required. Florida Professional Emergency Manager or Florida Associate Emergency Manager credentials are preferred.

Work Conditions and Compliance

This position is covered by ADA accommodation requirements, and reasonable accommodation may be available for qualified applicants or employees with disabilities. Pasco County BOCC maintains a drug-free workplace in line with federal and Florida law.

Employees must be prepared to work before, during, or after an emergency. In an emergency, duties may temporarily change, including work location, schedule, and assignment, to meet county and community needs.

Veterans' preference is available under Section 295.07, F.S., Chapter SSA-7, for preference-eligible applicants.

Pasco County was recognized as one of the nation’s top workplaces for 2021.

Location

New Port Richey, Florida.