Emergency Management Officer II

Hiring Range: $31.52 - $40.98/hr. | $65,563 - $85,232 annual compensation

Job Posting Closing on: Tuesday, December 9, 2025 📅

Workdays & Hours: Monday – Friday 8am – 5pm; 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,
• 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 highly skilled and experienced professional to serve as the Response Lead and Joint Emergency Operations Center (JEOC) Manager. Under the direction of the City’s Emergency Management Coordinator (EMC), the position leads the daily management and operational readiness of the City’s JEOC and plays a pivotal role in strengthening Fort Worth’s response and recovery capabilities across all hazards.

As the Response Lead and JEOC Manager, you will coordinate multi-agency response efforts and lead the development and execution of citywide emergency response strategies. This position requires a proactive professional with proven expertise in incident management, situational awareness management, and interagency collaboration.

The ideal candidate is a results-driven emergency management professional who thrives in high-pressure/high-tempo environments, demonstrates sound judgment, and can effectively unite city departments, regional partners, and community stakeholders under a shared mission of public safety and security during emergencies and disasters.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in emergency planning, public administration, or a related field.
• Two (2) years of increasingly responsible emergency management or response experience, including work with hazardous chemicals or materials.
• Valid Texas driver's license.
• Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate, valid technician-level amateur radio license within six (6) months of employment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 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
• FEMA Professional Development Series (PDS) including NIMS, ICS, Public Information Officer (PIO) Training, and (or) emergency planning course work
• Minimum five (5) years of Emergency Operations Center (EOC) management experience for a large state or local government emergency management organization

The Emergency Management Officer II job responsibilities can 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 Demand

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

Criminal Justice Information Systems (CJIS) Background Check

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. 🌟