Under general direction from the Public Safety Director, plans, organizes, oversees, and coordinates all programs and activities of the City’s emergency management program for planning and coordinating the City’s response to disasters and national security emergencies; oversees, reviews, and performs a variety of studies and prepares and presents staff reports and public articles; and performs related work as required.
Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate will have prior experience in overseeing emergency management programs including EOC training and maintenance, emergency plan development, Community Emergency Response Team training and volunteer management, and disaster notification, as well as designing, organizing, and presenting emergency preparedness presentations for community groups, neighborhood associations, local businesses, schools and the general public with minimal supervision and direction. The Emergency Services Coordinator will have strong public speaking and interpersonal skills and the ability to develop and maintain effective relationships with partner agencies, volunteer organizations, neighborhoods, and community organizations. In addition, the ideal candidate will be able to identify and respond to issues and concerns of City management, the City Council, outside agencies, professional groups, community groups, commissions, and committees in an effective manner.
Minimum Qualifications Required
Equivalent to the completion of an Associate’s degree with coursework in emergency management, public or business administration or a related field and two (2) years of responsible professional experience in managing and administering complex special programs in a municipal setting. A Bachelor’s degree is highly desirable. Additional experience may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis. Must possess and maintain a valid California class C driver license and have a satisfactory driving record. Must possess certificate of completion of Standardized Emergency Management System training and FEMA’s IS 100, 200, 700 and 800 courses. In addition, all IS courses required by the Emergency Management Program Grant must be completed within a specified amount of time.
Applicants must submit a completed online City Employment Application and Resume by the filing deadline for candidate consideration. Applications will not be accepted after the filing deadline. Resumes are not accepted in lieu of a City Application. Visit
MalibuCity.org/jobs for more information about this position, benefits, and to apply online. EOE/ADA
Application Deadline: Monday, February 27, 2023 at 5:00 p.m.