Job Description
URGENT HIRING: Join our critical public safety team! Orleans Parish Government seeks an experienced Emergency Management Coordinator to lead disaster response and preparedness initiatives in hurricane-vulnerable New Orleans. This high-impact role requires strategic leadership, crisis management expertise, and a passion for community resilience.
As a key member of our Office of Homeland Security & Emergency Preparedness, you'll coordinate multi-agency operations during natural disasters, develop mitigation strategies, and train first responders. This is your chance to make an immediate difference in protecting our city's 390,000 residents.
We offer competitive benefits, professional development opportunities, and the chance to work alongside dedicated public servants. Apply now to be part of New Orleans' frontline defense against emergencies.
Responsibilities
- Coordinate emergency response operations during hurricanes, floods, and public health crises
- Develop and maintain comprehensive disaster mitigation plans for vulnerable communities
- Train first responders and community volunteers in emergency protocols
- Manage federal/state grant funding for emergency infrastructure projects
- Lead public awareness campaigns for disaster preparedness
- Collaborate with FEMA, NOAA, and regional emergency networks
- Conduct post-disaster assessments and recovery planning
- Update emergency technology systems and communication protocols
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Emergency Management, Public Administration, or related field
- 5+ years of emergency management experience with government agencies
- FEMACertified Emergency Manager (CEM) designation required
- Expertise in NIMS/ICS protocols and incident command systems
- Proven grant management experience with federal/state funding
- Strong crisis communication and stakeholder engagement skills
- Valid Louisiana driver's license and ability to work irregular hours
- Spanish fluency preferred for community outreach