Job Description
Join Philadelphia's Emergency Management Agency in a critical, immediate-opening role coordinating disaster response operations. This temporary position offers direct impact on public safety while providing exceptional benefits and career growth opportunities within city government. We seek a highly organized professional to support incident command during emergencies and ensure seamless inter-agency communication.
Why Apply? Start immediately with competitive pay ($28-$35/hr), comprehensive health benefits, and pension eligibility. Work alongside dedicated professionals protecting Philadelphia's 1.6 million residents. No prior government experience required – we value transferable skills!
Responsibilities
- Coordinate emergency response operations during natural disasters and public safety incidents
- Maintain real-time situational awareness through multi-agency communication systems
- Prepare and distribute emergency notifications to public and partner organizations
- Support logistics for emergency shelters and resource deployment
- Document incident activities and compile after-action reports
- Train volunteers and auxiliary staff in emergency protocols
- Ensure compliance with FEMA and Pennsylvania Emergency Management guidelines
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Emergency Management, Public Administration, or related field (or equivalent experience)
- Minimum 2 years experience in crisis coordination or logistics management
- Proficiency with emergency management software (e.g., WebEOC, EMTrack)
- Valid driver's license with clean record
- Ability to work rotating shifts including nights/weekends during emergencies
- FEMA Professional Development Series (PDS) certification preferred
- Demonstrated ability to remain calm under pressure
- US citizenship required for government clearance