Emergency Management Coordinator

Prepared on March 11, 2026

Department	Law Enforcement
Reports To	Chief of Police
Type of Employment	Full-Time
FLSA Status	Exempt
Salary	$70,000 - $80,000

Summary

Coordinate disaster response or crisis management activities, provide disaster preparedness training, and prepare emergency plans and procedures for natural emergencies such as floods, earthquakes, tsunamis or other hazardous situations. This role entails coordinating all aspects of a jurisdiction’s mitigation, preparedness, disaster response and disaster recovery capabilities.

Job Description

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The individual in this position is expected to engage in the following work-related activities:

Plans, organizes, and directs the overall activities and programs associated with Emergency Management activities, including the implementation of a comprehensive emergency management program, a Continuity of Operations Plan, and a disaster recovery plan.
Lead Emergency Management operations under general direction within broadly stated goals and objectives to manage the overall support operation of the program.
Helping develop and implement program work plans, services, policies, procedures and reports to ensure Tribal, federal and state requirements are met. Set performance standards. Evaluate performance and program effectiveness and take action for improvement as necessary.
Conduct planning for emergency preparedness, mitigation, response and recovery.
Oversees the establishment and maintenance of a communication process and appropriate systems and equipment for alerting the public, governmental entities, officials, disaster partners, etc.
Establishes and maintains an effective emergency operations center including staffing, training, resourcing, and creating procedures
Develop and coordinate exercises that involve program volunteers. Establish program policies and procedures for utilizing volunteers during emergencies and special events.
Plan, develop and conduct public education and outreach necessary to accomplish program goals.
Works collaboratively with representatives of various tribal, state, county, cities and other agencies; coordinates services with other organizations and agencies and develops mutual assistance programs where appropriate; develops and administers grants and contracts with various agencies dealing with emergency services.
Evaluates current programs and methods; considers proposed alternative programs and methods to provide maximum utilization of allocated funds; secures additional funding sources and other available assistance including Homeland Security Grants.
Determines organizational unit budget priorities and makes recommendations to the Chief of Police, Tribal Administrator and or Tribal Council; directs the preparation of the annual budget; establishes controls and measurement tools for the delivery of services and cost controls; ensures that budget expenditures are properly controlled to conform with approved funding.
Provides advice and guidance to departments on special conditions and operating requirements for departments with specialized emergency and disaster response and recovery roles.
Complies with public safety requirements of the position and actively promotes safe work practices.
Help facilitate meetings & training activities for the CERT team
Advise the Chief of Police, Tribal Administrator, Tribal Council, and other employees on emergency preparedness, response, mitigation and recovery issues.
Oversees the emergency supplies and making sure the items are rotated in & out
Continuously research for grant funding for Emergency Management.
Other related duties as assigned.

Supervisory Requirements

This position has no supervisory requirements.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Experience and Eduction

The following are the minimum qualifications for this position.

Required Bachelor's Degree in emergency management, public safety, business or public administration, or a closely related field or an equivalent combination of education and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities as outlined in this job description.
Five (5) years of experience managing and coordinating an all-hazards emergency management program, disaster, and/or emergency management program or experience in a similar position and/or performing similar tasks preferred.
Prior Tribal work experience is preferred.

Skills

The individual in this position is expected to possess and exhibit the following knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Maintain working knowledge of Federal, Tribal and state policies and guidelines for emergency service and assistance, the principles and practices of emergency management; the laws, rules and regulations governing the establishment and maintenance of emergency services systems and programs.
Maintain working knowledge of the modern equipment and systems utilized in emergency management including National Incident Management System (NIMS) and Geographic Information Systems (GIS), or equivalent systems.
Maintain working knowledge of conditions leading to major emergencies, their effects, mitigation, response lines, resource requirements, damage assessment, recovery methods, and safety and survival procedures.
Maintain working knowledge of operation of an emergency operations center.
Maintain working knowledge of principles and practices of public administration, financial and budget management, and personnel management.
Maintain working knowledge of principles and practices of supervision and training; the principles and practices related to program management; research methodology, basic statistics.
Maintain working knowledge of principles and practices of developing and managing a volunteer program, coordinating, and conducting volunteer training including developing and maintaining education and training materials, and coordinating additional instructors as needed.
Develop and coordinate exercises that involve program volunteers. Establish program policies and procedures for utilizing volunteers during emergencies and special events.
Maintain working knowledge of developing and conducting training and exercises to increase the Tribe’s preparedness and ability to respond to and recover from disasters and major emergencies. Plan, develop, and conduct education and outreach necessary to accomplish program goals.
Maintain working knowledge of COOP plan, development, testing, training, and exercise, and implementation.
Maintain working knowledge of report writing; training methods; group dynamics, communications methods, and public relations techniques; modern office methods and procedures; written and oral communication, including language mechanics, syntax and English composition.
Ability to work under significant pressure, be subject to extended work hours, and be on call in case of emergencies.

Certificates, Licenses and Registrations

Hold certificates for ICS Courses 100, 200, 300, 700, and 800.
National or state level emergency management certifications and completion of FEMA’s Professional Development series of courses is preferred but not required.
Current and valid Driver's license per Tribal policies outlined in the Employee Handbook.

Essential Competencies

Analytical - Synthesizes complex or diverse information. Collects and researches data. Uses intuition and experience to complement data. Designs workflows and procedures.

Project Management – Develops project plans. Coordinates projects. Communicates changes and progress. Completes projects on time and budget. Manages project team activities.

Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner. Gathers and analyzes information skillfully. Develops alternative solutions. Works well in group problem solving situations. Uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.

Interpersonal Skills – Focuses on solving conflict, not blaming. Maintain confidentiality. Listens to others without interrupting. Keeps emotions under control. Remains open to others’ ideas and tries new things.

Teamwork – Balances team and individual responsibilities. Exhibits objectivity and openness to others’ views. Gives and welcomes feedback. Contributes to building a positive team spirit. Puts success of team above own interests. Able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives. Supports everyone’s efforts to succeed.

Leadership – Exhibits confidence in self and others. Inspires and motivates others to perform well. Effectively influences actions and opinions of others. Accepts feedback from others.

Judgment – Displays willingness to make decisions. Exhibits sound and accurate judgment. Supports and explains reasoning for decisions. Includes appropriate people in decision-making process. Makes timely decisions.

Professionalism – Approaches others in a tactful manner. Reacts well under pressure. Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position. Accepts responsibility for own actions. Follows through on commitments.

Adaptability – Adapts to changes in the work environment. Manages competing demands. Changes approach or method to best fit the situation. Able to deal with frequent changes, delays, or unexpected events.

Dependability – Follows instructions, responds to management direction. Takes responsibility for own actions. Keep commitments. Commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals. Completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan.

Organizational Support – Follows policies and procedures. Completes administrative tasks correctly and on time. Supports organizations goals and values.

Attendance/Punctuality – Is consistently at work and on time. Ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent. Arrives at meetings and appointments on time.

Safety and Security – Observes safety and security procedures. Determines appropriate action beyond guidelines. Reports potentially unsafe conditions. Uses equipment and materials properly.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, stand and walk. This position will be in be in various types of weather. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

Work Environment

The work environmental characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

At-Will Employment

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employee(s) will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments.

The employment relationship with Shoalwater Bay Indian Tribe is voluntary; there is no specified length of employment. Accordingly, either the Shoalwater Bay Indian Tribe or the employee may terminate the employment relationship at will, with or without cause, at any time, so long as there is no violation of applicable federal or state law.

This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise.

INDIAN PREFERENCE

Indian preference will be exercised in the hiring of this position in accordance with Shoalwater Bay Indian Tribe’s policy 181 within the Tribes Employee Handbook.

Benefits

After 60 days of employment

Medical
Vision
Dental
Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment coverage
Short term disability
Long term disability
Disability resources

After 90 days of employment use of

Annual Leave accrual
Sick Leave accrual
Bereavement Leave
Military Leave
Jury Duty Leave
Paid Holidays

After 1 year of employment

401K contribution

Work Location	Work on Location Premises 2373 Tokeland Rd Tokeland, WA 98590
Job Posting Valid Through	Valid until filled
Position Start Date	Immediately