Emergency Management Specialist

Boone County, located in Columbia, MO, has a great opportunity for an Emergency Management Specialist.

APPLICANTS MUST APPLY HERE: www.boonemo.gov

Find out more about working for Boone County here: https://youtu.be/xCtE48jgaV4

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Responsibilities: 

Responsible for developing, implementing, and managing comprehensive communication strategies and public outreach initiatives for the Office of Emergency Management. This position serves as a point of contact for media relations, community engagement, and crisis communication, ensuring effective dissemination of critical information to the public. Work schedule is subject to a 12-hour shift during a disaster or emergency operations center activation.

Status: Full-time, non-exempt, benefited

Working hours: 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., Monday – Friday.  Available to work a 12-hour shift during a disaster or emergency operations center activation.

Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree with major course work in journalism, communications, emergency management, public relations, or other related field and one year of experience in community engagement, community development, community partnerships, and/or emergency management; or an equivalent combination of related experience and education which provides the applicant with the desired skills, knowledge and ability required to perform the work. 

Must possess a clear criminal history. Must possess and maintain a valid Missouri driver’s license.  Availability for after-hours staffing of special events, community outreach events, emergency operation center activations or other emergencies, as required. Available to work a 12-hour shift during a disaster or emergency operations center activation.

Preferred Qualifications: Master’s degree in emergency management, public administration, or related field; FEMA Public Information Officer certifications; experience in government or non-profit communications; bilingual skills (Spanish preferred). 

NOTE: A criminal background check including a national fingerprint check through law enforcement agencies and a drug test will be conducted on all successful applicants prior to their being appointed to this position.

Hourly Salary Range: $24.41 - $25.15 per hour

Visit our website and apply at: www.boonemo.gov

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Benefit-eligible employees receive (on day one):

• Paid vacation
• 14 paid holidays
• Enrollment in the County Employees Retirement Fund, and two matching deferred compensation plans
• 100% County paid or low-cost employee health insurance premium options
• 100% County paid employee dental premiums
• Subsidized dependent premiums
• County Paid long-term disability and life insurance
• Boone County is a Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness qualifying employer.

Visit our website and apply at: www.boonemo.gov

Columbia, MO is a thriving college town and the cultural hub of mid-Missouri, hosting popular events such as the True/False Film Festival, and a diverse art, music, and restaurant scene. Columbia is the fourth most populous and fastest-growing city in Missouri with an estimated 126,254 residents in 2020. Resting upon the forested hills and rolling prairies of Mid-Missouri near the Missouri River valley, outdoor enthusiasts can enjoy the surrounding Rock Bridge Memorial State Park, Mark Twain National Forest, and Big Muddy National Fish and Wildlife Refuge, in addition to hiking over 278 miles of our local trails! Many popular destinations are a short drive away, including the Capitol of Jefferson City, the Lake of the Ozarks, Saint Louis, and Kansas City all within a two-hour drive or less.