Emergency Management Specialist I-(Administrative Analyst I)-Fire and Rescue Services, OEM

Howard County
Conveniently located in the heart of central Maryland between Baltimore and Washington, Howard County offers the charm of a historic past mixed with the excitement of a cosmopolitan community.

Howard County Government
Howard County Government is a leader in innovation, sustainability, and consistently ranked as one of the best places to live and work in the country. In 2025, Howard County Government received a record-breaking 85 Achievement Awards from the National Association of Counties (NACo) – the highest number of annual NACo awards achieved in the history of the State of Maryland, and the highest number of awards out of any county in the State of Maryland which received a collective 136 awards. NACo is the leading organization representing county-level government operations. These awards recognize innovative and transformative programs that provide new services for county residents, improve existing programs, upgrade working conditions, and enhance citizen participation and public policymaking.

What are we looking for?
We are looking for outstanding individuals to join our team and contribute to excellence in Howard County operations.

What you'll like most about working at Howard County Government:

• We are committed to workplace excellence in every area of County government.
• We have a highly talented, diverse, and inclusive workplace. Your input will not only be heard, but it will be encouraged
• We offer competitive compensation and great benefits including medical, retirement, and wellness programs.
• As a member of the Howard County Government team, you'll be helping drive our culture and directly impact what makes us an amazing place to work.

POSITION SUMMARY:
With direction from the Deputy Director, works independently to assist with and support a variety of emergency management programs and projects. Work at this level includes independent responsibility for program management related to emergency operations.

Starting Salary Hiring Range
$ $34.56
$61,799 - $71,885
Class Description
Performs professional level administrative work, which may include supervisory responsibility, under general supervision from an administrative or technical superior. Work includes carrying out administrative and technical tasks related to administrative support, public information, and purchasing.Include the following. Other related duties may be assigned.

• Works and cooperates with co-workers and supervisors at all levels.
• Learns and performs all essential job functions.
• Reviews, makes recommendations for, and implements management policies, standards, procedures, criteria, and regulations.
• Compiles, reconciles, and correlates a variety of data and other pertinent information.
• Supports projects, project teams, groups, and/or meetings related to the principles and practices of emergency management in such programs as: Alert and Warning, Continuity, Corrective Actions, Finance, Logistics, Mitigation, Operations, Outreach, Planning, and Training and Exercise.
• Analyzes and evaluates current trends and best practices to identify hazards, reduce vulnerability, and improve emergency response and overall EOC operations.
• Participates in the evaluation, integration, and operation of emergency management support tools and applications.
• Develops, implements, monitors, and reports on projects to include those funded by grants.
• Serves as an Emergency Management Specialist reporting to the Deputy Director.
• Serves in the EOC during activations or significant County events.
• Requires a flexible work schedule to attend community functions, work with allied organizations, and participate in active emergency operations.
• Functions under "essential personnel/emergency employee" provisions.
• Employees are required to report to the EOC within 1 hour in emergency situations.
• May serve in the On Call Emergency Manager rotation pending successful completion of certification and training program.

Supervisory Responsibilities
This job may have supervisory responsibilities if assigned.

Bachelors Degree and one (1) year related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Preferred Education, Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Working knowledge of emergency management principles.
• Experience working with diverse stakeholders.
• Ability to exercise initiative and sound judgment and to react resourcefully under varying conditions.
• Ability to successfully work both independently and as a member of a team.
• Writing, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.

Physical Demands And Work Environment

• The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to sit; stand; walk; use hands to touch, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms.
• The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 20 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
• Employees in this classification are occasionally required to wear personal protective equipment such as hearing protection, hardhats, safety glasses and/or goggles, and respiratory protection, and must complete required safety training.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to outside weather conditions. The employee is occasionally exposed to extreme outdoor environments and high, precarious places.
• The noise level in the work environment is sometimes moderate.

Language Skills, Mathemathical Skills And Reasoning Ability

• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, financial reports, legal documents, or governmental regulations.
• Ability to write complex reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to effectively communicate, present information, and respond to groups of managers, customers, and the general public.
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.