Pay Range: $34.45 - $44.79/hr. | $71,661 - $93,159 annual compensation
Job Posting Closing on: Tuesday, November 17, 2026
Workdays & Hours: Monday – Friday 8am – 5pm; Evening and weekend work required. Must be able to activate for 24/7 disaster response as needed.
Benefits for this position include: 11 Paid Holidays, Medical, Dental, Vision, Paid Time Off, Pension Plan, Professional Development Opportunities.
The City of Fort Worth is one of the fastest growing large cities in the U.S. Our employees serve the needs of over 1,000,000 residents, promoting our values of exceptional customer experience, mutual respect, embracing our diversity, continuous improvement, ethical behavior, and accountability.
A Defining Opportunity in Public Safety
This is an opportunity to help reimagine what emergency management looks like in one of America's most dynamic urban centers. With the creation of the new Emergency Management & Communications department, Fort Worth is uniquely positioned to build a first-class, nationally recognized emergency management and communications program rooted in innovation, coordination, and resilience, with strong support from the department’s 911 Administrator, Emergency Management Coordinator, and Director.
The EM&C Department plays a vital role in safeguarding the community by:
Why Fort Worth? This is your chance to make a lasting impact in one of the most vibrant and fast-growing cities in the country. Join us as we build a best-in-class emergency management and communications program that will stand out on the national stage and help shape the future of public safety in Fort Worth.
About the Role:
The City of Fort Worth’s Office of Emergency Management is seeking a seasoned emergency management leader to serve as the Community Engagement and Preparedness Lead. Reporting to the City’s Emergency Management Coordinator (EMC), this Sr. Emergency Management Officer owns one of the office’s three core programs, Community Engagement and Special Events, and is accountable for how residents, businesses, and partners prepare for, are warned about, and recover from emergencies.
As the Community Engagement and Preparedness Lead, you will set the direction for the City’s public preparedness and outreach efforts, including the ReadyFW program, public alerting and warning, community partnerships, and emergency planning for large special events. You will supervise and develop assigned staff, build lasting relationships with neighborhoods, faith-based and nonprofit organizations, schools, hospitals, and businesses, and support the Joint Emergency Operations Center (JEOC) during activations.
The ideal candidate is a proven emergency management leader and communicator who builds trust across diverse communities, turns preparedness messages into action, plans for large crowds and complex events, and can unite City departments, regional partners, and community stakeholders under a shared mission of public safety and resilience.
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in emergency management, public administration, communications, or a related field
Three (3) years of progressively responsible emergency management experience for a large state or local government organization
Valid Texas driver's license
Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate, valid technician-level amateur radio license
Preferred Qualifications:
Master’s degree in Emergency Management, Public Administration, Communications, or a related field
Two (2) years of experience supervising staff or leading a program or team
Certified Emergency Manager (CEM) designation from the International Association of Emergency Managers (IAEM) and/or Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) certification
FEMA Professional Development Series (PDS) and Advanced Professional Series (APS), including NIMS, ICS 300/400, Public Information Officer (PIO) training, and special events contingency planning course work
Experience planning emergency operations for large special events, or running community preparedness campaigns, volunteer programs, or public alert and warning systems such as IPAWS
Bilingual in English and Spanish, or experience reaching diverse, multilingual, and access and functional needs populations
