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REQUIREMENTS AND PREFERENCES
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The Broward County Board of County Commissioners is seeking qualified candidates for Emergency Management Specialist, Senior.
This Job Announcement will remain open until a sufficient number of applications are received.
Benefits of Broward County Employment High Deductible Health Plan - bi-weekly premiums: Single $10.39 / Family $76.94 Includes a County Funded Health Savings Account of up to $2400 Annually Consumer Driven Health Plan - bi-weekly premiums: Single $78.64 / Family $273.13 Florida Retirement System (FRS) - Pension or Investment Plan 457 Deferred Compensation employee match Eleven (11) paid holidays each year Vacation (Paid Time Off) = 2 weeks per year Tuition Reimbursement (Up to 2K annually) Paid Parental Leave
The Aviation Department which operates the Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport, and the North Perry Airport is seeking qualified applicants for the position of Emergency Management Specialist, Senior. This is administrative and supervisory work assisting the Airport Emergency Manager with managing all aspects of the Airport's Emergency Management Program. The primary responsibilities of the Emergency Management Specialist, Senior will be to assist in developing and updating airport emergency plans, serving in the Airport EOC during activations, and promoting emergency preparedness with internal and external airport stakeholders. This position leads in designing, conducting, and executing airport emergency training programs, Homeland Security Exercise and Evaluation Program (HSEEP) compliant discussion and operations based exercises, managing the Web EOC incident management system, and conducting education and outreach presentations on all-hazards disasters. The Emergency Management Specialist, Senior will maintain effective working relationships with Aviation Department employees, internal and external airport stakeholders, including but not limited to: Aircraft Rescue Firefighting (ARFF), Airport Law Enforcement, FAA, TSA, CBP, NTSB, CDC, Air Carriers, Fixed Based Operators (FBOs), airport tenants, Broward County Office of Emergency Management, Broward County Healthcare Coalition, non-governmental organizations, Florida Division of Emergency Management, and FEMA.
The Broward County Aviation Department (BCAD) Emergency Management Section is responsible for developing FLL's all-hazards Emergency Management program focusing on emergency preparedness, response, recovery, and mitigation activities. These programs aim to reduce loss of life and injury, minimize property damage to airport facilities and critical infrastructure, and reduce impacts to airport operations. The Emergency Management Section is responsible for developing and updating airport emergency plans, ensuring Airport Emergency Operations Center (EOC) 24/7 readiness, and promoting a culture of emergency preparedness throughout and beyond the airport community.
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements
Requires a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in Emergency Management, Aviation Management or closely related area of study.
(One year of relevant experience may be substituted for each year of required education.)
Requires four (4) years in emergency management including experience writing emergency management and contingency plans in Aviation or an Airport or closely related experience.
Special Certifications and Licenses
- Must possess a valid Florida Driver's License with authority to drive a county vehicle for the duration of appointment.
- Must obtain and maintain Security Identification Display Access (SIDA) memorandum*Must obtain and maintain Customs and Border Protection Seal.
- Ability to obtain/maintain Airfield driving privileges on movement and non-movement areas.
- Completion of incident command courses within six (6) months of hire: FEMA ICS-100, 200, 300, 400, 700 and 800.
- Completion of American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) CPR/AED Certification within six (6) months of hire.
- Completion of FEMA Professional Development Series (PDS) Certification within six (6) months of hire.
- Completion of FDEM Public Assistance Course Series Certification within twelve (12) months of hire.
- Completion of FEMA Advanced Professional Series (APS) Certification within twelve (12) months of hire.
Preferences Master's Degree in Emergency Management, Aviation Management, or closely related field
FEMA Master Exercise Practitioner (MEP) Certification
FEPA Florida Associate Emergency Manager (FAEM) or IAEM Associate Emergency Manager (AEM)
AAAE Airport Certified Employee (ACE)
Per the Code of Federal Regulations, Title 49, Part 1542, all airport employees must undergo a Criminal History Records Check (CHRC) and a Security Threat Assessment (STA) in order to obtain a Security Identification Display Area (SIDA) Badge, as required by the Transportation Security Administration (TSA)
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DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
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The functions listed below are those that represent the majority of the time spent working in this class. Management may assign additional functions related to the type of work of the job as necessary. In addition to the responsibilities listed in the Classification Description, the incumbent must be able to do the following:
- Serve and support all EOC Sections Chiefs during Airport EOC activations in accordance with NIMS guidelines.
- Serve as Emergency Support Function (ESF) #1 - Airport Leader backup within the Broward County EOC.
- Advises and assists the Airport Emergency Manager on all operational and technical matters related to the emergency management program section(s) or function(s).
- Leads, monitors, and supervises the maintenance of emergency plans, policies, standard operating procedures, standard operating guides, and checklists.
- Maintains operational readiness of the Airport EOC.
- Initiates rapid actions, real time inter-agency coordination, and decision-making in a potentially stressful, complex environment, and during emergency situations.
- Develop and deliver advanced airport emergency training to include providing Basic Life Support CPR/AED training to airport stakeholders
- Design, development, and conduct HSEEP compliant discussion and operations-based exercises.
- Develop, maintain, and train staff on various standard operating procedures/guides, checklists, and job aids.
- Manage the WebEOC incident management system program to include contract management, developing and updating user guide, training materials, checklists, and providing training to airport stakeholders.
- Develop and deliver advanced emergency management and disaster preparedness education to a variety of audiences.
- Assist with FLL's Cost Recovery Program for large-scale emergencies.
- Maintain effective working relationships with airport stakeholders, partners, general public, airport employees, elected, and appointed officials.
- Builds strong relationships and maintain them to achieve successful outcomes handling the complexities of an emergency or disaster event.
- Maintain relationships with Broward County Office of Emergency Management, Broward County municipal governments, the Florida Division of Emergency Management, and FEMA.
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WORK ENVIRONMENT
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Physical Demands Physical demands refer to the requirements for physical exertion and coordination of limb and body movement. Performs sedentary work that involves walking or standing some of the time and involves exerting up to 10 pounds of force on a regular and recurring basis or sustained keyboard operations.
Unavoidable Hazards (Work Environment)
Unavoidable hazards refer to the job conditions that may lead to injury or health hazards even though precautions have been taken. None.
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SPECIAL INFORMATION
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Competencies
Applies knowledge of business and the marketplace to advance the organization's goals. Clearly understands how own activities relate to critical business drivers. Monitors business news and market changes for impact on the business or on own expertise area; uses this to shape decisions.
Makes sense of complex, high quantity, and sometimes contradictory information to effectively solve problems. Looks at complex issues from multiple angles; explores issues to uncover underlying issues and root causes; sees the main consequences and implications of different options.
Makes good and timely decisions that keep the organization moving forward. Knows when to act independently and when to escalate issues. Integrates various inputs, decision criteria, and trade-offs to make effective decisions. Typically makes good independent decisions.
Knows the most effective and efficient processes to get things done, with a focus on continuous improvement. Encourages and rewards continuous improvement and quality outcomes. Equips others to handle day-to-day tasks effectively on their own. Integrates systems to improve quality and service.
Holds self and others accountable to meet commitments. Tracks performance and strives to remain effective, learning from both successes and failures. Readily takes on challenges or difficult tasks and has reputation for delivering on commitments.
Develops and delivers multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences. Tailors communication content and style to the needs of others. Pays attention to others' input and perspectives, asks questions, and summarizes to confirm understanding.
Uses compelling arguments to gain the support and commitment of others. Convinces others through a variety of means and methods of persuasion, including well-reasoned rationale. Recognizes when compromise is necessary and shifts approach to accommodate others.
Operates effectively, even when things are not certain or the way forward is not clear. Responds effectively to unclear situations, seeks to resolve ambiguity and make progress. Seeks guidance on how to adapt to changes, responds with appropriate composure and effectiveness.
County Core Values
All Broward County employees strive to demonstrate the County's four core behavioral competencies.
- Collaborates: Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.
- Customer focus: Building strong customer relationships and delivering customer-centric solutions.
- Instills trust: Gaining the confidence and trust of others through honesty, integrity, and authenticity.
- Values differences: Recognizing the value that different perspectives and cultures bring to an organization.
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Compliance
Broward County is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to inclusion. Broward County is committed to providing equal opportunity and reasonable accommodations to qualified persons with disabilities. We support the hiring of people with disabilities; therefore, if you require assistance due to a disability, please contact the Professional Standards Section in advance at 954-357-6500 or email Profstandards@broward.org to make an accommodation request.
Emergency Management Responsibilities
Note: During emergency conditions, all County employees are automatically considered emergency service workers. County employees are subject to being called to work in the event of a disaster, such as a hurricane, or other emergency situation and are expected to perform emergency service duties, as assigned.
County-wide Employee Responsibilities
All Broward County employees must serve the public and fellow employees with honesty and integrity in full accord with the letter and spirit of Broward County's Employee Code of Ethics, gift, and conflict of interest policies.
All Broward County employees must establish and maintain effective working relationships with the general public, co-workers, elected and appointed officials and members of diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, political affiliation, familial status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, or gender identity and expression.
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Broward County, Florida
$70,307.14 - $112,209.06 Annually
medical insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, vision insurance, vacation time, paid holidays, sick time, retirement plan
Jul 12, 2025