Emergency Management Coordinator

Salary: $62,668.72 - $85,931.28 Annually Location : Medina, MN Job Type: Grant - Full-time (benefit earning) Job Number: 25EM347TV351 Department: Emergency Management Division: Emergency Mgmt-Grants/Projects Opening Date: 01/30/2026 Closing Date: 3/11/2026 11:59 PM Central Description Hennepin County's Emergency Management department is seeking an Emergency Management Coordinator to join their team. The ideal candidate should have a background in coordinating logistical field support with on-site and/or off-site local, state, and federal partners in support for training, community events, and disasters. Drive, operate and maintain heavy equipment. (i.e. towing, forklift, generators). Develop cyclic maintenance programs (i.e. scheduling, acquisition, exchange, ordering, delivery) and have experience with warehouse operations multi-location (track, inventory, stock, and optimize space) Current Hennepin County employees who refer a candidate hired into an open competitive position may be eligible for a $500 referral bonus. For more information visit. Find us here at upcoming career fairs! Location and hours: This position is on-site at the Public Works facility located at 1600 Prairie Drive, Medina, MN 55340. There is no public transportation to this facility. Work hours are Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. This position may occasionally include non-regular work hours/on-call during an "activation to assist" alert. New Employee Orientation (NEO) for all new benefit-earning employees is in-person in downtown Minneapolis. Details about NEO will be provided upon hire. About the position type: This is a full-time, benefit earning position. This position is internally classified as an Emergency Management Coordinator. Click to view the job classification specification. In this position, you will: Develop, operationalize, track, and improve procedures to mobilize, dispatch and demobilize resources during and after an emergency. Lead county damage assessment operations from Rapid Damage Assessment (RDA) through Preliminary Damage Assessment (PDA). Store, maintain, and test resources in the Hennepin County disaster cache. Lead maintenance and lawncare operations of Hennepin West Mesonet sites. Assist in the annual resource gap analysis process and associated Hazard Identification & Risk Assessment (HIRA) update. Determine and track scheduled or phased maintenance program with mobile inventory (internal or external contracts). Maintain and/or develop a physical (visual and operational) cyclic inventory inspection program. Maintain the warehouse floor plan, storage capacity, classification of inventory, slotting, and implementation for an efficient receiving process. Provide training and update briefings to emergency management staff with logistics management that include warehouse storage capability, resource processes, sustainability, and organization. Need to have: One of the following: Five years or more of experience working in emergency preparedness at the county or local jurisdiction level. Bachelor's degree or higher in emergency management or an approved equivalent academic area, and one year experience working in emergency preparedness or related field at the county or local jurisdiction level. State of Minnesota Emergency management, FEMA, or Minnesota State Emergency Management Basic Academy certificate or the ability to achieve certification within two years of hire. Nice to have: International Association of Emergency Managers (IAEM) certification in Emergency Management (CEM). Completion of approved training programs in heavy equipment operations. Experience: Working with on-site and/or off-site field operations in support of disasters. Maintaining heavy equipment. Knowledge of the proper use of tools and equipment (e.g., common hand tools, impact wrenches, air, and hydraulic jacks); occupational hazards and safety precautions of the trade. Ability to: Lift objects weighing up to 50 pounds. Work at heights up to 30 feet Perform basic maintenance repairs. Track maintenance records. Work from diagrams, manuals, verbal, and/or written directions. Recommend cost estimates of time and materials to maintain equipment and fleet vehicles. Safely drive motor vehicles and operate equipment. Work with jurisdiction partners, department teams, or independently. About the department: Hennepin County Emergency Management (HCEM) leads county-wide efforts to promote disaster-ready families, foster whole community resilience and to increase emergency responder capabilities and integration. HCEM takes coordinated action to save lives, prevent injuries, and to lessen the social, economic and environmental impact of disasters during all phases of emergency management. About Hennepin County: Hennepin is the largest county government organization in Minnesota. Our employees work every day to improve the health, safety and quality of life for our residents and communities. All of our jobs align with our mission to serve residents through transformative services that eliminate disparities, eliminate inequities, and create opportunity for all and our vision of a community where all people are healthy, all people are valued, and all people thrive. Our employees receive a combination of competitive benefits and positive workplace culture. This includes meaningful work that impacts our community, competitive pay, work-life balance, a variety of benefits and opportunities to grow. Learn more at (login as Guest). Hennepin County envisions an organization where our commitment to diversity and the elimination of disparities is fundamental in providing excellent service to our community. Your future. Made here. This posting may be used to fill current and future vacancies. Watch this video for application best practices and tips. Invitations to interview will be based upon an assessment of education and experience. Final candidates may be required to complete a criminal background check. If you have any questions, please contact: Toufue Vue Why work here? Hennepin County embraces the Total Rewards philosophy. We want our employees to succeed - not only at work but as they move through life and its milestones. We offer advantages and opportunities others can't - including: Meaningful work Public service Competitive pay Work-life balance Generous benefits Opportunities to grow Commitment to your success By working in public service, we are a part of something larger than ourselves. Together, we support those in need. We help people access information and services. We empower vibrant and diverse communities. We serve residents. Visit our benefits page to learn more: bridge.hennepin.us/eligibility. If you are a current Hennepin County employee please be aware that any change in job classification may affect your current benefits (such as a conversion from Vacation/Sick Leave to Paid Time Off and/or enrollment in a Health Care Saving Plan.) Information about the impact of job changes on benefits can be found 01 This position is on-site at the Public Works Facility located at 1600 Prairie Drive, Medina, MN 55340. There is no public transportation to this facility. Work hours are Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. This position may occasionally include non-regular work hours/on-call during an "activation to assist" alert. New Employee Orientation (NEO) for all new benefit-earning employees is in-person in downtown Minneapolis. Details about NEO will be provided upon hire. Are you willing and able to meet these requirements? Yes No 02 Select from the choices below the option that best describes your experience and/or education. I have five years or more of experience working in emergency preparedness at the county or local jurisdiction level. I have a Bachelor's degree or higher in emergency management or an approved equivalent academic area, and one year experience working in emergency preparedness or related field at the county or local jurisdiction level. Neither of the above 03 Describe your education including area(s) of study, school(s) attended, and certificate(s) and/or degree(s) earned. If you do not have related education to report, type "None" in the space provided. 04 How many full-time equivalent years of experience do you have working in emergency preparedness at the county or local jurisdiction level? I do not have this experience Less than 1 year 1 year or more, but less than 3 years 3 years or more, but less than 5 years 5 years or more 05 Describe your experience working in emergency preparedness at the county or local jurisdiction level, referencing job(s) listed in your application/resume. If you do not have this experience type "None" in the space provided. 06 Select the following option that best describes your Emergency Management certification status. I have an active State of Minnesota Emergency management, FEMA, or Minnesota State Emergency Management Basic Academy certificate. I am willing and able to obtain a State of Minnesota Emergency management, FEMA, or Minnesota State Emergency Management Basic Academy certificate within two years of hire. Neither of the above 07 Do you have an International Association of Emergency Managers (IAEM) certification in Emergency Management (CEM)? Yes No 08 Have you completed an approved training program in heavy equipment operations? Yes No 09 Describe the approved training program you have completed in heavy equipment operations, referencing job(s) listed in your application/resume. If you do not have this experience type "None" in the space provided. 10 How many full-time equivalent years of experience do you have working with on-site and/or off-site field operations in support of disasters? I do not have this experience Less than 1 year 1 year or more, but less that 2 years 2 years or more, but less than 3 years 3 years or more, but less than 4 years 4 years or more 11 Describe your experience working with on-site and/or off-site field operations in support of disasters, referencing job(s) listed in your application/resume. If you do not have this experience type "None" in the space provided. 12 How many full-time equivalent years of experience do you have maintaining heavy equipment? I do not have this experience Less than 1 year 1 year or more, but less than 2 years 2 years or more, but less than 3 years 3 years or more, but less than 4 years 4 years or more 13 Describe your experience maintaining heavy equipment, referencing job(s) listed in your application/resume. If you do not have this experience type "None" in the space provided. 14 Please choose the one recruitment source that best describes how you first learned about this job opening. Please review all possible choices before making your selection. Your response to this question helps us evaluate the effectiveness of our recruitment methods. College or university (job board, career services, or instructor) Community or nonprofit organization (counselor, job board, etc.) Employee or recruiter of Hennepin County (supervisor/manager, colleague, or Human Resources) Friend or family member that is not a Hennepin County employee Hennepin County job notification emails Indeed.com Job fair or networking event LinkedIn Print advertisement (flyer, postcard, billboard, transit ad, etc.) Professional association (ASCE, APWA, ISACA, etc.) Social media (Handshake, Facebook, X, Instagram, etc.) hennepin.jobs or governmentjobs.com 15 For the recruitment source selected above, please provide the specific name of the person, website or media source. Required Question

Created: 2026-03-10