Description
The Town of Johnstown, Colorado is actively hiring its first Emergency Management Coordinator to be part of our dynamic and passionate team. The ideal candidate will have a strong connection to our organizational guiding principles: Teamwork, Innovation, Integrity, Communication, Respect, and Service Excellence. Strategically located along the Front Range and adjacent to the I-25 corridor, Johnstown is a rapidly growing community of more than 20,000 people. A strong blend of both residential and commercial identifies the Town as it continues to grow and develop in Northern Colorado. The position will operate primarily from the Larimer County Emergency Management Offices located in Johnstown at the 2534/Johnstown Plaza subdivision. This location includes other Northern Colorado Emergency Management Offices from which to share knowledge, experiences, and build meaningful relationships in planning and preparation for emergencies in our community.
Position Overview: This new position will be responsible for preparing, coordinating, implementing, and maintaining the Town's Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan. The incumbent's responsibilities include coordinating emergency operations with the two Johnstown Fire District(s), Weld County, and Larimer County governments, meeting with Town staff, representatives from other units of government and private stakeholders, and responding to emergency situations as a member of the Incident Command Staff, as necessary. The person in this role will also be responsible for administering and monitoring federal emergency preparedness grants.
Ideal Candidate: The ideal candidate for this position will successfully work independently, is able to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with coworkers, outside agencies and the public, communicates effectively and professionally with a variety of people in sometimes challenging situations, and has excellent organizational skills. A Bachelor's degree in Emergency Management, Fire Protection, Fire Science, Adult Education, Public Administration, or related field is required, with three years of progressive experience in public safety services and/or emergency management. Certification as a Certified Emergency Manager through the International Emergency Management Associates or the ability to obtain within 36 months of employment is required, along with CPR/First Aid and NIMS/ICS 11/200/400/700/800 certification. This position reports to the Deputy Town Manager.
The application deadline and a first review of the applicants will begin on December 15, 2025.
To be considered, please submit your resume and a cover letter to the official posting at: johnstownco.gov/employment.
Expected starting salary: $67,735 - $83,000 DOQ.
The Town of Johnstown provides generous benefits including vacation, holiday, sick time, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, retirement plan contributions, and health savings accounts.
The Town of Johnstown is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, or any other status protected by law or regulation. It is our intention that all qualified applicants be given equal opportunity and that selection be based on job-related factors. Reasonable accommodation will be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Requirements
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:
Bachelor’s degree in Emergency Management, Fire Protection, Fire Science, Adult Education, Public Administration, or related field.
Must have a valid Colorado Driver’s License and maintain a safe driving record throughout employment.
Minimum of 3 years of progressive experience in public safety services and/or emergency management
Certification as a Certified Emergency Manager through the International Emergency Management Association or the ability to obtain within 36 months of employment
CPR/1st Aid certification within three (3) months of employment.
NIMS/ICS 100/200/300/400/700/800 certification.
Multilingual ability is desired.
An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
