Deputy Emergency Manager at City of Beaverton – Beaverton, Oregon

The City of Beaverton is seeking a dynamic and skilled Deputy Emergency Manager to support its emergency management program. This position works on the forefront of community preparedness, response, and recovery, and collaborates with city departments, regional partners, and volunteers to enhance resilience. The Deputy Emergency Manager will also assist in program planning, develop and update emergency plans, oversee volunteer coordination, lead emergency management training initiatives, and represent the city in critical regional planning efforts.

This position requires a unique blend of leadership, strategic planning skills, and operational expertise, and presents an exciting opportunity to lead critical projects and make a tangible impact on the safety and well-being of Beaverton residents. The role focuses on strengthening community resilience by ensuring emergency management efforts are inclusive, accessible, and responsive to the unique needs of all community members.

The ideal candidate will have:

• Expert knowledge of:
  • National Incident Management System (NIMS) and Incident Command Systems (ICS).
  • Laws and regulations governing emergency management.
  • Strategic planning methods.
• Leadership skills to organize and lead external and internal emergency management teams.
• Ability to create partnerships with emergency management and Homeland Security stakeholders, including public and private partnerships.
• Community engagement experience, including recruiting, training, and supervising community volunteers.
• Experience facilitating presentations and exercises for diverse audiences.
• Background and experience developing and updating emergency management plans.
• Exceptional communication skills and a passion for outreach and education to promote emergency preparedness.
• Grant management and grant writing experience.
• Experience maintaining the readiness of an emergency operations center and ensuring compliance with regulatory frameworks.
• Excellent attention to detail and the ability to manage databases.
• Technological savvy to manage crisis management and communication platforms.

This is a full-time, exempt, Management 2 (M2) position. The classification is Emergency Management Officer. There is one vacancy.

Please click APPLY to submit your application via the City of Beaverton’s online portal. You will need to fill out your work history and respond to several supplemental questions. Your education, skills, and experience will be evaluated using the main application form and supplemental questions; a resume and cover letter are not required and do not substitute for a complete application and work history.
Emergency planning, coordination, and response

• Act as the city's Emergency Manager in their absence.
• Develop and maintain emergency plans, including the Emergency Operations Plan (EOP), Continuity of Operations Plan (COOP), communication plans, and hazard-specific plans.
• Ensure physical readiness of the Emergency Operations Center (EOC).
• Coordinate readiness efforts for the Emergency Operations Center (EOC) and ensure staff are trained.
• Monitor incidents and respond to emergencies, assuming leadership roles as necessary.
• Remain on-call and respond to the EOC during emergencies or planned events as needed

Training and exercises

• Plan, conduct, and evaluate training sessions, drills, and exercises to test citywide preparedness.
• Create After Action Reports (AAR) and Corrective Action Plans (CAP) to improve readiness.

Volunteer management

• Oversee the city’s Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) and other emergency management volunteer groups.
• Recruit, train, and lead volunteers in emergency preparedness and response activities.

Community outreach

• Lead outreach and public education efforts to enhance community preparedness and build public awareness.
• Promote public education on emergency preparedness through events, media, and community programs.
• Represent the city in regional emergency management committees and collaborate with partners.

Technology and communication tools:

• Manage emergency communication systems such as WebEOC and Everbridge.
• Ensure tools are up to date and users are trained.

Regulatory compliance, grants, and budget

• Ensure compliance with NIMS and other state and federal standards.
• Research, apply for, and manage emergency management and Homeland Security grants, including budget oversight and reporting.
• Assist in developing and monitoring program budget.

Cross-department and regional collaboration

• Facilitate internal teams to address emergency management priorities.
• Review special event plans to ensure preparedness measures are in place.
• Establish and maintain partnerships with local, regional, and state emergency management and Homeland Security partners, including public and private partnerships.

Public relations

• Develop educational materials.
• Update the emergency management website and social media.
• Engage with the media as necessary.

Additional duties are outlined in the Emergency Management Officer class specification.
Minimum qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in emergency management, homeland security, disaster management, or a closely related field, and
• Three years of experience in emergency management; or
• An equivalent combination of education and experience enabling the incumbent to perform the essential functions of the position.

Licensing and special requirements

• Valid driver’s license and the ability to meet the city’s driving standards.
• Ability to pass reference checks and education verification, and satisfy the requirements of an extensive background check, which includes Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) fingerprints.
• Within 30 days of hire, the successful candidate will be required to receive CJIS certification.
• Ability to satisfy the requirements of a pre-employment drug screen.

The City of Beaverton is committed to supporting a culture of accountability, equity and inclusion for all, especially marginalized groups. We pledge to continue the ongoing, difficult and essential work needed to address institutional racism and historical inequities in all forms.

Beaverton is a diverse city, boasting a large population of qualified persons, including women, veterans, Black, Indigenous and people of color, persons with disabilities, generational groups, persons who speak many languages and are of diverse national origins.

Studies have shown that many candidates, especially women, are less likely to apply for a job if they do not believe they meet 100% of the hiring criteria. The city’s talent acquisition goals include hiring the candidate who is best able to meet the performance objectives of the role. We therefore encourage persons with non-traditional skill sets and experiences to apply, even if you believe you do not meet 100% of the qualifications and hiring criteria described.
Salary range: $6,498.97 - $8,708.01 monthly
Starting rate will be determined based on the years of directly related experience provided in the job application. The experience listed will be reviewed and compared to the minimum qualifications outlined in the job posting. New hires who meet minimum requirements will start at step one. Higher steps within the salary range may be offered to those who have additional years of directly related experience to the position.

Total compensation package and benefits
In addition to competitive pay, the city offers a wide variety of benefits to regular employees which make up an exceptional total compensation package.

The city pays the full retirement contribution to PERS including the employee portion; provides employees with an opportunity to participate in a deferred compensation retirement plan; makes available a public service loan forgiveness program and tuition reimbursement program; and offers excellent health, dental, vision and life insurance coverage.

Additional benefits include excellent paid time off (PTO) accrual, PTO cash out options, wellness programs and incentives, a Health Reimbursement Account (HRA) VEBA with 3% employer contributions, an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and bilingual pay premiums.

City of Beaverton Compensation Break Down
Gross cash compensation
Starting step	Step 1	Step 4	Step 7
Yearly salary	$77,987.76	$90,289.20	$104,496.12
Estimated benefits paid by the city - Non-cash compensation
Public Employees Retirement System fully-paid contributions for employee	$4,094.36	$4,740.18	$5,486.05
Medical & Dental - Max city contributions for employee +1 (dollar value)	$29,922.12	$29,922.12	$29,922.12
Health Reimbursement Account (HRA) VEBA; 3% contribution	$2,339.63	$2,708.68	$3,134.88
No-cost TriMet public transportation pass (dollar value)	$1,200.00	$1,200.00	$1,200.00
Total estimated non-cash compensation/benefits	$37,556.11	$38,570.98	$39,743.05
Total salary and estimated non-cash compensation value	$115,543.87	$128,860.18	$144,239.17

Annual amounts in the table are shown for comparison purposes only and may vary slightly from actual salaries due to rounding calculations in the payroll system.