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JOB OPPORTUNITY #: 28-006
emergency management SPECialist
EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT
POSTED: 05/12/26
Responsibilities:
Responsible for developing, implementing, and managing comprehensive communication strategies and public outreach initiatives for the Office of Emergency Management. This position serves as a point of contact for media relations, community engagement, and crisis communication, ensuring effective dissemination of critical information to the public. Work schedule is subject to a 12-hour shift during a disaster or emergency operations center activation.
Status:
Full-time, non-exempt, benefited
Working hours:
8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., Monday - Friday. Available to work a 12-hour shift during a disaster or emergency operations center activation.
Location:
Columbia, Missouri
Qualifications:
Bachelors degree with major course work in journalism, communications, emergency management, public relations, or other related field and one year of experience in community engagement, community development, community partnerships, and/or emergency management; or an equivalent combination of related experience and education which provides the applicant with the desired skills, knowledge and ability required to perform the work.
Must possess a clear criminal history. Must possess and maintain a valid Missouri drivers license. Availability for after-hours staffing of special events, community outreach events, emergency operation center activations or other emergencies, as required. Available to work a 12-hour shift during a disaster or emergency operations center activation.
Preferred Skills:
Masters degree in emergency management, public administration, or related field; FEMA Public Information Officer certifications; experience in government or non-profit communications; bilingual skills (Spanish preferred).
Starting Hourly Pay Rate:
$24.41 - $25.15 per hour
Additional Forms Required:
Boone County Joint Communications Authorization
Deadline for Application:
Applications will be accepted until the posting is removed.
Apply Now
Apply by clicking the link above or by visiting our website at https://www.showmeboone.com/hr/ . Call (573) 886-4395 if you have questions. Please contact us in advance if an accommodation is needed in order to apply.
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Benefit-eligible employees receive paid vacation, 14 paid holidays, enrollment in the County Employees Retirement Fund, and two matching deferred compensation plans. Other benefits include 100% County paid or low-cost employee health insurance premium options, 100% County paid employee dental premiums, subsidized dependent premiums, and County paid long-term disability and life insurance.
An Equal Opportunity Employer