Hybrid Administrative Analyst I-(Emergency Management Specialist)-Community Resources and Services bei Howard County Government, MD

About the Department

Howard County:
Conveniently located in the heart of central Maryland between Baltimore and Washington, Howard County offers the charm of a historic past mixed with the excitement of a cosmopolitan community.

Howard County Government:
Howard County Government is a leader in innovation, best practices and sustainability. It is consistently ranked as one of the best places to live and work in the country. In 2025, Howard County Government received a record-breaking 83 Achievement Awards from the National Association of Counties (NACo) – the most awards in the state of Maryland, and the fifth highest in the nation, as compared to more than 3000 counties. NACo Achievement Awards are the premier national honor to recognize innovative and transformative programs that provide new services for county residents, improve existing programs, upgrade working conditions, and enhance citizen participation and public policy making. 

What are we looking for?
We are looking for outstanding individuals to join our team and contribute to excellence in Howard County operations.

What you'll like most about working at Howard County Government:

• We are committed to workplace excellence in every area of County government.  
• We have a highly talented, diverse, and inclusive workplace. Your input will not only be heard, but it will be encouraged!  
• We offer competitive compensation and great benefits including medical, retirement, and wellness programs. 
• As a member of the Howard County Government team, you'll be helping drive our culture and directly impact what makes us an amazing place to work.

Position Duties

Include the following. Other related duties may be assigned.

• Serves as Emergency Management Specialist for the Department providing staff safety trainings, resources and support planning, building safety assessments and remediation.   
• Works with County Office of Emergency Management personnel to coordinate DCRS’ role in County Government emergency response.   
• Serves as an Essential / Emergency Employee and staffs the Emergency Operations Center (EOC) when activated.   
• Coordinates and manages departmental emergency operations through the Emergency Operations Center.  
• Coordinates community planning, training, and strategy implementation to reduce individual and community vulnerability.   
• Monitors and maintains focus on sub-groups such as those in assisted living facilities, persons with disabilities, veterans, older adults, or other vulnerable individuals that are particularly at risk when environmental change is projected to occur.   
• Facilitates community capacity building, outreach and education to assist communities in preparing for and self-sustaining through a variety of emergency conditions.   
• Serves as a liaison to county agencies, non-profit organizations, community partners, and other stakeholders in creating a "no wrong door" approach to engaging communities around vulnerability assessments and emergency preparedness coordination and response efforts.   
• Requires a flexible work schedule to attend community functions, work with allied organizations, and participate in active emergency operations.
• Maintains the Department vehicle fleet and interacts with County agencies for service and maintenance.  Regularly stocks the vehicles with all necessary safety equipment and oversees the loaning of the vehicles to staff.
• Maintains and updates all Emergency Management documents including, but not limited to Continuity of Government, Continuity of Operations, Shelter Concept of Operations, Disaster Assistance Center, and Community Resources Operations Center plans Emergency Action Plans, and Emergency Evacuation Maps.  
• Participates with OEM in planning and maintaining County-wide Emergency Management documents including but not limited to temporary overnight sheltering SOPs and guidelines and Extreme Temperature plans
• Works on a year-round basis with staff to coordinate self-care classes focused on equipping community members with effective strategies for preparing themselves for emergencies conditions.   
• Arranges for classes that embed emergency preparedness into ongoing training provided to community service agencies.   
• Integrates emergency preparedness into long range priorities developed by the Department and its Offices.    
• Maintains inventory of supplies and materials for Emergency Management functions, including but not limited to: emergency shelter supplies, PPE, radio communication equipment.  
• Draft policies and procedures, grant proposals, memoranda of understanding, and other technical documents.  
•  Provides logistical support for large department-wide events including traffic control, risk assessment and event permitting. 
• Serves a liaison with the Bureau of Facilities and property management for building maintenance issues. 
• Works with County Security personnel to ensure security guard coverage for applicable DCRS facilities both during normal and extended hours of operation.  
• Participates in DCRS Facility safety inspections.
• Participates in activities related to Emergency Management as requested, including work outside normal business hours.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree and one (1) year related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience. 

PREFERRED EDUCATION, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Working knowledge of emergency management principles.

• Local emergency management experience.

• Project management and planning experience.   

• Strong group facilitation skills.   

• Strong interpersonal skills, excellent oral and written communication skills and the ability to work well with an ethnically diverse population. 

• Strong computer proficiency especially with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), database management and spreadsheet applications necessary. 

• Proficiency in virtual platforms and use of technology for human services delivery. 

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  

The employee must be able to work long shifts, sometimes in excess of 12 hours. The employee may be subject to working in inclement weather such as rain, snow, or extreme temperatures. Activities may require the ability to crawl, climb, or stand for long periods of time. Lifting may involve bending, twisting, and other movement to load, unload, or move heavy objects  

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to sit. The employee is regularly required to stand; walk; and use hands to finger, handle, or feel. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, and ability to adjust focus. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.  

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.  

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent.  

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Other Qualifications

Possession of a valid driver's license.