Emergency Management Specialist, Howard County, Contingent II contractual

Job Posting:

JR102209 Emergency Management Specialist, Howard County, Contingent II contractual (Open) Department:

UBalt CPSI Grants & Projects, PM Position Type:

Non-Regular Fixed Term (Fixed Term) Open Date:

09-30-2026 Close Date:

$65,000 - $75,000

Job Description:

The Emergency Management Specialist position is a critical position within the Howard County Office of Emergency Management. It is a full-time position focused on supporting County preparation for all-hazards events and disasters through planning, outreach, training, and exercise.

This position reports directly to the Director at the University of Baltimore, but the role has exposure to all levels of leadership within Howard County Government. It is a contract position that is supervised daily by the Senior Emergency Management Specialist.

This position will report to offices in Howard County, MD.

Key Functions/Responsibilities/Tasks

Administrative/Program Support

Apply the principles and practices of emergency management to perform intermediate professional administrative and program support with a focus on Alert and Warning, Continuity, Corrective Actions, Finance, Logistics, Mitigation, Operations, Outreach, Planning, and Training and Exercise.

Prepare draft solutions and examples; implement programs; develop policies and procedures; develop requests for proposals, memorandums of understanding, and other technical documents. Analyze and evaluate current trends and best practices to identify hazards, reduce vulnerability, and improve emergency response.

Analysis

Provide support and analysis in functional activities such as developing emergency plans; planning trainings and workshops; providing training and presentations; and collaborating with internal and external County and regional partner agencies.

Project Management

Participate in the evaluation, integration, and operation of emergency management support tools and applications. Develop, implement, monitor, and report on projects to include those funded by grants. Supervise and/or facilitate projects, project teams, groups and/or meetings. Monitor deliverables and timelines to ensure that objectives are met.

Support Policy Development

Analyze and evaluate current trends and best practices to identify hazards, reduce vulnerability, and improve emergency response. Prepare draft solutions and examples; implement programs; develop policies and procedures.

Emergency Operations Center

Serve in a staff role during EOC activations or significant County events. Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education:

Bachelor’s degree

Experience:

3 years of professional experience, including at least one year in emergency management, public health, or public policy

Preferred Qualifications:

Education: Master’s degree.

Experience:

2+ years of professional emergency management experience

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Exceptional writing, problem-solving, and decision-making skills. Experience with public speaking and performing outreach activities. Research, planning, and project management experience, with emphasis on local emergency management practices. Ability to work well both independently and in a group setting, with a proven ability to collaborate with diverse groups. Strong interpersonal communication skills with strong organizational and multi-tasking skills.

Extended hours during emergency operations may be required.

We offer a competitive benefits package, including health, dental, and prescription plans, tuition remission, and paid leave (up to 8 days of prorated leave and 14-15 holidays per contract period). You can see more details on our benefits here .

Additional Job Information:

The University of Baltimore ("UBalt" or "University") does not discriminate on the basis of sex, gender, race, religion, age, disability, national origin, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity, or other legally protected characteristics in its programs, activities or employment practices. UBalt is an Equal Opportunity/ADA Compliant Employer & Title IX Institution.