The
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Emergency Management Office (CMEMO) operates as
quasi-independent agency through a long-standing intragovernmental agreement
between Mecklenburg County and the City of Charlotte. CMEMO operates under the
authority of North Carolina General Statute 166-A and is responsible for
maintaining a comprehensive emergency management system for Charlotte,
Mecklenburg County and the six additional municipalities within. The total
population for Mecklenburg County in 2024 was near or exceeded 1.1 million. The mission of the CMEMO is to provide a
comprehensive and integrated program that focuses on an all-hazard’s approach
to emergency management for Charlotte and Mecklenburg County, North Carolina.
The CMEMO provides the coordination, support, training, and education necessary
to protect the county by integrating all activities necessary to prevent,
prepare, mitigate, respond to, and recover from natural and human-made
disasters.
The City of Charlotte is the largest municipality in North Carolina and the 15th largest city in the United States, with a total population of more than 897,000 citizens. A major commerce center, Charlotte hosts several of the nation’s largest banks and technology companies.
Also known as the Queen City, Charlotte is home to the Carolina Panthers, the Charlotte Hornets and the NASCAR Hall of Fame. We work hard to ensure that the community will be a winning city for everyone – a truly remarkable place to live, work, learn and play. Join us in helping to keep our City thriving, ensuring upward mobility and advancement in the workplace.
This position exists to
focus on a portion or portions of CMEMO’s emergency management program.
Emergency management coordinators are responsible for concentrated areas of
concern within the overall emergency management program and can have multiple
areas assigned to them. Additionally, coordinators work closely with key
decision makers from the City of Charlotte, Mecklenburg County and the six
additional municipalities in the County to develop and maintain emergency
management initiatives. Emergency management coordinators work in all four
phases of emergency management to include: mitigation, planning, response and
recovery. The position is called upon to communicate, coordinate and liaise
with a wide array of local, state, and federal agencies, private entities, and
points of contact.
Considerable knowledge and experience concerning all aspects of the Emergency Management program and how it interfaces within an inter-governmental framework:
Successful Completion of ICS 100, 200, 300, 400, 700, 800.
Special Requirements:
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US Citizenship required.
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Final candidates will be subject to post –
offer drug screen and background check.
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Valid North Carolina Class “C” Driver’s
License.
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Must live within 45 driving miles of CFD
Headquarters within 30 days of hire.
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Must be able to work nights, weekends,
special events and/or on a 24-hour rotating basis for special responses and as
requested. Position is required to be on-call on a rotating basis.
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Must be physically able to lift 50 pounds
and able to climb stairs and ladders.
The City’s Background Check Policy requires background checks to be conducted on final internal or external candidate(s) applying for any position with the City of Charlotte. The type of information that will be collected as part of a background check includes, but is not limited to: reference checks, social security verification, education verification, criminal conviction record check, and, if applicable, a credit history check, sex offender registry and motor vehicle records check.
Background checks must be in compliance with all federal and state statutes, such as the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA). The checks must be consistent with the guidelines set forth by these laws requiring organizations to obtain a candidate’s written authorization before obtaining a criminal background report, motor vehicle records check or credit report; and to properly store and dispose of information derived from such reports.
Final candidates must pass a pre-employment drug-screening test and physical examination. During the selection process, candidates may be asked to take a skills test, and/or participate in other assessments.
The City of Charlotte is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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