Posted: Nov 3, 2026
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Emergency Preparedness Manager

City of Calabasas - Calabasas, CA
Full-time
Salary: $130,120.38 - $162,502.60 Annually
Application Deadline: Nov 23, 2026
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  • Plans, manages, and oversees the functions, operations, and activities of the City’s emergency preparedness, response, and recovery programs, including emergency management, disaster preparedness and recovery, and assigned public safety programs and initiatives; develops and maintains preparedness and response plans involving all City departments.
  • Participates in the development and implementation of goals, objectives, work plans, policies, and priorities for emergency management programs; recommends within program policy appropriate service and staffing levels; recommends and administers policies and procedures.
  • Participates in the development, administration, and oversight of assigned program budgets; determines funding needed for staffing, equipment, materials, and supplies; ensures compliance with budgeted funding.
  • Develops and standardizes procedures and methods to improve and continuously monitor the efficiency and effectiveness of assigned programs and service delivery methods; assesses and monitors workload, administrative and support systems, and internal reporting relationships; identifies opportunities for improvement and makes recommendations to leadership.
  • Participates in the selection of, trains, motivates, and evaluates assigned personnel; provides or coordinates staff training; works with employees to correct deficiencies; recommends and implements discipline and termination procedures.
  • Performs project management responsibilities; develops logical and efficient project plans; establishes priorities; monitors and manages task completion; anticipates and avoids problems; works collaboratively and cooperatively with team members and user groups to ensure project accountability.
  • Develops and manages requests for proposals for professional and/or contracted services; prepares scope of work and any technical specifications; evaluates proposals and recommends award; negotiates contracts; administers contracts to ensure compliance with City specifications and service quality.
  • Ensures Emergency Operations Center readiness by maintaining procedures, systems, and operational capability; activates the Emergency Operations Center at appropriate levels for incidents and planned events.
  • Develops, trains, and supports Emergency Operations Center teams comprised of executive staff, employees, and volunteers in emergency operations roles and procedures.
  • Ensures that Emergency Operations Center equipment and systems are operational at all times.
  • In coordination with the Finance Department, City disaster claims and reimbursement activities through the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA); maintains complete records and documentation related to disaster declarations and recovery operations.
  • Supports City department compliance with the Standardized Emergency Management System by providing training and reviewing departmental emergency plans.
  • Serves as liaison for assigned functions with other City departments, divisions, and outside agencies; provides staff support to commissions, committees, and task forces, as required.
  • Provides highly complex staff assistance to the City Manager and City Council; prepares and presents staff reports and other written materials; supervises the establishment and maintenance of program files and records; ensures proper documentation of operations and activities.
  • Represents the City in meetings with members of other public and private organizations, community groups, contractors, and the public on emergency preparedness and public safety matters.
  • Attends and participates in professional group meetings; stays abreast of new trends and innovations in the fields of emergency management and public safety.
  • Monitors changes in regulations and technology that may affect operations; implements approved policy and procedural changes.
  • Reviews the work of program activities and assigned staff to ensure compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws, codes, and regulations.
  • Answers questions and provides information to the public; investigates and responds to complaints and inquiries related to emergency preparedness and public safety programs.
  • Ensures staff observe and comply with all City and mandated safety rules, regulations, and protocols; supports emergency preparedness and serves as leader in the City’s Emergency Operations Center team during activations.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.