Emergency Services Manager

The Department of Public Safety is currently looking to hire one regular, full-time Emergency Services Manager.  The Sunnyvale Department of Public Safety is one of the nation’s largest fully integrated public safety departments, providing police, fire, and emergency medical services to the community. In addition to these core services, the department coordinates the City’s emergency management and preparedness efforts, bringing together sworn and professional staff from multiple disciplines to support a coordinated approach to protecting lives, property, and the continuity of essential City services. This position offers a unique opportunity to lead and advance Sunnyvale’s citywide emergency management program. The Emergency Services Manager will collaborate with City departments, community organizations, and regional partners to strengthen preparedness and support the community’s continued resilience and ability to respond effectively to emergencies and disasters. 

Minimum Qualifications

Any combination of experience and education (or training) that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:  Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in emergency management, public administration, public safety, homeland security, or a related field; AND Five years of increasingly responsible professional experience in emergency management, disaster preparedness, response, recovery, continuity, or a closely related field, including two years of supervisory, lead, or significant program-management responsibility. 

The City of Sunnyvale provides an excellent benefits package, including employer paid medical, dental, and vision benefits; Employer paid 2% deferred compensation contribution; and City paid retiree medical insurance contribution of $1200 per month.  City contribution increases with 5 years of service.  A complete application packet consists of a City employment application and responses to the required supplemental questions.  The final filing date is December 9, 2026 at 5:00pm.  For more information and to apply, please go to: sunnyvale.ca.gov and click on jobs.