Salary : $97,072.24 - $145,608.37 Annually
Location : Monroe, NC
Job Type: Full-Time Regular
Job Number: 433012
Department: Emergency Management
Opening Date: 09/21/2026
Closing Date: 9/27/2026 11:00 PM Eastern

General Statement

The Assistant Director of Emergency Management, under general supervision, performs technical, administrative, supervisory and professional work providing Emergency Management services within Union County through managing a comprehensive preparedness and response program.

The employee works with public, private and non-profit entities for disaster and non-disaster matters. Work requires exercising independent judgment and initiative and the ability to multi-task and prioritize decisions quickly and accurately in emergency situations and communicating in a tactful and diplomatic manner dealing with the public and multiple organizations. Technical judgment is required to coordinate emergency responses and hazard mitigation.
Essential Functions
Develops agency-level emergency preparedness and hazard-specific plans that support executive-level decision-making, incident management and coordination, and inter-agency coordination. Manages the updates and revisions of the County Emergency Operations Plan, the Threat and Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment (THIRA), Cabarrus, Stanly, Union Hazard Mitigation Plan (HMG) and Radiological Emergency Preparedness Plan, etc.
Supervises the work of additional staff in Emergency Management and staff working in the Emergency Operations Center.
Serves as the Emergency Management Director in their absence and assists with the day-to-day direction, management, performance, and coordination of the emergency management program.
Builds and maintains relationships with local, state, and federal public safety agencies, municipal, faith-based, volunteer groups, and nonprofit organizations, etc.
Assists in directing and coordinating emergency management operations during and after alerts or periods of emergency, including coordination and direction of the operation of the emergency operations center and emergency agencies.
Assist in the development and facilitation of tabletop, functional and full-scale emergency preparedness exercises in accordance with Homeland Security Exercise and Evaluation Program (HSEEP) standards.
Oversees the division's performance measures, voice of the customer initiatives, and Continuity of Operations Plan (COOP) program, and assist in development of the division's annual budget.
May be required to respond to emergency calls after hours and/or during events that require an emergency management response.
Oversee the agency's technology needs, applications, and functionality in the EOC.
Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience:

Associate's Degree, and seven (7) years of experience in emergency management, public administration, or related field. Must have experience in leading and supervising staff, developing agency strategic plans and performance measures, budget preparation and developing policies, procedures, and ability to conduct After-Action Reports identifying issues, observations, lessons learned and recommended corrective actions.
Licenses or Certifications:

Must have a valid Driver's License and be able to maintain a safe driving history as defined by the Union County Vehicle Use Policy.
Completion of the most current version of the FEMA National Incident Management System (NIMS) courses; FEMA ICS 100, 200, 300, 400, 700, 800, IS-2200, and IS-2901.
Special Requirements:

Must be available for periodic assignments after normal work hours including nights, weekends and holidays; travel during periodic emergencies and/or disasters. Must be able to attend training classes and public education programs as necessary.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience:

Master's degree in Emergency Management, Public Administration or related field. Experience in radiological emergency preparedness and the associated activities of the program.
Licenses or Certifications:

Completion of one or more of the following:

• International Association of Emergency Managers Certified Emergency Manager (CEM) or Associate Emergency Manager (AEM) designation
• NC Emergency Management Associate Emergency Manager or Executive Emergency Manager
• Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Professional Development Series
• FEMA Basic or Advanced Academy
• NC Emergency Management Academy
• Homeland Security Exercise and Evaluation Program (HSEEP)
• NIMS position specific courses (Incident Command, Operations Section Chief, Logistics Section Chief, Planning Section Chief or Incident Safety Officer)

Supplemental Information
PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Must be physically able to operate a variety of machinery and equipment including computers, printers, copiers, facsimile machines, calculators, etc. Must be physically able to operate a motor vehicle. Must be able to exert up to 30 pounds of force occasionally, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. Physical demand requirements are more than those for Sedentary Work. Light Work usually requires walking or standing to a significant degree. However, if the use of arm and/or leg controls requires exertion of forces greater than that for Sedentary Work and the worker sits most of the time, the job is rated for Light Work.
WORK ENVIRONMENT

Work is performed in an environment where the employee must deal with crisis situations that require major decisions involving people, resources, and property.
INSURANCE PROGRAMS

HEALTH INSURANCE

All full-time employees and their eligible dependents can participate on the first day of the first full month of employment. You must sign up for coverage within your first 30 days of employment or wait until the annual enrollment period. Preventative Care Coverage Prescription Coverage

Health & Wellness Center available exclusively to Union County employees, spouses and dependents covered under the health plan.

DENTAL INSURANCE

All full-time employees and their eligible dependents can participate on the first day of the first full month of employment. You must sign up for coverage within your first 30 days of employment or wait until the annual enrollment period.

LIFE INSURANCE

Basic Term life Insurance in the amount of one times the annual salary is provided for all full-time and benefitted part-time employees. Additional coverage for Life Insurance (Accident, Cancer, Long Term and Short Term) is available for purchase through payroll deduction for the employee and eligible dependents.

FINANCIAL PROGRAMS

RETIREMENT

Membership in the North Carolina Local Government Employees Retirement System is a requirement for all full-time and benefitted part-time employees. Employees contribute six percent (6%) of their annual compensation before it is taxed. If you leave County service before retirement, you may withdraw your retirement contributions or elect to freeze your contributions in anticipation of future local government employment. If you have five (5) years of service, you are 100% vested in the NCLGERS.

NC401(k)

The NC401(k) supplemental retirement program is available to full-time and benefitted part-time employees. The County establishes this 401(k) account for each eligible employee and makes a five percent (5%) contribution based on biweekly earnings. Employees may elect to make voluntary contributions through payroll deduction.

457 DEFERRED COMPENSATION

The 457 Deferred Compensation program is available to all employees through payroll deduction. Deferred compensation is a voluntary investment plan to supplement retirement income and to defer taxable income.

FLEXIBLE SPENDING ACCOUNTS

Options are available to regular full-time and benefitted part-time employees who wish to use pre-tax dollars for eligible medical, pharmacy, dental, vision, and daycare expenses. The Flex Debit Card program gives you instant access to your account funds.

Health Care Spending Account -- Section 125 of the IRS Code allows yearly voluntary enrollment to set aside pre-tax dollars for eligible health care expenses.

Dependent Care Spending Account -- Section 125 of the IRS Code allows yearly voluntary enrollment to set aside pre-tax dollars for eligible dependent care expenses.

DIRECT DEPOSIT

Deposit of your paycheck will be made to checking or savings accounts in a bank of your choice.

TRUIST
No Overdraft Fees
$100 Negative Balance Buffer
Online and Mobile Banking with Bill Pay

LEAVE PROGRAMS

VACATION LEAVE

Vacation leave is accrued based on creditable years of service in the Local Government Employees Retirement System.

SICK LEAVE

For full-time County employees, sick leave accrues at eight (8.0) hours per month. Benefitted part-time employees accrue prorated sick leave based on a percentage of the full-time rate. Your unused sick leave balance can be applied as creditable service toward a service retirement under the guidelines of the NCLGERS.

SICK LEAVE TRANSFER FROM OTHER AGENCIES

Unused sick leave earned from another North Carolina Governmental Agency and/or entity, will be accepted and transferred to the County as follows: twelve (12) sick leave days will be transferred and added to the employees active sick leave balance after completion of six (6) months of employment. The remaining balance of sick leave documented for transfer at the time of employment will be recorded in the employees permanent personnel file. On the fifth anniversary of employment with the County, the remaining balance of transferred sick leave will be added to the employees active sick leave balance.

HOLIDAYS

There are 13 County recognized holidays (includes 3 days for Christmas) per year with 1 floating holiday available.

MILITARY LEAVE

Annual Training - 10 paid workdays granted.

Active Duty - 20 paid workdays granted.

CIVIL LEAVE

Paid leave is provided to full-time or regular part-time County employees called for jury duty or as a witness of the court for the federal or state government, or a subdivision thereof.

FAMILY & MEDICAL LEAVE ACT

Federal law provides job protection and continuation of existing paid health insurance during 12 weeks of leave, paid or unpaid, to an eligible employee for qualifying events. These events can include birth or adoption, and serious illness of an immediate family member, or of the employee.

PAID PARENTAL LEAVE

Parental Leave provides the employee paid leave for the first eight weeks of approved FML for the birth of a son or daughter, or placement with the employee of a son or daughter for adoption or foster care.

ADMINISTRATIVE LEAVE

Educational Leave is available to regular full-time and benefitted part-time employees when participating in a job-related, short course, such as an update, not to exceed ten (10) consecutive working days.

VOLUNTEER TIME OFF

Volunteer Time Off will provide employees with 16 hours of paid time per calendar year to volunteer at approved Union County community partner agencies.
OTHER PROGRAMS

EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM

The Employee Assistance Program is open to all employees and their dependents. It is a confidential service provided at no cost to the employees of the County. EAP provides certified counselors who administer assessment and brief therapy to employees who want help with a variety of personal and work-related issues such as stress, parenting concerns, grief, alcohol/drug use, family problems, financial concerns, and work-related problems.

AQUATIC AND FITNESS CENTER

We believe that staying healthy is more than just exercising regularly and eating well. Individual and family discount membership and monthly dues are available to full-time and benefitted part-time employees through payroll deduction.

NATIONAL COLLEGE SAVINGS PROGRAM

The National College Savings Program is open to all employees. The Program is designed to provide certain tax advantages, encourage and facilitate saving to pay the costs of attending eligible institutions.
01

How many years of experience do you have in emergency management?

• None
• 1 to 2 years
• 3 to 4 years
• 5 to 6 years
• 7 years or more

02

Have you completed the following FEMA National Incident Management System (NIMS) courses; FEMA ICS 100, 200, 300, 400, 700, 800, IS-2200, and IS-2901? If no, please list the courses completed.
03

Describe your experience in the following: developing agency strategic plans and performance measures, budget preparation and developing policies, procedures.
04

Are you able to conduct After-Action Reports identifying issues, observations, lessons learned and recommended corrective actions? If so, please describe your experience.
05

Please list any emergency management related license or certifications obtained.
Required Question