Salary: $127,107.00 - $153,202.00 Annually
Location : Walnut Creek, CA
Job Type: Regular At-Will
Job Number: 26-34
Department: General Government
Opening Date: 07/07/2026
Closing Date: 7/21/2026 5:00 PM Pacific
Bargaining Unit: 300

Position Description

The City of Walnut Creek is seeking one full-time Emergency Management Program Analyst to join the City Manager's Office. This is an at-will position serving at the will of the City Manager.

Salary:
The current salary range for Emergency Management Program Analyst is $127,107 to $153,202 annually Placement in the range will depend on qualifications.

Closing Date:
The closing date for this recruitment is Tuesday, July 21, 2026, at 5:00 PM PST.

This position is great because you will have the opportunity to:

• Strengthen the City's emergency preparedness and enhance community resilience;
• Collaborate across departments and build strong, citywide partnerships; and
• Access paid professional development training and certifications.

About the Department and Division:
The City Manager's Office oversees the activities of city departments, implements policies set by the city council, and ensures that City services are efficiently delivered.

The seven divisions in the City Manager's Office include the City Attorney, City Clerk, Communications & Outreach, Economic Development, Emergency Preparedness, Risk Management, and Sustainability divisions. For Fiscal Year 2027 (FY27) the City Manager's Office is authorized for 23 full-time employees and has a FY27 department budget of $13.2 million.

The City Manager's Office strives to continually enhance the quality of life of all residents, support the policy objectives of the City Council, and provide leadership and support to all City departments.

About the Position:
The Emergency Management Program Analyst:

• Plans, organizes, implements, and maintains the City's emergency management program, including disaster mitigation, preparedness, response, and recovery;
• Develops and maintains community-based disaster preparedness and response programs; and
• Develops and maintains partnerships with local, County, State, and Federal agencies, non-profits, and community groups involved in emergency preparedness and disaster planning.

The Ideal Candidate:
The ideal candidate will be passionate about connecting with people, building partnerships, and helping others prepare for emergencies before they happen. They will thrive in a collaborative, self-directed environment, working across City departments and alongside community partners to enhance emergency preparedness and resilience. The most successful candidate will be driven by curiosity, initiative, and the ability to turn innovative ideas into practical solutions that strengthen Walnut Creek and the community we serve.
Representative Duties

• Plans, organizes, directs, develops, evaluates, and updates emergency management plans and procedures, including the Emergency Management Plan, Disaster Recovery Plan, building evacuation plans, and emergency operating procedures.
• Assesses City-wide training needs and develops training programs that meet State and Federal guidelines; coordinates and conducts training of City personnel in emergency preparedness, response, and recovery practices; evaluates and makes recommendations on training materials and equipment.
• Organizes and tests Emergency Operations Center (EOC) equipment and systems, develops activation procedures, coordinates preparation of checklists for positions in the Emergency Operations Center.
• Plans, organizes, directs, and evaluates City-wide disaster exercises and drills in accordance with State and Federal requirements.
• Develops and maintains a comprehensive hazards risk assessment; develops, prioritizes, and implements disaster prevention and mitigation plans and programs in partnership with key City departments.
• Strengthens community resilience and promotes community hazards awareness and disaster education programs; represents the City before civic and community groups.
• Maintains the Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) program and provides CERT members with training exercises in emergency relief efforts.
• Establishes, promotes, and maintains effective relations with community organizations, schools, business community, the Red Cross, and other community-based groups with the goal of integrated emergency preparedness and response plans.
• Serves as liaison with Federal, State, and local agencies; staffs and serves on committees with other departments, outside agencies, commissions, and emergency management groups.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Considerable knowledge of, and skill in interpreting, applying, and explaining Federal, State, and local agencies, laws, policies, standards, best practices, and principles related to emergency preparedness.
• Knowledge of principles and practices of emergency management program planning, development, administration, and disaster preparedness.
• Knowledge of the methods, techniques, and trends involved in the development, administration, implementation, and evaluation of emergency management training programs.
• Knowledge of particular emergency and natural disaster hazards which may affect the emergency planning needs of a city.
• Knowledge of techniques to gain community involvement in risk assessment, disaster planning, resident and community disaster education, and other emergency management programs.
• Skill in facilitation and developing and maintaining effective working relationships with City employees and people outside of the City organization, including volunteers, community organizations, and public and private agencies.
• Ability to coordinate emergency management programs with other agencies for the most effective and sustainable utilization of resources.
• Ability to prepare clear, concise, and accurate plans, procedures, reports, correspondence, and other written materials that conform with Federal and State guidelines.

Qualifications Guidelines

Any equivalent combination of education, experience, and training that provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying.

Education:
A Bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university with major coursework in emergency management, public policy, planning, public or business administration, communications, or a related field.

AND

Experience:
A minimum of four (4) years of professional experience in emergency management, emergency preparedness, disaster response, emergency response, and/or public education programs related to emergency management, preparedness, or response.

Special Requirements:

• Possession of, or ability to obtain prior to employment, a valid Class C California Driver's License and a good driving record.
• The employee may be required to work on-call, evenings, and weekends, and to respond to the City's Emergency Operations Center in the event of activation.

Supplemental Information

The deadline to apply for this position is Tuesday, July 21, 2026, at 5:00 PM PST.
To be considered for this opportunity, please visit

Applicants possessing the MOST DESIRABLE qualifications will be invited to continue in the selection process, which will include an oral interview tentatively scheduled for the week of August 17, 2026. Department interviews are tentatively scheduled for the week of August 31, 2026. A practical examination may also be included in this recruitment process.

All applicants will be notified by email as to whether or not they are invited to participate further in the selection process.

Please see the class specification here for a complete description of this classification's representative duties; knowledge, skills and abilities; qualifications; working conditions; physical requirements; and for other details about this position.
The City of Walnut Creek provides a generous benefit package to employees in the General Management Unit. A summary of key benefits is listed below. More information can be found on the benefit page of the City's website and in the Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Walnut Creek and the General Management Unit.

Full-Time Employees:

Health Benefits - Choice of Kaiser or Blue Shield HMO or HDHP health insurance plans with generous City contribution.

Dental and Vision Plans - Family coverage fully paid by the City.

Life Insurance and Disability - Individual coverage fully paid by the City.

Retirement Program - CalPERS 2% at 60 retirement plan OR for new employees hired after 1/1/2013 the benefit formula applicable under AB340 California Public Employees' Pension Reform Act of 2013 (PEPRA). Employee PERS contribution: 7% or contributions required under AB340 California Public Employees' Pension Reform Act of 2013 (PEPRA).

401(a) Money Purchase Plan -City contribution of $2,800 annually and a mandatory employee contribution of $3,600 annually.

457 Deferred Compensation plan - Voluntary employee contributions

The City participates in the Medicare Program but does not participate in Social Security or the State Disability program.

Paid Leave and Holidays - General Leave accrues at the rate of 20 days the first year and progresses to 32 days at twenty-five years of service. There are twelve paid holidays per year and one floating DEIB holiday per year. Employees may be granted up to 96 hours per year in Professional/Management Leave.

Dependent Care and Medical Spending Accounts - Available to eligible employees on a voluntary basis.

Additional Benefits - Career Development Allowance, Tuition Reimbursement Program, Employee Assistance Plan, Retirement Health Savings Account, Wellness Program, Commute Alternative Program, Vehicle Allowance (applicable only to certain managers) and others.

Part-Time Employees:
Health Benefits - Choice of Kaiser HMO or Blue Shield HMO health insurance plans with a generous City contribution (prorated for part-time employees).

Retirement Program - CalPERS 2% at 60 retirement plan OR for new employees hired after 1/1/2013 the benefit formula applicable under AB340 California Public Employees' Pension Reform Act of 2013 (PEPRA). Employee contribution: 7%*.

* or contributions required under AB340 California Public Employees' Pension Reform Act of 2013 (PEPRA)

401(a) Money Purchase Plan with prorated City contribution. Voluntary 457 Deferred Compensation plan is available. The City participates in the Medicare Program but does not participate in Social Security or the State Disability program.

Paid Leave and Holidays - Prorated for part-time employees.

Dependent Care and Medical Spending Accounts - Available to eligible employees on a voluntary basis.

Additional Benefits - Career Development Allowance, Employee Assistance Plan, Wellness Program, Commute Alternative Program and others.
01

Please check your highest level of academic achievement.

• Some High School
• High School Graduate or Equivalent
• Some College
• Associate's Degree
• Bachelor's Degree
• Master's Degree
• PhD

02

If you have a college degree, please tell us your major and describe the major coursework you completed related to this position. If you do not have a degree, please write "N/A." If you haven't completed related coursework, please write "coursework not related." Be sure to provide all the requested information in your answer so it can be properly evaluated. Writing see application or resume is not an acceptable response.
03

How many years of professional experience do you have working in emergency management, emergency preparedness, disaster response, emergency response, and/or public education programs related to emergency management, preparedness, or response?

• None up to 2 years
• More than 2 years but less than 4 years
• More than 4 years but less than 6 years
• 6+ years

04

If you indicated you have the experience in question #3 please describe when and where you obtained this experience, and provide details about your experience in emergency management, emergency preparedness, disaster response, emergency response, and/or public education programs related to emerg