Emergency Manager - SECC Coordinator

State Emergency Coordination Center (SECC) Coordinator
Montana Disaster and Emergency Services – Fort Harrison, Montana

Montana Disaster and Emergency Services is seeking applicants for a State Emergency Coordination Center (SECC) Coordinator position in the Response Bureau. The SECC is Montana’s state-level coordination center for emergency response and incident support, helping connect information, partners, and resources before, during, and after emergencies.

As an SECC Coordinator, you will work as part of a small, fast-paced team that connects information, partners, and resources before, during, and after emergencies. When activated, you will monitor multiple information sources, maintain status boards and a common operating picture, support situation reports and briefings, track requests for assistance, and coordinate with state agencies, local jurisdictions, and National Guard partners to ensure timely, well-documented support to incidents. You will help identify the most relevant information for decision-makers, anticipate potential cascading impacts, and keep the state postured to respond as conditions evolve.

When the SECC is not activated, you will help develop and refine SECC procedures, response plans, and job aids; support training, exercises, and readiness assessments; and assist with financial and documentation tracking that underpins reimbursement and accountability. This role is well suited for individuals with experience or education in emergency management, public safety, dispatch, logistics, military operations, or similar coordination-focused environments.

This role is a good fit for applicants with experience or education in emergency management, public safety, dispatch, military operations, logistics, emergency response, or other fast-paced operational environments. Applicants do not need prior experience with the Montana SECC specifically, but they should be comfortable learning new systems, following procedures, communicating clearly, and working effectively under pressure as part of a team.

What we are looking for:

• Experience in emergency response, emergency management, EOC/ECC operations, or related fields.
• Ability to work in a high-stress, time-sensitive environment.
• Strong communication, coordination, and organizational skills.
• Ability to learn new systems, processes, and operational roles quickly.
• Ability to contribute as part of a small, mission-focused team.

Education & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in emergency management, public administration, or related field.
• Four years of professional work experience in emergency management
• Alternative combinations of education and experience may be considered on a case‑by‑case basis.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of emergency management principles and practices.
• Knowledge of the principles and practices of emergency management, including the National Incident Management System (NIMS) and the Incident Command System (ICS).
• Ability to utilize a variety of technology platforms, such as Microsoft Teams, Word, PowerPoint, Zoom, etc.
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing with diverse audiences.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Requirements:

· Conditions of employment: Must successfully pass background and driving records checks.

· Must have demonstrated the ability to work with, and engage in, diverse working environments within and outside of the Department of Military Affairs.

· This agency participates in E-Verify to confirm employment eligibility. After accepting a job offer and completing Form I-9, your information will be submitted to the Department of Homeland Security and Social Security Administration for verification. For more information about E-Verify, please visit the E-Verify website found here, https://www.e-verify.gov/.

Anyone who needs to request a reasonable accommodation in the application or hiring process should contact the HR staff identified on the job listing or by dialing the Montana Relay at 711. Montana Job Service Offices also offer services including assistance with submitting an online application.

State government does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth or medical conditions related to pregnancy or childbirth, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, marital status, creed, political beliefs or affiliation, veteran status, military service, retaliation, or any other factor not related to merit and qualifications of an employee or applicant.