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Regional Liaison Officer (Region 2)
FT / PT Status – Full-Time Benefits Eligibility – This position is eligible for a full benefits package. Salary – $26.61 - $26.61 Hourly Wage Remote Work / In-Office – In-Office / On-Site
Recruiter – Dora Collier | dcollier@utah.gov |
Application Deadline – 11/1/2026*
*This job posting may close at any time after the minimum advertising period of three (3) business days has passed, should a sufficient applicant pool be received. Applicants are encouraged to apply as early as possible.
Key Responsibilities
Key Responsibilities
The Utah Division of Emergency Management (DEM) serves the local emergency management community, state government agencies and the residents of Utah through planning, training, preparedness, mitigation, recovery and response activities. Regional Liaison Officers (RLO) coordinate with local emergency managers to liaise, coordinate, and facilitate information sharing, grant support, local resource identification and requests, training and exercise, and disaster coordination between local emergency management and the Utah DEM State Emergency Operation Center (EOC).
Starting hourly rate $ 26.61, may be higher based on experience and education. This RLO position will support Region 2, which consist of the following counties: Salt Lake, Tooele, and Utah. In addition, this position is a back-up RLO to Region 1 (Davis, Morgan, Rich, Cache, Box Elder, and Weber), the Wasatch Back in Region 5 (Wasatch and Summit), and could be asked to back up other RLOs in their respective regions throughout the state as needed.
This position designs and coordinates emergency and disaster planning initiatives, serving as a primary liaison among local, state, and federal agencies. Key responsibilities include collaborating with local government officials on program development and execution, establishing operational guidelines and policies, and evaluating program effectiveness for compliance with relevant laws and regulations. The role involves assisting with resource tracking and identification, supporting emergency plan development, and facilitating and/or coordinating training and exercises on behalf of DEM to strengthen local emergency management capacity. Additionally, the position monitors and provides assistance on grants administered by DEM, delivers innovative problem-solving and support to local jurisdictions, and assists Local Emergency Planning Committees (LEPCs).
Principal duties: ● Build, foster, and maintain strong relationships with county, city, and local emergency management partners. This includes federal, state, and other local partners who support emergency management programs. ● Coordinate with local emergency managers and local elected officials to better serve the county’s need for resources and/or information through resource identification and tracking, and supporting capability building at the local level ● Provide technical assistance and pertinent information that supports emergency managers and elected officials in understanding their responsibilities and roles in emergency management. ● Understand and navigate regional political concerns and cultural sensitivities while working with elected officials and emergency managers during complex disasters ● Attend and support local emergency management meetings, preparedness fairs, training, and exercises, and LEPC meetings. ● Inform DEM of important county/regional information, large-scale events, county needs and issues, including, but not limited to: grants, plans, and coordinating efforts between local jurisdictions and DEM staff. ● Respond to local disasters and events at any hour of the day as requested by county emergency managers and/or DEM.
Qualifications
Qualifications
● All positions are subject to being available around the clock for emergency management operations, which may require irregular work hours, deployments of up to 2 weeks, work at locations other than the official duty station, and may include duties other than those specified in the employee's official position description. Back-up RLOs support areas when unavailable for certain times. ● Travel requirements in support of emergency operations may be extensive in nature (days to weeks), with little advance notice. ● Travel to local meetings, workshops, and conferences as required ● Preference will be given to those who live in or near one of the counties that is covered by this position (within Region 2).
Ideal and Best Qualified Candidate:
- Has at least 3-5 years of experience in emergency management
- A Bachelor’s Degree, degree in Emergency Management, or related experience
- Strong skills in communication, presenting, written communication, planning, and problem solving
- Highly organized and competent in managing multiple projects and working independently
- Highly efficient with Google Suite and have the ability to learn various software applications quickly
- Strong administrative and computer skills
- Have the ability to deploy on short notice to support local and state EOC operations
- Experience working in an activated Emergency Operations Center (EOC)
- Experience working with Elected Officials
About the Role Location – Salt Lake, Utah, Tooele area Utah United States Background Check Required – Yes Drug Test Required – No Schedule Code – TL - Time limited
Why You Should Join Our Team In Utah, we believe hard work is important, but balance is essential. Finding work/life balance is a vital element to our culture. To find out more about WHY Utah, click here. Other benefits may include:
Job Stability: Enjoy the security and reliability of employment within a well-established organization Career Growth: Develop valuable skills and gain opportunities for leadership within a large organization. Meaningful Work: Contribute to an important service that benefits the community and supports organizational goals. Supportive Work Environment: Be part of a team that values cooperation, strong work ethics, and mutual support.
The Agency For more information visit DEM.Utah.gov
EEO Statement The State of Utah is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. For accommodations, please contact (801) 957-9390.
About the Role
Location – 4315 S 2700 W Taylorsville, Utah, 84129 United States Background Check Required – Yes Drug Test Required – No Schedule Code – TL - Time limited
Why You Should Join Our Team In Utah, we believe hard work is important, but balance is essential. Finding work/life balance is a vital element to our culture. To find out more about WHY Utah, click here. Other benefits may include:
- Job Stability: Enjoy the security and reliability of employment within a well-established organization.
- Career Growth: Develop valuable skills and gain opportunities for leadership within a large organization.
- Meaningful Work: Contribute to an important service that benefits the community and supports organizational goals.
- Supportive Work Environment: Be part of a team that values cooperation, strong work ethics, and mutual support.
The Agency The Utah Department of Public Safety (DPS) is comprised of 13 divisions and bureaus that include the Utah Highway Patrol, the Division of Emergency Management, Driver License division, Statewide Information and Analysis Center (SIAC), State Bureau of Investigation (SBI), State Fire Marshal, Highway Safety Office, Communications, State Crime Lab, Bureau of Criminal Identification, State Security, Emergency Medical Services and Peace Officers Standards and Training (POST). The DPS dive team, aero bureau, CERT team and Public Protection Unit (PPU) also fall under the Department of Public Safety. DPS is made up of more than 1,500 state employees who are stationed across Utah.
EEO Statement The State of Utah is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. For accommodations, please contact (801) 957-9390.