 Knowledge of local, state, and federal laws and regulations pertaining to emergency management and emergency planning. 
 Knowledge of communications systems, frequencies, equipment capabilities, antenna systems, and federal communications commission regulations. 
 Knowledge of the principles and practices of municipal accounting, auditing, taxation, budgetary processes, and revenue management. 
 Knowledge of basic computer skills; documents and spreadsheets. 
 Ability to express oneself clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing. 
 Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other agencies, employees, volunteers, public officials, and the general public. 
 Ability to prepare accurate reports. 
 Ability to write plans and direct the use of resources and coordinate emergency operation under extraordinary circumstances. 
 Understanding of grant writing or ability to obtain. 
 Ability to work under various conditions: adverse environmental conditions, irregular work hours, and significant work pace pressure. 
 Completion of required State, Federal, and NIMS training within two years of hire. 
 Available to respond to emergencies during off hours. 
 Residency must be within a reasonable response time. 
 Valid Iowa Driver’s License with a good driving record. 

Have graduated from an accredited four-year college or university and have two years of responsible experience in emergency management, public or business administration, public relations, military preparedness or related work; or have an equivalent combination of experience and education, substituting 30 semester hours of graduate study for each year of the required work experience to a maximum of two years; or have an equivalent combination of experience and education, substituting one year of experience in the aforementioned areas for each year of college to a maximum of four years.