Job Description

Regional Liaison Officer (Region 6 & 7)

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 – Fully Remote

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 ResponsibilitiesThe 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 6 & 7, which consist of the following counties: Carbon, Emery, Grand, and San Juan. In

addition, this position is a back-up RLO to Region 5 (Daggett, Duchesne, Uintah, 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 6 & 7). About the RoleLocation –

Utah

United States

Background Check Required – Yes

Drug Test Required – No

Schedule Code – TL - Time limited Why You Should Join Our TeamIn 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 organizationCareer 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 AgencyFor more information visit DEM.Utah.govEEO StatementThe 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 – This is a statewide recruitment

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 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.