Emergency Coordinator / Safety Officer at Reno-Sparks Indian Colony

Our Roots

The Reno-Sparks Indian Colony represents descendants of three Great Basin Indigenous peoples: the Numu (Northern Paiute), Newe (Western Shoshone), and Washeshu (Washoe). These communities lived in harmony with the land for generations before European contact, following seasonal cycles and forming small, efficient social groups for survival.

Each group's name means "The People" in their own language, reflecting their deep cultural identity and connection to the Earth. They maintained strong traditions, respected neighboring tribes, and engaged in trade throughout the region.

Today, the Reno-Sparks Indian Colony continues to honor these traditions while supporting the well-being, culture, and future of its tribal community.

Role Overview

As the Emergency Coordinator / Safety Officer, you will lead emergency preparedness and safety readiness for the Reno-Sparks Tribal Health Center, ensuring programs align with accreditation standards and applicable tribal, regional, state, and national requirements.

Key responsibilities include coordinating accreditation-related safety and emergency preparedness compliance; maintaining the All Hazards Emergency Operations Plan; coordinating multi-agency medical disaster planning, debriefings, and EOC participation as requested; drafting MOUs/letters of commitment; supporting procurement of emergency supplies and equipment funded through agencies such as FEMA and IHS; tracking program budgets and property/equipment lists; coordinating NIMS and other preparedness training; and producing monthly/quarterly/annual reports.

Minimum qualifications:

• Age 21+ at hire; Associate degree preferred (or equivalent experience)
• 1+ year emergency services experience (including grants/budget monitoring) or equivalent
• Strong written/oral communication, customer service, and computer skills
• Eligible for RSIC vehicle insurance; willing to travel and work evenings/weekends if needed
• Recent TB test

Apply to help strengthen community readiness and safety.

A Typical Day

You'll start your Monday–Friday schedule (8am–5pm) by checking the program calendar, upcoming drills, and any open documentation items tied to accreditation timelines. Much of the day is a mix of focused desk work-updating plans, preparing clear reports, and organizing records-and purposeful coordination with partners across the region.

You may spend late morning connecting with internal teams to confirm training completion, then shift to an afternoon touchpoint with an outside agency to align on coordination details or finalize a draft agreement. Some days include attending a forum or preparing a short presentation, while others are dedicated to keeping emergency supplies, inventories, and supporting documentation current. When an incident or exercise occurs, you pivot quickly to support communication and follow-through, then help capture lessons learned for continuous improvement.

Benefits Package

Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage; 401(k); Life Insurance; and Paid Time Off.