Job Description

Responsible for providing high level service and support for the City’s emergency management program serving as the Director of Emergency Management in his/her absence performing all administrative and operational activities including management of disaster mitigation, preparedness, response and recovery processes and actions; provides oversight and supervision to emergency management staff and volunteers.

Pay Range: $90,834 - $101,317 ( Depending on qualifications and experience)

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned

• Assumes all duties of the Director of Emergency Management in his/her absence.

• Supervises and directs outreach to promote the City’s public education program to include the development of materials promoting personal preparedness and safety for family, school, business, and community.

• Interacts with community groups to promote emergency preparedness, including directing and providing demonstrations and presentations.

• Supervise emergency management staff, Radio Amateur Civil Emergency Service team volunteers and interns.

• Serves as program administrator for the Department of Homeland Security Grant Program to include researching, writing, and submitting grant proposals; managing awarded projects; and completing required reporting per state and federal compliance guidance.

• Provides administrative and technical support to the Director of Emergency Management in the continued development and support of the citywide emergency management program.

• Facilitates and coordinates exercises involving city departments, local, state, and federal partners and multiple outside agencies to further emergency preparedness, response, and recovery efforts across the community.

• Develop readiness initiatives to include training delivery and coordination of training efforts amongst city departments and community partners including but not limited to Emergency Operations Center processes, National Incident Management System and Incident Command System requirements.

• Maintain, revise, review, and/or modify the Comprehensive Emergency Operations Plan, citywide Continuity of Operations Plans, Continuity of Government Plan, Hazard Mitigation Action Plan, Disaster Debris Management Plan and various other planning documents, standard operating guidelines, policies and procedures necessary to meet local, state, and federal standards.

• Serves as the emergency management liaison to the business community, volunteer agencies active in disaster, and other community and partner organizations to promote economic recovery, public/private partnerships and whole community preparedness.

• Serves in General Staff or Command Staff positions during Emergency Operations Center activations.

• Serves as on-call emergency management officer on a rotational basis providing weather monitoring, siren activation expertise, and support to incidents involving multiple departments or high-profile public safety events.

• Oversee the maintenance of the Emergency Operations Center in a near-ready state.

• Maintain an up-to-date listing of existing personnel, equipment, supplies, resources, and other services that could be utilized during an emergency.

• Manages public warning and communication systems including activation of systems when necessary.

• Oversee administration of department finances by approving purchases and developing department and grant budgets including tracking and accountability systems.

• Create and give presentations to City Council and senior administration.

• Responds courteously to public inquiries, providing information on a variety of emergency management topics, and works to resolve citizen complaints.

• Continuously seek to improve processes and products provided by the Office of Emergency Management.

Minimum Qualifications

• Four-year college degree in Emergency Management or closely related field of study

• 5 years’ experience working in a municipal, county, regional or state emergency management position.

• Certified Emergency Manager (CEM) from International Association of Emergency Managers (IAEM) or Texas Emergency Manager (TEM) from the Emergency Management Association of Texas

• Or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential functions of the job.

Preferred Qualifications

Education/ Experience:

• 7-10 years’ experience in emergency management and grant administration

• 1-year supervisory experience

• Experience as an adult trainer or educator in Emergency Management
  

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Comprehensive knowledge of the National Incident Management System and Homeland Security Grant Program

• Comprehensive knowledge of Emergency Management best practices

• General knowledge of municipal government operations

• Excellent skill in communication both verbally and in writing

• Skill in effective problem solving and conflict resolution.

• Skill in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)

• Ability to work well with people of diverse public safety and public administration interest.

• Ability to adapt to flexible work environments and rapidly changing priorities.

Licenses and Certifications

• Certified Emergency Manager (CEM) from International Association of Emergency Managers (IAEM) or Texas Emergency Manager (TEM) from the Emergency Management Association of Texas

• FCC Amateur Radio Operator’s License or ability to obtain within six months of hire.

• Valid Class C Texas driver's license

• Successful completion of the required Department of Homeland Security Incident Management System courses including IS-100, IS-200, IS-700, IS-800, G-300, G-400 or equivalent.
  

Physical Requirements / Work Environment

The incumbent works in a typical office environment; occasional exposure to unpleasant environmental conditions or hazards. Job requires some lifting, bending, stooping, standing and other physical activities. May be required to work weekends and holidays depending on Emergency Operations Center activations and community meetings or special events.