Job Title
Director of Response Operations
Agency
Texas A&M Engineering Extension Service
Department
Administration
Proposed Minimum Salary
$14,104.50 monthly
Job Location
College Station, Texas
Job Type
Staff
Director of Response Operations
$14,104.50/month
1 Position Available
College Station, Texas
Glimpse of the Job
The Director of Response Operations oversees the Texas A&M Task Force and related TEEX response teams and is responsible for leading the emergency response system that manages Emergency Support Function (ESF-9 Urban Search and Rescue) capabilities, ensuring statewide operational readiness and seamless integration with FEMA’s National US&R Response System. The Director leads the emergency response system and coordinates Task Force deployments in response to Emergency Management Assistance Compact (EMAC) requests, FEMA activation requests, and other local, state, and federal incidents.
This role is responsible for strategic planning; oversight of training, exercises, and canine programs; financial and grant management, including compliance with the FEMA Cooperative Agreement; maintenance of the equipment cache lifecycle; and facility security. The Director leverages and coordinates resources across the State of Texas to deliver immediate rescue and emergency relief services to disaster-impacted communities.
The Director serves as the senior liaison to key state and national partners, including the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM), Texas Military Department (TMD), Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD), Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS), FEMA US&R Branch, and local Authorities Having Jurisdiction (AHJs), and provides management and oversight of Texas A&M Task Force 1, Texas Task Force 2, and Texas A&M Task Force 3.
This position reports to the Director, Agency.
What You Need
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
Ten years of related experience in agency level strategic planning, maintaining efficient and effective processes that address complex challenges to improve productivity and the overall workplace environment, program management and development, personnel, and/or budget operations.
Must have a valid motor vehicle operator’s license or ability to obtain within 30 days of employment.
Must have a valid passport or ability to obtain within 180 days of employment.
Preferred Qualifications
Master’s degree from an accredited college or university.
Five years of supervisory experience.
Are You Ready to Make a Difference?
TEEX offers world-class training in fire/rescue, infrastructure/safety, law enforcement, economic/workforce development, and homeland security. Every TEEXan directly impacts the professionals who respond to emergencies, safeguard communities, and ultimately save lives.
We are focused on enhancing organizational effectiveness by creating an optimal work environment for TEEXans, empowering them to better themselves and their communities.
How TEEX Can Make a Difference for You
Amazing Benefits and Retirement
Medical, dental, vision, life, and long-term disability insurance through the Texas A&M System We contribute to employee health and basic life premiums.
Automatic enrollment in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas.
Dedicated to Work/Life Balance
12-15 paid holidays per year.
Paid Vacation and Sick Leave
Wellness Programs and Release Time
Supporting Education and Professional Development
LinkedIn Learning at No-Cost
Educational Reimbursement Assistance and Release Time
Leadership Programs
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The Texas A&M Engineering Extension Service (TEEX) is an internationally recognized leader in the delivery of emergency response, homeland security and workforce training, as well as exercises, technical assistance and economic development. TEEX serves more than 169,000 people annually from every U.S. state and territory and 79 countries worldwide.
Renowned for its hands-on, customized training, TEEX offers a wide range of technical and skills training programs aimed at employed workers and those entering the labor force. Both public and private sector organizations count on TEEX for outstanding training and the technical expertise of its instructors, many of whom are the top experts in their respective fields.
TEEX operates a comprehensive emergency preparedness campus, which includes some of the world’s top training facilities in the Brayton Fire Training Field, Disaster City® and the Emergency Operations Training Center, as well as state-of-the-art facilities for public utilities, law enforcement and unexploded ordnance training.
As part of the National Domestic Preparedness Consortium and home to the National Emergency Response and Rescue Training Center, TEEX has been a leader in homeland security training since 1998. The agency also sponsors the state’s elite urban search and rescue team, Texas TaskForce 1, standing ready to respond at a moment’s notice in times of disaster.
TEEX is a member of The Texas A&M University System, one of the largest and most complex systems of higher education in the United States.
TEEX Mission
TEEX makes a difference by providing training, offering practical solutions, and saving lives.
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