Job Description

The Emergency Preparedness Department at the North Central Texas Council of Governments (NCTCOG) is seeking to hire a part-time Emergency Preparedness Program Assistant II to work with our Emergency Preparedness Department.  The selected individual will work with the Homeland Security Grant Program, regional subject matter expert working groups, committees, emergency managers, and elected officials.

This position serves the NCTCOG 16 county region with the implementation and execution of Homeland Security planning and grant activities. In this role, the selected individual will be responsible for the management of regional grant projects, acting as a liaison between the state and local stakeholders, and the subject matter experts concerning all grant related matters. Additionally, this role requires you to have a good understanding of capabilities across the region and the ability to provide information to regional representatives while remaining neutral.

Key Responsibilities

• Grant management (Timelines, deliverables, budget, and reporting)
• Interpretation and implementation of grant guidance, rules, policies, and regulations
• Write, submit, manage, and track, and reconcile grant projects
• Optimize the grant administration process
• Serve as a liaison between the state administrative agency and local stakeholders
• Coordinate, organize, facilitate, and lead meetings (Working Groups, etc.)
• Develop relationships and collaborate with key stakeholders
• Assist w/ the development and submission of the Threat and Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment (THIRA), Stakeholder Preparedness Review (SPR), and Implementation Plan (IP)
• Create, organize, and store documentation in accordance with federal, state, and local document retention policies and procedures
• Conducting regional presentations for training and informational purposes

Required Skills

• Highly motivated and work well in both individual and team environments
• Foster and maintain positive relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• Problem Solving / Innovative Thinking Skills
• Successful and professional conflict resolution
• Ability to multitask
• Excellent organizational skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Public Speaking
• Proficient computer skills with Microsoft Word, Power Point, Excel, and Share Point

Preferred Skills

• Knowledge of the Code of Federal Regulations (CFRs) with a focus on local, state, and federal procurement rules, equipment inventory, documentation retention
• Grant Writing background
• Project or program management background
• Basic Knowledge of Emergency Management functions and special response team capabilities
• Prior experience with writing planning documents

Required Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited university in Emergency Management, Public Safety, Public Administration, Homeland Security, or another related field
• Up to one year work related experience

Salary

Hourly Rate: $23.31 – $30.30

FLSA: Non-Exempt

Benefits:

We offer a highly competitive package of many desirable benefits to our full-time employees including: 

• Health/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance 
  • We provide an outstanding package of health, dental, vision and life benefits for employees, with the monthly premium partially paid by NCTCOG. Coverage available for their families and those monthly premiums are shared with NCTCOG. We provide employees with life insurance coverage that is employer paid with a benefit of 2 times the employee’s annual salary. 
• Paid Leave 
  • Paid vacation, sick leave, and personal days are provided as part of the benefit plan, as well as specified holidays. This position also includes a phone allowance. 
• Retirement 
  • NCTCOG participates in a defined contribution plan as an alternative to Social Security. The defined contribution retirement plan provides retirement benefits for all eligible employees. NCTCOG contributes twelve percent (12%) of permanent full-time employees' gross salaries. Participating employees contribute six percent (6%) of gross salary. An employee becomes forty percent (40%) vested in NCTCOG's contributions after three full years of employment. An additional fifteen percent {15%) is vested for each additional year of employment. An employee becomes fully vested after seven years of employment. 
• Work/Life Balance Programs 
  • To help employees and their families meet personal and professional challenges, NCTCOG provides an employee assistance program, prepaid legal services, lunch and learn seminars, alternate work schedules, alternate commute programs, and an on-site gym. 
• Professional Development 
  • NCTCOG is committed to professional development and provides a wide range of training opportunities-both online and traditional classroom sessions. It covers applicable professional development expenses, professional memberships, and licenses, as well as tuition reimbursement.
• Hybrid Officing
  • Based on performance, job duties, and business requirements, hybrid work environment, may include remote work opportunities.

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer:
NCTCOG is an equal opportunity employer/program. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other classifications covered under federal, state, or local laws. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities.

Background Check & Drug Testing:
All selected candidates must undergo a pre-employment background check and drug screening. Background checks include national criminal background check, employment history, motor vehicle record check, social security verification, education verification, and other elements as needed. NCTCOG is committed to a safe and drug free workplace and performs pre-employment substance abuse testing. All new hires are required to undergo a drug test which detects the presence of illegal drugs for months prior to testing. We appreciate your cooperation in keeping NCTCOG safe and drug free. In order to receive an offer of employment from NCTCOG, selected candidates must successfully pass the pre-employment background check and drug screening.

E-Verify:
The North Central Texas Council of Governments participates in the federal E-Verify program in order to verify a new employee's authorization to work in the United States. Applicants must be lawfully authorized to work in the U.S.

Job postings are kept open for a minimum of 10 calendar days and may close anytime thereafter at the discretion of the hiring manager.