DEFINITION:

Reporting to the Fire Chief, the Emergency Management Coordinator is the Subject Matter Expert for the implementation, management, and continuous improvement of the City's Emergency Management System.  He/she manages the City's Emergency Preparedness Division, while ensuring the delivery of excellent service to all internal and external customers consistent with a High-Performing Organization (HPO). The ideal candidate will have a proven record of accomplishments as an Emergency Management.

EXAMPLES OF WORK:

•Works closely on a cooperative basis and provide staff support to the Fire Chief and community organizations in developing emergency management plans and capabilities along with informing the Fire Chief on prevention activities that require his/her attention and/or awareness;
•Works with the City Manager, Mayor, City Council and other local officials in the development of a hazard mitigation program to eliminate or reduce potential hazards;
 Maintain operational readiness of the City's Emergency Operations Center (EOC) and serve as EOC Manager during activations, facilitate after-action reviews, reports and improvement plans;
•Stays informed on activities or changes that could affect the likelihood of an emergency, and those that could affect response efforts and plan implementation;
•Prepare plans and operating procedures for response to and recovery from disasters/emergencies, such as hurricanes, nuclear accidents, and terrorist attacks;
•Maintains and update all resource materials associated with emergency preparedness plans as well as ongoing review and training with those departments that have responsibility in the City's Emergency Operations;
•Coordinates disaster response or crisis management activities; such as, ordering evacuations, opening public shelters, and implementing special need plans and programs, and the recovery from these events;
•Develops and maintain open communication and business-related alliances with municipalities, county departments, other city departments and similar entities to facilitate planning development, response effort coordination, and exchange of personnel and equipment as required by an event;
•Remains updated on federal, state and local regulations affecting emergency management, plans, compliance, and ensure that City plans adhere to established regulations, policies and mandates;
•Procures, design and/or deliver emergency/disaster preparedness training courses that develop individual and organizational competencies on effective response to major or minor emergencies and disasters in the City;
•Consults with schools, hospitals, or other institutional officials to determine overall needs and capabilities in the handling of an event, natural disaster or other emergency;
•Develops and administer tests/evaluations of emergency management plans in accordance with state and federal regulations;
•Reviews and update of agreements with outside agencies as well as applying for state and federal grants; monitors, administers and reports on such grants;
 Contributes to team efforts by performing other related duties as assigned by Fire Chief;
•Subject to 24-hour recall; and may work irregular hours.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE & CERTIFICATION:

A Bachelor's degree in Emergency Management, Occupational Safety, Fire Safety or a closely related field, from an accredited college or university and a minimum of two (2) years of professional experience as a Battalion Chief or higher; Emergency Management Coordinator or closely related position; successful completion of ICS 100, 200, 300 and 400 level; 700 & 800; possession of a Class C Texas Driver's License; possession of, or the ability to secure training via the Professional Development Series for Emergency Management from the Federal Emergency Management Agency or the State of Texas preferred. The City may consider an equivalent combination of education, training and/or experience.  

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION:

The City may consider any equivalent combination of education, training and/or experience.