PRIMARY DUTY:

Manages, develops, implements, coordinates, and maintains the City’s Emergency Management Program, which includes emergency operations plan development, training, preparation, response, and recovery from any emergency or disaster that affects the city. Ensures readiness and proper operation of the Emergency Operations Center. Coordinates emergency management and operational activities with those of other divisions and outside agencies and organizations.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

[S = Sedentary (0-10 lbs); L = Light (10-25 lbs); M = Medium (25-50 lbs);  

H = Heavy (50-100 lbs); VH = Very Heavy (over 100 lbs)].

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

This position has no supervisory responsibility.

NECESSARY KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Ability to apply for and manage grant funds and projects in accordance with federal laws and regulations.
• Ability to exhibit emotional stability and courage to perform under stress and make decisions in emergency situations.
• Ability to apply principles of rational and influence systems, utilize principles of conceptualization, and to exercise sound judgment in the interest of regulatory compliance and public safety.
• Ability to plan, organize, coordinate, manage, control and evaluate the performance of personnel in both routine and emergency situations.
• Manage the emergency management agenda, programs, grants, and contracts.
• Strong written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills with demonstrated ability to effectively communicate to and with diverse range of stakeholders.
• Knowledge of laws and regulations governing emergency management.
• Knowledge of National Response Framework
• Knowledge of the Incident Command System (ICS)
• Knowledge of basic meteorology and storm spotting techniques
• Knowledge of the National Incident Management System (NIMS)

  EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

  Required:   

•     Three (3) years of experience in Emergency Management, training and exercise design and implementation.
•     Any combination of experience and training which provides the equivalent scope of knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform work required may be considered.

  Preferred:

•     Bachelor's degree in Emergency Management, Public Administration or closely related field.

  CERTIFICATES AND LICENSES REQUIRED:

• Valid Texas Class “C” Driver’s License with a good driving record.
• Certified Emergency Manager (CEM) preferred.
• EMI Master Exercise Practitioner preferred
• IS 100, 200, 300, 400, 700, and 800 within 1 year of hire.