Captain - Emergency Operations Haz-Mat

The Emergency Operations Hazardous Materials (HazMat) Response Captain serves as the intermediate supervisor for the Hazardous Materials Response team providing leadership guidance and expertise. As a supervisor the captain is responsible for overseeing the teams overall operations ensuring compliance with regulations coordinating resources and fostering a culture of safety and preparedness. This position requires strong leadership skills indepth knowledge of hazardous materials response and the ability to make critical decisions in highpressure situations.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Overall:

• Response Ready Ensure the daily response capacity and capability of the hazardous materials team is maintained.
• Safety Culture Develop implement improve and promote a safe working culture within the team.
• Serve as the Emergency Operations Branch Project Manager ensuring the timely completion and quality of the final product.
• Provide strategic direction to the HazMat team including but not limited to guidance training and support as necessary.
• Ensure the development and maintenance of relationships with key stakeholders both internally and externally to enhance service delivery and customer service.
• Develop Branch leadership not only within the Team but across the branch and organization.
• Ensure administrative functions of the Team are being conducted.
• Serve as the law enforcement liaison of the Emergency Operations Branch to internal and external stakeholders.

Team Leadership and Supervision:

• Provide direct supervision and leadership to the Hazardous Materials Response team through the Lieutenants including training mentoring and performance management.
• Ensure compliance with assigned daily activities ensuring adequate coverage and optimizing resource utilization.
• Foster a collaborative and supportive work environment that promotes teamwork professional growth and adherence to safety protocols.
• Conduct regular team meetings disseminating information clarifying expectations and addressing any concerns or issues.

• As needed perform duties as the hazmat branch officer and oversee hazardous materials response efforts ensuring effective response strategies and prioritizing the safety of responders and the public.
• Coordinate resources including personnel equipment and specialized gear to optimize response efforts and mitigate risks.
• Collaborate with other agencies stakeholders and incident commanders to establish incident objectives facilitate information sharing and maintain effective communication throughout the response operation.
• Make critical decisions based on the assessment of incident severity available resources and established protocols while adapting strategies as needed.

Planning Preparedness and Training:

• Develop and update comprehensive hazardous materials response plans policies and procedures considering local regulations industry recommended practices and collaboration with relevant agencies and team members.
• Conduct risk assessments identify potential hazards and develop strategies to enhance preparedness and mitigate risks.
• Organize and participate in training programs drills and exercises to ensure the readiness and proficiency of the Hazardous Materials Response team.
• Stay updated on emerging trends regulations and technologies related to hazardous materials response and incorporate them into response plans and training initiatives.

Regulatory Compliance and Reporting:

• Ensure the Teams compliance with hazardous materials regulations including but not limited to OSHA EPA DOT and NFPA standards.
• Ensure the Teams compliance with the TCFP and other internal regulations.
• Oversee the timely and accurate reporting ensuring adherence to regulatory requirements and internal policies.
• Stay informed about regulatory changes and communicate updates to the Hazardous Materials Response team ensuring compliance and adherence to evolving standards.

Resource Management and Equipment Maintenance:

• Manage the procurement maintenance and inventory of specialized equipment vehicles and personal protective gear required for hazardous materials response.
• Establish and maintain relationships with vendors ensuring timely repairs replacements and upgrades of equipment.
• Coordinate with other agencies and jurisdictions to establish relationships and enhance resource sharing during incidents.
• Ensure the availability and functionality of necessary resources and equipment for effective response operations.
• Handle adhoc tasks and special projects as assigned.
• Other duties as requested and identified

Harris County is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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