Deputy Emergency Management Coordinator

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Under the guidance of the Emergency Management Coordinator assists in the development coordination conduct facilitation and management of the countywide emergency management program. Assists in the development and implementation of local state and federally sponsored emergency management programs including emergency preparedness training and exercises disaster response and recovery and may coordinate these programs with other governmental business and industrial community service and volunteer organizations.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED

Works under general guidance and direction of the Emergency Management Coordinator and County Judge with considerable latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED

Supervises directly or indirectly during emergencies other department staff officers or volunteers through subordinate officers. Does not have any immediate subordinates.

• Serve as a backup to the Emergency Management Coordinator and act as the Emergency Management Coordinator in their absence.
• Assist in the management of operations and the delivery of services of the Office of Emergency Management.
• Assist in the supervision of Emergency Management Specialist/Senior Emergency Management Specialist staff.
• Assists with operational readiness preparation implementation and evaluation of various emergency management plans and the development of new programs policies and procedures.
• Assists in disaster recovery and reimbursement activities for recouping costs after a disaster.
• During Emergency Operations Center (EOC) activations provide management and leadership serving in various roles.
• Oversee the implementation of department-wide emergency management projects and initiatives.
• Develop plan and execute trainings and exercises with stakeholders. Identify areas for improvement and monitor improvement plans.
• Lead the after-action review process for Emergency Operations Center activations incident responses and planned/non-planned events.
• Serve as Duty Officer when scheduled which requires 24/7 availability on a rotational basis and must be able to respond on nights and weekends as needed.
• Respond to emergencies and assist with large-scale special events during non-business hours including nights weekends and possibly holidays.
• Participate in regional state and national working groups as a representative for the Office of Emergency Management.
• Serve as a resource and emergency management subject matter expert to other departments external stakeholders and the public.
• Represent the Office of Emergency Management at meetings and conferences.
• Collaborate with or assist OEM team members on projects and assume other duties as assigned.
• Assists in identifying budgetary needs for the department.

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Knowledge of Texas County and City organizations operations policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of State and Federal regulations and standards governing emergency management activities including the Texas Division of Emergency Management and the Federal Emergency Management Agency.
• Proven skills and success in program/project management teamwork plan development organizing facilitating leading and collaborating with various stakeholders.
• Skill in interpreting and applying emergency management response standards and procedures applicable federal rules and regulations and Texas County and City policies and procedures.
• Must demonstrate strong skills in written and verbal communication.
• The candidate must be highly motivated and work well both independently and in a team environment.
• Ability to multi-task and work flexibly in stressful situations.
• Ability to utilize Microsoft Office Suite (Word Excel PowerPoint) and any other relevant software.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Regular reliable and punctual attendance is an essential function of the job.

PERIPHERAL DUTIES

• Attends conferences and meetings to keep abreast of current trends in the field; represents the County Emergency Management Department in a variety of local county state and other meetings. Serves as a member of various committees. Performs related duties as needed or required.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

High School diploma or GED equivalent is required. A bachelors degree in Emergency Management Public Safety Public Administration Homeland Security or other related field is preferred. Completion of IS-100 IS-200 ICS-300 ICS-400 IS-700 IS-800 is required within six (6) months of hire date. Four (4) plus years of professional experience in disaster or emergency management preferably in Emergency Operations Center activations. Skill in the operation of the listed tools and equipment listed below. Must have a valid Texas drivers license to operate county vehicles.

TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT USED

First-aid equipment radio pager personal computer copy machine fax machine phones.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Knowledge of the principles and practices of emergency management hazard mitigation disaster recovery disaster preparedness or emergency response.
• Knowledge of Incident Command principles procedures.
• Knowledge of first aid and resuscitation techniques.
• Knowledge of applicable emergency services laws ordinances departmental standard operating procedures and regulations.
• Knowledge of the preparation presentation and implementation of long-range comprehensive plans procedures and reports related to programs for emergency management or emergency response.
• Knowledge of the mission goals objectives and organization of emergency management and emergency response.
• Knowledge of the processes principles and regulations applied in the administration of emergency management programs.
• Knowledge of state and federal laws regulations and requirements relating to local state and federal emergency management planning and emergency response.
• Knowledge of the laws and regulations on state and federal financial assistance and mutual aid.
• Knowledge of the current trends in emergency management emergency response recovery and planning.
• Knowledge of the methods of program report preparation and program reporting techniques.
• Knowledge of the basic techniques of data analysis.
• Skill in operating a variety of office and specialized equipment including a laptop computer with a variety of software (e.g. Microsoft Office Suite e.g. Word Excel Access PowerPoint) plotter projectors camera GPS device binoculars palm device communications devices such as two-way radio satellite radio/phone and other specialized audio-visual equipment within the EOC
• Ability to plan for emergencies and respond under all conditions appropriately to emergencies and disasters by applying emergency management principles to the specific immediate situation.
• Ability to apply professional knowledge and ability to all situations of coordination planning and mitigation of hazards and communicate risks to specific emergency management situations.
• Ability to interpret emergency management-related laws and their application to program or incident situations.
• Ability to train and supervise subordinate personnel (when applicable).
• Ability to perform at work requires good physical condition.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
• Ability to communicate and present to diverse small and large groups.
• Ability to exercise sound judgment in evaluating emergencies and in making decisions.
• Ability to effectively give and receive verbal and written instructions.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees supervisors and the public.
• Ability to work other than normal working hours during emergencies.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

While performing these duties the employee is frequently required to sit; talk or hear; stand; walk; use hands to finger handle or operate objects tools or controls; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance; stoop kneel crouch or crawl; and taste or smell.

The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision distance vision color vision peripheral vision depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

This position has been identified with a possible risk of exposure to bloodborne pathogens and/or other various hazards that require immunization against such exposure.

Work is performed primarily in offices vehicles and outdoor settings in all weather conditions including temperature extremes during day and night shifts. Work is often performed in emergencies and stressful situations. Individuals may be exposed to hazards associated with floods hurricanes tornadoes earthquakes and fires. Potential exposures include smoke noxious odors fumes chemicals liquid chemicals solvents and oils.

The employee occasionally works near moving mechanical parts and in high precarious places and is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions fumes or airborne particles toxic or caustic chemicals risk of electrical shock and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet in office settings and loud at an emergency scene.

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