Deputy Emergency Management Coordinator

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Deputy Emergency Management Coordinator

Salary

$32.07 - $40.08 Hourly

Location

201 E Wye Dr. Baytown, TX

Job Type

Full Time

Job Number

24-00121

Department

Fire

Division

Emergency Management

Opening Date

04/25/2024

• Description

• Benefits

• Questions

Job Summary

Join our team and make a difference as a Deputy Emergency Management Coordinator! In this pivotal role, you'll collaborate closely with the Emergency Management Coordinator to develop, implement, and oversee comprehensive emergency plans and responses for our community. Your expertise will be crucial in preparing for, responding to, and recovering from emergencies and disasters, ensuring the safety and well-being of our residents. If you're a dynamic, solution-oriented individual with a passion for public safety and emergency preparedness, we encourage you to apply and help us build a resilient and prepared community.

Full Benefits Package Including:

• Paid holiday, vacation & sick leave to support your work/life balance

• Insurance options

• Free employee clinic for medical coverage participants

• TMRS retirement with 14% City contribution

• Mental health and financial education benefits

• And much more!

  The Deputy Emergency Management Coordinator provides high level service and support to the City’s emergency management activities and serves as Emergency Management Coordinator (EMC) in his/her absence. Position is responsible to ensure that the City’s Emergency Management Plan and annexes remain in compliance with the NIMS and the State of Texas Division of Emergency Management requirements. Position is also responsible to manage the CERT program, graduates, continuing education and drills and registry. Coordinates City NIMS compliance efforts and training. Manages public warning and community emergency communication and information programs. Must be able to serve in any ICS position as assigned during training, exercises, and EOC activations.

Duties

• Supervises the development, implementation, evaluation, and update of City Emergency Management Operations plans; ensures the readiness and coordinates operation of the Emergency Operations Center; assists in developing short- and long-range plans; and performs other administrative duties. Assists the EMC in developing an innovative emergency management program by implementing and benchmarking national standards, best practices, and accreditation programs.

• Supervises the development, implementation and maintenance of telecommunications and warning systems to ensure a coordinated response to all emergencies. Supervises the CERT training and team management and coordination. Supports in the preparation and administration of emergency management grants; leads the efforts to maintain NIMS compliance City-wide and liaisons with all City Departments to assist in their compliance efforts. Assists with the preparedness training of the public, City employees, and dissemination of emergency information to the general public and local media.

• Represents the EMC in matters pertaining to hazardous materials, planning, and response. Maintains liaison with other Cities, counties, State and Federal agencies for support activities and coordination in response to hazards that are multi-jurisdictional in nature.

• Reviews emergency policies and procedures of City departments with regard to consistency with the City’s emergency management plan. Ensures that resource lists are up to date and current in the City’s emergency management plan. Oversees the maintenance and upkeep of all emergency management supplies, equipment, and vehicles, ensuring a constant state of readiness, especially of deployable resources.

• Performs the roles and duties of Emergency Management Coordinator (EMC) in his/her absence.

• Performs all other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

REQUIRED:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Planning, Emergency Management, Public Administration or Business Administration or a closely related field.

• Minimum of five years of Emergency Management related experience.

• Valid Texas driver’s license with acceptable driving record.

• Three years of prior personnel supervisory experience.

• FEMA Professional Development Series completed.

• Must obtain IAEM AEM certification within 24 months of hiring.

• Ability to work a flex schedule outside of normal business hours and serve as an on-call employee responsible for monitoring cell phone, email, and warning systems with ability to report to work on short-notice during emergency situations.

OR

• An equivalent combination of education, experience, certification and/or licenses sufficient to successfully perform the essential functions of the job.

PREFERRED:

• Master’s degree from an accredited college or university in Public or Business Administration or a closely related field.

• Certified Emergency Management Certification (C.E.M.) or Texas Emergency Management certification

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Strong leadership and management skills. Knowledge of basic Police, Fire, Public Works and EMS operations. Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite. Thorough knowledge of ICS and the ability to perform roles associated. Knowledge of practices, principles, procedures, regulations, and techniques of Emergency Management and First Responders. Knowledge of state and federal regulations and policies with respect to disaster preparedness, response, recovery, and mitigation funding and reimbursements. Knowledge of legislation and laws of local, State, and Federal government that affect areas of responsibility. Ability to plan, organize work, prioritize tasks, meet deadlines, and develop departmental support goals and objectives. Ability to get along appropriately with and obtain the cooperation and support of co-workers and the public.

Attendance is an essential function of this position. The City reserves the right to require an employee in this position to work more than 40 hours a week. This position provides services or performs duties for the benefit of the general public as well as all City employees during emergency situations. Irregular hours in response to emergencies is required, Hurricane Waiver is not available for this position. These may include services or duties different from those performed in the usual course and scope of your job. In the event of an evacuation, the incumbent in this position may be required to remain to perform needed services.

Overall Position Strength Demands

Light Work: Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects.

How to Apply

01

Which of the following best describes your highest level of education completed?

• None

• High School/GED

• Associates Degree from an accredited college or university in Planning, Emergency Management, Public Administration or Business Administration

• Bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited college or university in Planning, Emergency Management, Public Administration or Business Administration

  02

  How many years of Emergency Management related experience do you have?

• None

• Less than 5 years

• 5 years but less than 7 years

• 7 years but less than 9 years

• 9 or more years

  03

  Do you have a valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record?

• Yes

• No

  04

  Do you currently possess a minimum of three years of personnel supervisory experience?

• Yes

• No

  05

  Have you completed the FEMA Professional Development Series?

• Yes

• No

  06

  Are you able to provide your Certificate or Training Transcript for the FEMA Professional Development Series? Please note - if selected for interview, you will be required to provide this information.

• Yes

• No

  07

  Please acknowledge with your initials that you are aware this position requires IAEM AEM certification within 24 months of hire in this position.

  08

  Do you have Emergency Management Certification (C.E.M.)?

• Yes

• No

  09

  Do you have the Texas Emergency Management Certification?

• Yes

• No

  10

  Do you have the ability to work a flex schedule outside of normal business hours and serve as an on-call employee responsible for monitoring cell phone, email, and warning systems with ability to report to work on short-notice during emergency situations?

• Yes

• No

  Required Question

Agency

City of Baytown

Address

2401 Market Street Baytown, Texas, 77520

Phone

281-422-8281

Website

http://www.baytown.org

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