Emergency Management Specialist - Recovery & Mitigation

Job Title

Emergency Management Specialist - Recovery & Mitigation

Pay Rate Min to Mid Range

$62,892.00 - $75,468.00

Time Type

Full time

Summary

Duties and Responsibilities

• Prepares and presents staff reports, policies, procedures, and general correspondence on programs and initiatives

• Individually or as a team lead, manages complex and sensitive studies, projects, and initiatives in support of emergency management activities; develops project plans consisting of objectives, the scope of work, budget, schedules, baseline requirements, and implementation strategies

• Conducts surveys and assessments to determine the types of emergency-related needs that will need to be addressed in emergency management planning, or provide technical support to others conducting such surveys

• Consults with officials of local and area governments, schools, hospitals, and other institutions to determine their needs and capabilities in the event of natural disasters or other emergencies

• Serves as part of the EOC staff during activations

• Develops and performs tests and evaluations of emergency management plans per state and federal regulations

• Designs and administers emergency management-related training courses that teach people how to respond to major emergencies and disasters effectively

• Serves as the lead in coordinating emergency management-related grants, tracking, coordination with staff and stakeholders with applications, extensions, quality assurance, and project identification

• Develops, maintains, coordinates, and drives the implementation of Bexar County’s Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan and Annexes; collaborates with emergency management partners and stakeholders in the update and development of these plans

• Serves as a liaison between federal, state, and local agencies as it relates to adhering to federal and state emergency management requirements

• Assists and coordinates with office assistants on the purchase of office equipment and supplies

• Performs other related duties as required

Minimum Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor’s Degree in Emergency Management or related field and five years emergency management experience including two (2) years’ experience in planning, developing, implementing, evaluating and maintaining comprehensive emergency management plans, or major components of plans; or an equivalent combination of education and experience

• Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote effective local, state, or national emergency management operations for the protection of people, data, property, and institutions; knowledge of situational analysis and planning; and knowledge of curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and/or groups and program administration

• Skill in communicating effectively, both verbally and in writing; skill in organizing and presenting material; coordinating large groups collaboratively; skill in coordinating multiple projects simultaneously; skill in organizing, compiling, and recording information accurately; skill in utilizing word processing, database or spreadsheet software packages

• Ability to communicate information and ideas in such a manner so others will understand during a crisis situation; ability to respond to a wide range of issues under stress; ability to identify strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems, ability to adjust actions in relation to the situation or other's actions; ability to read laws, codes, and standards applicable to fire code enforcement; ability to represent the County in a professional and effective manner; ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing; ability to maintain effective working relationships with coworkers, Elected/Appointed Officials, Department/Division Heads, County employees, government agencies and the general public

• Must secure and maintain a favorable background investigation and clearance

• Must have a valid driver’s license, motor vehicle liability insurance, personal injury insurance and a personal vehicle; travel is required to remote sites outside of Bexar County

• Must be able to drive a one-ton truck with a 20-foot trailer, including connecting and backing up the trailer

• Must clear a pre-employment physical and a pre-employment drug screen test

• May be required to be on-call 24-hours a day

• Must work weekends, evenings, and holidays as necessary

• May be required to work more than 40 hours during the workweek

Working With Bexar County

Bexar County offers employees a competitive salary, retirement, and benefits. Many employee benefits are available to an employee’s spouse/plus one qualifying adult and dependent child(ren). Employee benefits are strategically designed to support an employee and family, work/life balance.

Employee Benefits | Bexar County, TX - Official Website

Bexar County is an Equal Opportunity Employer and committed to Workplace Diversity.

We are committed to providing equal opportunity for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.