Emergency Management Specialist

Emergency Management Specialist

Under the general supervision of the Emergency Management Coordinator, the Emergency Management Specialist will assist with the implementation of the city's whole community all-hazard emergency management program. General responsibilities include utilizing all phases of emergency management, including enhancing prevention, improving mitigation, building a culture of preparedness, ensuring response readiness, and expediting recovery to assist in the daily operations of the emergency management program or in support of emergency activities as required. Requires regular collaboration with departmental personnel, city staff, local, regional, state, federal emergency preparedness agencies and partner organizations.

Distinguishing Characteristics : Under general supervision, positions at this level generally receive occasional instruction or assistance as new or unusual situations arise and are aware of the operating procedures and policies of the work unit, with most work being performed independently. More complex thinking and reasoning skills are required, as employees at this level perform more complex and responsible duties and may be assigned special projects.

Essential Functions :

• Assists in the development, revision, and implementation of emergency management-related plans.
• Responsible for maintaining and processing information for Homeland Security grants.
• Maintains inventory of equipment and maintains accurate records of all grants or general funded purchases.
• Assists with initiatives to educate, train, and exercise City personnel.
• Responsible for oversight and organization of After-Action Reviews.
• Maintains situational awareness of significant incidents and events.
• Assists in the management and operation of the city emergency warning program.
• Maintains and coordinates community outreach efforts.
• Responds to and assists with emergency threats and incidents.
• Serves as Emergency Management Duty Officer on a rotational, on-call basis.
• Participates in regional disaster planning.
• Represents the City of Lewisville on local and regional emergency management committees.
• In the absence of the Emergency Management Coordinator, activates, staffs, and manages the EOC.
• Responds courteously to public inquiries.
• Performs all other related duties as assigned.

Position Qualifications :

Education : A Bachelor's Degree from an accredited university in Emergency Management, Public Safety, Public Administration, Homeland Security, or similar field of study required.

Experience : 1-year of general emergency management experience required; 2 years preferred.

Licenses and Certifications : Basic understanding of Texas Government Code, Chapter 418. Successful completion of the Federal Emergency Management Agency's Independent Study Programs IS-1, IS-100, IS-200, IS-700, and IS-800 (or FEMA recognized equivalents).

Conditions of Employment : Must submit to and pass a pre-employment drug test. Must possess a valid State of Texas Driver's License Class "C" and good driving record as defined by City policy.

Work Hours :

Monday-Thursday 7 : 30am-5 : 30pm, Friday 7 : 30am-11 : 30am.