Overview
Emergency Plans Officer, Senior with Homeland Security and Emergency Management Jobs in Austin, TX at City of Austin
Title: Emergency Plans Officer, Senior with Homeland Security and Emergency Management
Company: City of Austin
Location: Austin, TX
Minimum Qualifications
Education and/or Equivalent Experience:
Graduation with a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in Liberal Arts, Public Administration, Business Management, or equivalent military curriculum plus three (3) years experience in the public safety field, which may include emergency management, fire service, law enforcement, or emergency medical services, military service, industrial safety, business disaster recovery, or related field.
Graduation with a Master’s degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in a government, management, or scientific field may substitute for one (1) year of required experience.
Licenses Or Certifications
Valid Class “C” Texas Driver’s License.
Certified Emergency Manager by the International Association of Emergency Managers or ability to acquire certification within two years of employment
Notes to Applicants
Position Overview :Under Limited direction – During Department or Emergency Operations Center ( DOC / EOC ) activation, the Emergency Plans Officer Senior will assume a lead role in coordinating/facilitating the City or Department’s emergency response and recovery effort.
Job Responsibilities Include
Coordinates, develops and implements components of the Emergency Operations Plan
Ensures compliance of the Emergency Management Accreditation Program ( EMAP )
Leads continuity of operations programs ( COOP )
Supports special events & the Emergency Operations Center ( EOC )
Acts as Duty Officer (DO) on a rotating bases & supports the team with special tasks and assignments
Coordinates and/or participates in preparedness & hazard mitigation, projects, workshops, and training & exercise programs.
Provide leadership, work assignments, training, and guidance to others
May represent the organization or communicate with department directors and other senior city, county and state officials in a professional manner
Successful Candidates Will Demonstrate
Ability to function calmly, effectively, and decisively in emergency situations
Ability to lead, train and motivate others to achieve organizational success
Ability to work on a wide variety of tasks and large projects simultaneously – prioritizing and problem solving and produce timely and tangible results
Ability to adapt to a rapidly changing environment while ensuring organizational direction and alignment
Flexibility with regard to work hours and the ability to work extended periods during an activation of the EOC
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