Emergency Management Specialist Jobs

Position Summary:Essential Job Functions:

• Assist the department with tasks related to grant administration and compliance.
• Participate in all aspects of planning and administration of the City of Garland Emergency Management plan.
• Maintain accurate project management documentation, including all purchasing information and meeting notes.
• Provide support in administering emergency management functions in disasters and crisis situations.
• Assist in the maintenance of the Emergency Operations Center (EOC).
• Participate in regional disaster planning with external stakeholders.
• Coordinate drills and exercises for City staff regarding plan responsibilities.
• May represent Garland on local and regional emergency management committees or councils.
• May administer the departmental finances by overseeing the payment of invoices, coordinate department purchasing and grant budget development.
• Represent Garland in public education and outreach activities.
• Participate and assist with emergency management activities; serve as Emergency Management Duty Officer on a rotating 24/7 basis and remain available to respond to emergency scenes or to activate the EOC on a 24-hr. basis when needed.
• Assist senior staff with delivery and coordination of training classes.
• Serve in command or general staff role during Emergency Operations Center activations.

Minimum Education & Work Experience : •Four-year college degree •1-year experience •Successful completion of the Federal Emergency Management Agency's Independent Study (IS) Programs IS-1, IS-100, IS-200, IS-700 and IS-800 courses (or FEMA-recognized equivalents). Or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Preferred Knowledge - Abilities & Skills:

• 2- years-experience in emergency management
• Bachelor’s Degree in Emergency Management, Emergency Response or similar field of study
• Experience as an adult trainer or educator in Emergency Management
• Experience as a program coordinator in a public safety/emergency management organization

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Excellent customer service skills
• Ability to perform multiple tasks simultaneously
• Ability to tactfully respond to requests and inquiries from managers, employees and the general public
• Ability to work well in a team-oriented, fast-paced, and rapidly changing environment
• Ability to learn quickly and utilize resources to research a variety of information
• General knowledge of the National Incident Management System and Texas Division of Emergency Management grant system
• Excellent skill in communication both verbally and in writing; strong technical writing skills
• Considerable knowledge of emergency Proficient skill in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint)
• Skill in effective problem solving and conflict resolution
• Ability to work independently
• General knowledge of Emergency Management best practices and municipal government operations, including emergency planning and preparedness, training and exercise development, and disaster recovery
• Ability to perform assignments in a timely fashion

Licenses & Certifications: •Successful completion of IS-300 and IS-400 preferred •Valid Class C Texas driver's license •Amateur Radio Operators Technician-Level license preferred Physical Tasks & Working Conditions: The incumbent works in a typical office environment; occasional exposure to unpleasant environmental conditions or hazards. Job requires some lifting, bending, stooping, standing and other physical activities. The ability to serve as the on-call Duty Officer and respond to the Emergency Operations Center (EOC) after hours during activation, including holidays or weekends, is required. The incumbent works in a typical office environment; occasional exposure to unpleasant environmental conditions or hazards. Job requires some lifting, bending, stooping, standing and other physical activities. Must be willing to reside 1-hour vehicle drive time of the EOC. Competencies: Communication Customer Focus Decision Making/Judgment Interpersonal Skills Managing Conflict Project Management Results Focus Team Leadership