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Job Description
An island community rich in history and opportunity, Galveston is the ideal place to live, work and raise a family!
Job Description
SUMMARY: Under the direction of the Executive Director of Emergency Management and Enforcement, provides leadership and expert guidance in planning, training, coordinating and integrating activities related to the City’s ability to mitigate, respond, and recover from emergency incidents and/or natural disasters. The Coordinator will oversee various functional areas within the City that are responsible for the delivery of such emergency services.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of the following representative duties, knowledge, and skills. Factors such as regular attendance at the job are not routinely listed in job descriptions, but are an essential function. Essential duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following:
• Planning, training, coordinating and integrating activities related to the City’s ability to mitigate, respond, and recover from natural disasters and/or incidents.
• Prepares, routinely evaluates and facilitates the City’s Emergency Preparedness Program.
• Maintains the City’s All Hazards Emergency Operations Plan, Emergency Management Policy and Strategy and Multi-year Training and Exercises.
• Coordinates emergency planning with other local government, state and federal agencies, and private organizations.
• Responsible for IPAWS development, licensing, and notification with FEMA and Department of Defense.
• Prepares and updates the City’s Hazard Mitigation Plan; provides annual updates and five-year renewal per federal requirements to be eligible for FEMA funding.
• Design specifications for scopes of work related to contracts for emergency procurement of work to comply with CFR Federal Regulations.
• Follows all state and federal requirements to ensure all City employees meet NIMS/ICS requirements.
• Responsible for negotiation mutual aid contracts and determining resources needed in each agreement.
• Develops cost price analysis of contracts to compare with submittals to City of Galveston purchasing for determining pricing reasonableness.
• Ensures that city emergency operations plans are kept current for the response and recovery from a disaster.
• Responsible for maintenance, operation, activation and support of the Emergency Operations Center (EOC).
• Administers the Federal Emergency Management Performance Grant annually.
• Prepares all quarterly progress reports, requirements for exercises and other necessary grant requirements; attends necessary training to meet grant compliance.
• Prepares multiple outreach strategies for the community for disaster preparedness and prevention.
• Prepares Incident Action Plans for large City events, including Mardi Gras and Bike Rally
• Provide assistance with Emergency Operations in the event of an incident during a special event.
• Evaluates pending legislation and statutes and responds to changing regulations and technology regarding law enforcement and Emergency Management through review of technical materials and professional education.
• Supports the relationship between the City of Galveston and the general public by demonstrating courteous and cooperative behavior when interacting with citizens, visitors, and City staff; maintains confidentiality of work-related issues and City information
• Performs other duties as required or assigned.
• Employees may at any time be required to work in order to provide for the safety and well-being of the general public, including the delivery and restoration of vital services, in the event of an emergency.
KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:
Knowledge:
• City organization, operations, policies, and procedures.
• Incident Command System (ICS) and National Incident Management System (NIMS) training and operations.
• Regional communication systems and operations.
• Local, state and federal emergency management regulations.
• Principles and practices of grants administration.
• Principles and practices of project management.
• Principles and practices of strategic planning.
• Texas local government codes.
• Business and personal computers, and spreadsheet software applications.
Skill in:
• Managing situations requiring diplomacy, fairness, firmness and sound judgment.
• Program coordination.
• Building effective work teams and providing efficient customer service.
• Understanding and applying City policies and procedures, and applicable federal and state regulations.
• Explaining strategies, policies and procedures.
• Establishing and maintaining cooperative working relationships with all levels within the City.
• Communicating effectively verbally and in writing.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor’s Degree in Emergency Management, Public Administration, Homeland Security or a related field; AND seven years’ experience in local government emergency management, including two years of supervisory or management experience; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience.
LICENSE AND CERTIFICATION:
• Professional Development Series certification.
• Advanced Professional Series certification.
• ICS 100, 200, 300, 400, 700, 800 certifications.
• Texas Emergency Manager certification.
• National Emergency Manager certification.
• Possession of a valid Texas driver’s license.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT:
Work is performed primarily in a standard office environment with some exposure to an outdoor work environment. May have some exposure to extreme weather conditions. May be required to lift and carry items weighing up to 50 pounds.
Compensation Range
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The City of Galveston is an equal opportunity employer and will consider only the qualifications of the applicants. The City does not tolerate any form of discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, or physical/mental disability in employment or provision services. -
ABOUT THE COMPANY
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City of Galveston
Show moreImagine yourself as an Islander living in an elegant Victorian home or on a shady, oak-lined street on the Island’s east end, or in a home overlooking the sparkling Gulf of Mexico on the west end. There is a variety of rental property to choose from throughout the Island, from Galveston has the amenities of a larger city, but with tight-knit small town friendliness.
Its ethnically diverse citizens have worked together to make their city better since the early days of its founding in 1836. When faced with adversity, Galvestonians unite to solve whatever obstacles may arise. Non-profit organizations and community groups offer a variety of volunteer opportunities regardless of your interests or desired area of service.
The Island has a multifaceted economic base with expanding job markets in tourism, the medical field, marine-related fields, as well as other areas. Education, banking, insurance and marine industries also are job fields that contribute to the strong, diverse economy. Island life is enhanced by the absence of drive-time traffic reports on the radio and heavy traffic delays. The major thoroughfares are rarely heavily congested, even during peak times. And it takes no more than 15-20 minutes to get anywhere you want to go on the Island.
All this time saved driving to work and running errands can be spent enjoying Island life.
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