Deputy Emergency Management Coordinator

General Summary:
Assists the Emergency Management Coordinator (EMC) as needed with any or all departmental duties; may be called out at any time to respond to emergencies within Brazos County and to other emergencies requiring a regional response; responds to hazardous material spills as required to document response actions, monitor cleanup operations and coordinate with state regulator agencies; assists the EMC with maintenance of the inter-jurisdictional emergency management plan for Brazos County; monitors severe weather situations that could affect Brazos County; assists the EMC with Emergency Management related grants and reimbursement programs and with distribution of grant-funded equipment to responder agencies; assists the EMC with preparation of the departmental budget; assists the EMC with preparation of the annual work plan for Emergency Management department; prepares and presents public awareness programs; prepares and conducts Emergency Management related training; attends meetings with, and in the absence of the EMC; maintains a directory of available resources; and facilitates updates to the database for the emergency notification system and oversees maintenance and operation of the emergency notification system.

Essential Duties:
Other duties may be assigned. Assists the Emergency Management Coordinator (EMC) as needed with any or all departmental duties; May be called out at any time to respond to emergencies within Brazos County and to other emergencies requiring a regional response; Respond to hazardous material spills as requested to document response actions, monitor cleanup operations and coordinate with state regulatory agencies. Assists the EMC with maintenance of the inter-jurisdictional emergency management plan for Brazos County; Assists the EMC with preparation of the departmental budget; Assists the EMC with Emergency Management related grants and reimbursement programs; Facilitate updates to the database for the emergency notification system and oversees maintenance and operation of the emergency notification system. Maintain a directory of available resources. Attend training courses and conferences on EM. Assist in planning and conducting emergency exercises. Develop and maintain budget spreadsheet to monitor department status. Perform general administrative work, including making copies and faxing documents. May be required to work overtime or irregular hours if necessary. Other Duties as assigned.

Supervision
Received:
Given: This is a non-supervisory position.

Education
Required: Bachelor’s degree in Emergency Management, Public Administration, or a related field; or any equivalent combination of education and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities.
Preferred:

Experience
Required: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Preferred:

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations
Required: Valid Texas motor vehicle operator’s license.
Preferred:

Physical Demands
Typical: The physical demands here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk and hear. The employee frequently is required to stand and walk. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move objects weighing up to 20 pounds, such as files, stacks of records, or other similar objects. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, and ability to adjust focus.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
Typical: Emergency response actions; personnel policies and procedures; and standard office practices. Establish and maintain effective working relationships with county employees, representatives of governmental agencies and the general public; communicates effectively, both orally and in writing; operate standard word processing and spreadsheet software; and read and interpret emergency management policies and procedures.

Work Environment
Typical: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. The employee must frequently perform multiple tasks simultaneously, change tasks, perform tedious exacting work, and work closely with others as part of a team.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $30.22 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• On call

Work Location: In person

Salary : $30