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NEOGOV · 1 day ago

Emergency Planner

Public Safety Center, TX

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

$74K/yr - $92K/yr

2+ years exp

NEOGOV is part of the City of Kyle, which is recognized as one of the best places to live and work in Texas. The Emergency Planner role is responsible for supporting the city's Emergency Management Program through the development and implementation of emergency preparedness plans, coordinating grant responsibilities, and delivering public education programs.

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Responsibilities

Creates and leads multi-cross disciplinary teams including internal and external partners in the development, implementation, monitoring, and modification of emergency preparedness plans

Provides administrative and technical support to the EMC in the continued development and maintenance of the city’s Emergency Management program

Maintains the city’s Emergency Management Plan (EMP)

Prepares and submits reports/planning updates per local, state, and/or federal requirements as needed

Maintains the city’s Continuity of Operations Plan (COOP) and assists in the coordination of COOP activations

Coordinates and functions within the Incident Command System during emergency and non-emergency incidents including but not limited to major emergencies, disasters, training exercises, and special events

Serves as the Emergency Management Duty Officer on a rotational basis and monitors, evaluates, and recommends emergency preparedness related actions and precautions related to current hazards or threats; supports incidents involving multiple departments and agencies and high-profile public safety events

Provides administrative and technical support to the EMC to administer the Homeland Security Grant Program and the FEMA Hazard Mitigation Assistance programs to include researching, drafting, and submitting grant projects; maintains documentation, asset management, and audit requirements; completed required reporting

Prepares and delivers public education presentations designed to enhance awareness and foster personal preparedness among citizens, civic and other local organizations, businesses and industry

Provides administrative and technical support in the facilitations and coordination of training and exercises involving various city departments, and local, state, and federal partners, and multiple external organizations

Maintains a current set of all response plans in various formats for reference and utilization during emergency situations

Maintains a calendar to track project progress; identify deadlines, report project status, and implement a process to ensure project completion as identified

Functions within the Emergency Operations Center or specified location during emergency and non-emergency incidents including but not limited to major emergencies, disasters, training exercises, and special events

Monitors the weather during both severe weather and hurricane season, or when notified that severe weather is impending

Represents Emergency Management at various meetings, trainings, conferences, and seminars as requested by the EMC

Coordinates special projects/programs at the request of the EMC

Complies with all written city and departmental policies and procedures

Adheres to assigned work schedule as outlined in City and department attendance policies and procedures

Provides logistical support during extended emergency incidents as requested

Provides assistance as requested during major emergency incidents when the EOC has not been activated

May represent the city at locate, state, regional, and federal emergency management meetings, conferences, seminars, and trainings

Assist with public safety education activities during peak times

Provides support and logical functions during extended emergency incidents

Assists co-workers and city employees with special projects as needed

Performs all other duties as assigned

May train, coach, or mentor others in area-specific disciplines

Qualification

Emergency ManagementGrant WritingIncident Command SystemPublic Education ProgramsData AnalysisEmergency Preparedness PlansTechnical SupportTeam CollaborationCommunication SkillsProject ManagementProblem Solving

Required

Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with major coursework in emergency management, business, or public administration, or related field

Minimum of two (2) years of working in municipal, county, regional, or state emergency management position, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and/or experience that demonstrates comprehensive knowledge of the required job duties and expectations

Valid Texas Driver's License with an acceptable driving record

Must pass an extensive personal background check and be eligible and able to meet all requirements for compliance with CJIS

Knowledge of the phases of emergency management; to include mitigation/prevention, preparedness, response, and recovery, as well as their practical application related to job function

Knowledge of an all-hazards, holistic community approach to emergency management

Knowledge of local, state, and federal laws pertinent to the field of emergency management

Knowledge of the National Incident Management System, Incident Command System, and Multi-Agency Coordination System

Knowledge or familiarity with current Department of Homeland Security Grants and application-audit procedures

Knowledge of the various plans relating to emergency management programs

Knowledge or familiarity of developing programming in alignment with standards found in the Emergency Management Accreditation Program (EMAP)

Skill in gathering, organizing, analyzing, and utilizing a variety of data and information in an unbiased manner, while effectively handling multiple tasks and prioritizing

Skill in operating, maneuvering, and/or controlling the actions of equipment, machinery, tools, and/or materials used in performing essential functions

Skill in utilizing a variety of audio-visual training aids and computer applications; advisory and/or design data and information

Skill in drafting various planning documents, updating City publications, and composing articles

Skill in communicating effectively both orally and in writing with other employees, external associates, residents, and the corporate community on emergency preparedness issues and programs

Skill in operating a variety of computer hardware and software such as personal computers, scanners, modems, printers, word processing, relational databases, spreadsheets, and GIS software; requires the ability to extract, analyze, and correlate data obtained from computer programs

Ability to apply principles of rational systems; interpret instructions furnished in written, oral, diagrammatic, or schedule form; and to exercise independent judgment to adopt or modify methods and standards to meet variations in assigned objectives

Ability to work in a team environment; contributes as a team member and treats co-workers, subordinates and customers with respect

Ability to balance multiple priorities while exhibiting flexibility and adaptability in a consistently changing environment

Ability to prioritize and manage a self-directed workload

Ability to safely operate vehicle(s) to other city facilities and locations for meetings, training, and/or emergency response

Ability to plan and organize work, time, and resources, and if applicable, that of subordinates

Ability to provide guidance, assistance, and/or interpretation to others regarding the application of procedures and standards to specific situations and the ability to accept direction from supervisor or manager

Ability to exercise judgment, decisiveness, and creativity in situations involving a variety of generally pre-defined duties which are often characterized by frequent change

Ability to apply the principles of rational decision making and analyze situations quickly in an objective manner

Preferred

Advanced coursework or credentialling in emergency planning

Associate Emergency Manager (AEM) or Certified Emergency Manager (CEM) certification from the International Association of Emergency Managers

Certified Texas Emergency Manager (TEM) credentialling

Benefits

Medical, Dental, and Vision

UHC Rewards (earn up to $300 annually)

Employee Assistance Program

Crunch Fitness Employee Discount @ $29.99 (employee only)

Heath Reimbursement Account (HRA) city contribution up to $1,000 (pro-rated depending on date of hire with qualifying medical plan enrollment)

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Flexible Spending Health and Childcare Accounts (FSA)

Paid Sick Leave: 3 Weeks (120 hours), accrued by pay period

13 city observed paid holiday leave

2 paid personal days per fiscal year (depending on hire date)

Retirement plan includes a 7% contribution of an employee's gross salary to the Texas Municipal Retirement System (TMRS) with a city contribution match of 2 to 1

457b Deferred Compensation Plan through Empower

Voluntary Life and AD&D Insurance plans offered for employee, spouse and children

Optional Plans: Cancer Coverage, Critical Illness, Accident, Hospital Indemnity, Wellness Benefit, Long Term Care

Paid Vacation: 3 Weeks (120 hours), accrued by pay period starting at date of hire

Employee Tuition Reimbursement up to $5,000 per fiscal year

Sick and Vacation Buy Back (eligibility required)

Longevity pay $15 per month/per year

Paid Parental Leave: 12 Weeks (480 hours)