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Under general direction, ensures operational readiness and designs response procedures to ensure the effective mobilization of protective, safety, and relief services in emergencies or disasters.

 

Job Description:

Duties, Functions and Responsibilities:

Essential duties and functions, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following. Other related duties may be assigned.

• Assists in the development of short- and long-term planning goals and objectives for the department.
• Identifies capability gaps and identifies funding opportunities for solutions.
• Oversees and coordinates Continuity of Operations (COOP) planning.
• Participates in Emergency Operations Center (EOC) activations, emergency drills and exercises.
• Attends meetings with City of Austin Homeland Security and Emergency Management (HSEM), Capital Area Council of Governments (CAPCOG), and other partner agencies.
• Assists in the development and maintenance of cooperative agreements with other organizations as needed.
• Participates in the maintenance and renewals of interlocal agreements when needed.
• Participates in hazard material incident cost recovery as needed.
• Ensures the operational readiness of special operations systems. Represents special operations at meetings, exercises, and conferences. Works cooperatively with special operations staff.
• Develops, writes, and publishes operating manuals, technical reports, and training materials.
• Participates in the grant process, including grant planning, application, and implementation.
• May participate in specification, calibration, maintenance, networking, tracking, retiring, and replacing of hazard material technical equipment.

Responsibilities - Supervisor and/or Leadership Exercised:

May provide leadership, work assignments, evaluation, and guidance to others.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

 Must possess required knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience and be able to explain and demonstrate, with or without reasonable accommodations, that the essential functions of the job can be performed.

• Knowledge of Incident Command Systems.
• Knowledge of the development and coordination of emergency planning, techniques for evaluating emergency response procedures, business continuity standards, and best practices.
• Knowledge of technical equipment capabilities, maintenance requirements, sampling processes, and procedures.
• Knowledge of Federal, State, and Local laws and ordinances emergency response.
• Skill in oral and written communication.
• Skill in handling multiple tasks and prioritizing.
• Skill in using computers and related software applications.
• Skill in using and networking technical equipment.
• Skill in planning and organizing.
• Skill in negotiating common practices between stakeholders and other emergency agencies.
• Skill in maintaining productive relationships with internal and external customers and stakeholders.
• Ability to work with frequent interruptions and changes in priorities.
• Ability to train others.
• Ability to quickly recognize and analyze irregular events.
• Ability to exercise good judgment, tact, and diplomacy in all public dealings to include presentations.
• Ability to work as a member of a team.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Graduation with a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in a field related to the job, plus four (4) years of experience in emergency response or planning.
• One (1) additional year of experience may substitute for one (1) year of the required education with a maximum substitution of four (4) years.

Licenses and Certifications Required:

Class C Texas Driver’s License

Preferred Qualifications:

• Completion of the National Emergency Management Basic Academy
• Experience with Grant writing and management
• Experience with the Emergency Operations Center (EOC)
• Completion of the NIMS 300 and 400 Courses
• Experience overseeing and coordinating Continuity of Operations (COOP) planning

 

Notes to Candidate:

This position will add to the capabilities of Austin Fire's Emergency Planning section. The Temporary Emergency Planning Coordinator will work closely with, and under the guidance, of the current civilian emergency planning manager. Critical job roles will include:

• Grant Management
• Continuity of Operations Planning (COOP)
• Participation in tabletop and full-scale emergency exercises
• Represent Austin Fire at the Emergency Operations Center (EOC) during emergencies; including nights and weekends

Salary Range: $71,630.00 - $90,980.00

Days and Hours:

Monday – Friday.
8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Hours may vary due to operational needs. Night and weekend work may also be required based on EOC (Emergency Operations Center) activation and other business needs.

Telework: This position will include limited telework opportunities after an initial training period, and based on AFD needs, such as EOC (Emergency Operations Center) activation.

When completing the City of Austin employment application: A detailed, complete City of Austin application is required for the position to help us better evaluate your qualifications. For each of your positions, please describe your specific experience as it relates to the minimum and preferred qualifications. Please be thorough in completing the employment application and list all experience that is relevant to this position, including your supervisory and/or leadership experience, if applicable. This is the criteria that will be used to select candidates for interview, and the starting salary will be based on overall relevant experience.

• This position may allow for a resume or cover letter to be included but relevant entries on your employment application will primarily be considered for interview qualification and compensation purposes.

If you are selected to interview: If you are identified as a top candidate, verification of your education, to include High School graduation or GED, undergraduate and/or graduate degrees, will be required.

Additional Information:

Assessment(s) may be administered as part of this recruitment.

EEO Statement for City of Austin:

The City of Austin will not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, creed, color, national origin, sex, gender identity, age, religion, veteran status, disability, or sexual orientation. In addition, the City will not discriminate in employment decisions on the basis of an individual's AIDS, AIDS Related Complex, or HIV status; nor will the City discriminate against individuals who are perceived to be at risk of HIV infection, or who associate with individuals who are believed to be at risk.

City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. If you require reasonable accommodation during the application process or have a question regarding an essential job function, please call (512) 974-3210 or Texas Relay by dialing 7-1-1.

Important Note to Applicants:
Please be aware that the Job Posting Close Date reflects the final day to apply, but the posting will close at 11:59 PM the day before the date listed. All application steps, including attachments and submission, must be fully completed before that time.

We also recommend that you save or print a copy of the job posting for your records. Once a posting has closed, it will no longer be viewable in the system.

EEO Statement for City of Austin:

The City of Austin will not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, creed, color, national origin, sex, gender identity, age, religion, veteran status, disability, or sexual orientation. In addition, the City will not discriminate in employment decisions on the basis of an individual's AIDS, AIDS Related Complex, or HIV status; nor will the City discriminate against individuals who are perceived to be at risk of HIV infection, or who associate with individuals who are believed to be at risk.

City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. If you require reasonable accommodation during the application process or have a question regarding an essential job function, please call (512) 974-3210 or Texas Relay by dialing 7-1-1.

 

EEO Statement for City of Austin:

The City of Austin will not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, creed, color, national origin, sex, gender identity, age, religion, veteran status, disability, or sexual orientation. In addition, the City will not discriminate in employment decisions on the basis of an individual's AIDS, AIDS Related Complex, or HIV status; nor will the City discriminate against individuals who are perceived to be at risk of HIV infection, or who associate with individuals who are believed to be at risk.

City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. If you require reasonable accommodation during the application process or have a question regarding an essential job function, please call (512) 974-3210 or Texas Relay by dialing 7-1-1.