Coordinator 2, SEM

Houston Independent School District•Houston, TX

14d•$85,000 - $105,000

About The Position

The Coordinator 2 is responsible for the management of an effective districtwide safety management and emergency preparedness program. The Coordinator serves as the subject matter expert on safety and emergency management and works closely with other district departments and outside emergency management agencies, including the City of Houston Office of Emergency Management.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field; Master’s degree preferred
At least 5 years working in the district/central office of a large urban school district, with 3 years of experience in emergency management preferred
High proficiency in use of technology (data entry, advanced software platforms, electronic reporting, cell phones, two-way radio use, troubleshooting of hardware and various systems and software)
Must have a good working knowledge of the following: - Standard Response Protocol/Standard Reunification Method - School Safety and Security Audit Process - School Safety and Security Standards (TEC 37, TAC 19 61.1031) - TxSSC Multi-Hazard Emergency Operations Plan - Training, Drills, and Exercises - Behavior Threat Assessments - Certified in ICS 100.c, 200.c, 362.a, 700.b, 800.c)

Responsibilities

Coordinates all activities of the senior leadership team and the Safety & Emergency Management (SEM) Department, including planning, coordinating, facilitating, and managing follow-ups from meetings.
Reviews and updates the Multi-Hazard Emergency Operations Plan to improve the district’s ability to respond to and recover from the effects of human made, natural or technological disasters.
Ensures compliance with applicable Texas Administrative Code (TAC), Texas Education Code (TEC), federal and state laws and compatibility with city, county, state, and federal requirements.
Prepares communications from the senior leadership and from the SEM Department in response to requests for information from stakeholders including, but not limited to, the Board of Education, employee associations, employees, partner organizations, funders, media, and other public information requesters.
Executes special projects of high priority to the department and the district.
Resolves issues and concerns elevated to or on behalf of individual employees, candidates, or other stakeholders.
Maintain and update departmental records, databases, and filing systems, ensuring confidentiality and data integrity.
Coordinates with development of the district’s training and exercise program to include workshops, tabletops, drills, and exercises.
Provides oversight of required campus and facility safety audits, as required by Texas Education Agency.
Responds to and assists with emergency events by serving as the district’s liaison with external emergency agencies.
Manages the state reporting electronic system, Sentinel, for Intruder Detection Audits conducted by the state.
Performs other job-related duties as assigned.