Deputy Emergency Management Coordinator

Cameron County•Brownsville, TX

About The Position

Under the direction of the Emergency Manager, the Deputy Emergency Management Coordinator plans and implements emergency response programs, files required reports with the State, and coordinates common or related services between Cameron County and local, state, and federal agencies. The role represents the County at meetings, consults with State officials and staff on intergovernmental issues, and informs the public about County and community services. The position may also perform other duties assigned by the supervisor. The Coordinator assists with administration of the Cameron County Emergency Management Office and implementation, maintenance, and updating of the County Emergency Management Plan. Duties include coordinating emergency exercises, events, training, emergency operation centers, and volunteer response staff. The position develops and delivers emergency management classes for volunteer fire departments, schools, and other organizations; coordinates with VOADs after disasters; and serves as a liaison among County, State, and Federal partners. The employee responds to fire inquiries and makes referrals to the State Fire Marshal or emergency fire district providers. The employee must be eligible for or obtain the required Texas law-enforcement and fire-related licenses, and will be on call for fire investigation duties. The position may require travel, work exceeding 40 hours during the workweek, and 24-hour on-call availability. It is subject to a one-year probationary period before Civil Service eligibility and requires a Civil Service Law Enforcement Exam. The work involves indoor and outdoor settings and potential exposure to temperature variations, fire-damaged structures, insects and animals, rough terrain, poisonous plants, hazardous materials, sewage, wet or damp surfaces, dust, and fumes or vapors. Physical activities include occasional lifting or carrying 45–50 pounds, walking, balancing, reaching, pushing, twisting, and operating emergency equipment and a computer keyboard.

Requirements

Graduate from an accredited college or university; a bachelor's degree is preferred. Equivalent combinations of education and experience are accepted.
Knowledge of emergency and disaster procedures, or professional-level public- or private-sector experience in a related field.
Must be a licensed police officer or complete licensure through the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement within one year of employment.
Must have a valid driver's license.
Must complete the Emergency Management Professional Development Series.
Knowledge of local government operations, emergency and disaster statutes, and emergency and disaster-recovery procedures.
Skill in working with volunteers and directing responses to emergency situations.
Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing and to operate a personal computer.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with officials, department heads, coworkers, County employees, government agencies, organizations, volunteers, and the public.
Ability to remain flexible under pressure and prioritize tasks effectively.
Ability to meet the physical demands of the position, including occasional lifting or carrying 45–50 pounds and operating emergency equipment and a computer keyboard.
Must submit to a Civil Service Law Enforcement Exam.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree.
Licensed fire inspector and arson investigator through the Texas Commission on Fire Protection.

Responsibilities

Plan and assist with coordination and activities of the Cameron County Emergency Management Office.
Implement, update, and modify the Cameron County Emergency Management Plan.
Coordinate emergency exercises and events and conduct training sessions.
Develop and conduct emergency management classes for volunteer fire departments, schools, and other organizations.
Respond to fire inquiries and refer matters to the State Fire Marshal or emergency fire district providers.
Coordinate with VOADs after a disaster and act as a liaison among County, State, and Federal partners.
Plan and maintain emergency operation centers so key officials can continue government operations during emergencies.
Coordinate volunteer staff in emergency response actions with Cameron County.
Identify and coordinate common or related services between Cameron County and local, state, and federal agencies.
File required reports with the State.
Represent the County at meetings and consult with State officials and staff on intergovernmental issues.
Inform the general public about County and community services.
Perform other tasks assigned by the supervisor.
Be on call for fire investigation duties.