Emergency Management Specialist II (Emergency Management & Crisis Reponse [ECR] Dept., Unclassified Position)

City of Dallas•Dallas, TX

1d•$64,251 - $79,810

About The Position

The Emergency Management Specialist II performs professional-level work planning, testing, and coordinating the City of Dallas emergency management program. The position may cover multiple phases of the disaster cycle or specific programs, including Training & Exercise, Operations Technology, Mitigation, Preparedness, Response, and Recovery. The role collaborates with city personnel and local, state, and federal officials; builds partnerships with agencies and organizations; engages stakeholders; and coordinates disaster response and crisis management activities. It also develops and evaluates emergency management plans, performs rotational on-call duty officer functions, and responds to emergencies and large-scale special events outside business hours. The position requires availability for varying shifts and 24/7 emergency field response, including nights, weekends, and holidays, and involves exposure to inclement weather.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in public administration, emergency management, security management, public safety, crisis/risk management, homeland security, or a closely related field.
Three years of experience in disaster or emergency management, public safety, public administration, political science, homeland security, or a related field.
Alternatively, a high school diploma or GED plus seven years of required experience meets the education and experience requirements.
Alternatively, an associate degree in any field plus five years of required experience meets the education and experience requirements.
Alternatively, a bachelor's degree or higher in a non-specified field plus four years of required experience meets the education and experience requirements.
State of Texas Class C driver’s license and a good driving record.
Must pass a background investigation and drug test.
Must have no felony or Class A misdemeanor convictions, no Class B misdemeanor convictions within the last ten years, and no family violence convictions; must not currently be on deferred adjudication for a felony, Class A misdemeanor, or Class B misdemeanor.
Knowledge of local, state, and federal operating mandates and procedures for emergency management, City emergency management policies and procedures, emergency response methods and practices, and resources available for disaster response.
Ability to conduct community outreach and communication, interpret plans and procedures and make recommendations, coordinate disaster response and evaluate plans, coordinate agencies and organizations during emergencies, and communicate calmly and effectively in emergency situations.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Availability for varying shifts, nights, weekends, and holidays, including 24/7 emergency field response.

Responsibilities

Collaborate with city emergency management personnel and local, state, or federal officials in disaster preparedness, response, and recovery; provide leadership in the Emergency Operations Center and coordinate activities.
Build and sustain partnerships with agencies and organizations involved in emergency management and public safety, and manage the development and implementation of emergency management projects.
Consult and communicate with stakeholders to identify their needs and facilitate programs in the event of disasters.
Coordinate disaster response or crisis management activities, including implementing plans and programs.
Develop and conduct tests and evaluations of emergency management plans.
Perform rotational on-call duty officer functions, including public alerts and warnings.
Respond to emergencies and large-scale special events during non-business hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
Perform other work as needed or assigned.