Emergency Management Specialist

City of Lubbock•1314 Avenue K Lubbock, TX

About The Position

This position is located in the Office of Emergency Management and addresses the City of Lubbock’s multi-hazard needs, capabilities, mitigation, preparedness, response, and recovery for hazards or threats to protect citizens’ lives and property. The specialist develops and maintains emergency and continuity plans, supports the Emergency Operations Center, coordinates emergency planning and exercises, provides training, and works with community partners and stakeholders. The position may be required to respond to specified emergencies or incidents on a 24-hour basis. It has close contact with or control of critical infrastructure components and is subject to extensive background checks and random drug screening.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Emergency Management, Planning, Business, or Public Administration; or an associate's degree with coursework emphasis in Emergency Management, Business, or Public Administration, supplemented by four years of progressively responsible experience planning and implementing emergency services response plans and activities; or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
Ability to respond to specified emergencies or incidents on a 24-hour basis.
Must possess a valid State of Texas Driver's License.
Must pass a background check and drug screen; the position is also subject to random drug screening and extensive background checks.
Knowledge of City of Lubbock methods, procedures, and policies relevant to the Office of Emergency Management.
Knowledge of principles and practices for directing emergency services response programs, including developing response plans, coordinating agencies and resources, providing training, and performing related administrative functions.
Knowledge of laws, ordinances, standards, and regulations relevant to the position's duties and responsibilities.
Knowledge of the department's organization and related departments and agencies.
Knowledge of occupational hazards and safety precautions relevant to the work.
Knowledge of terminology and professional language used in the department.
Ability to maintain cooperative and effective relationships with internal and external personnel and entities.
Occasionally lift and carry up to 10 pounds; frequently reach below shoulder height; occasionally rotate the upper trunk while sitting or standing; and coordinate eye, hand, and foot movements to operate a vehicle.

Nice To Haves

Appropriate bachelor's degree.
Experience with policy development and implementation.
Certification as an instructor in public safety subjects.
Experience with emergency management training equipment and programs.
IS and ICS classes, such as 100, 200, 700, and 800.

Responsibilities

Develop and maintain the Emergency Operations Plan for responses to natural or man-made disasters.
Assist with coordinating staff and support for the Emergency Operations Center.
Update and maintain a resource manual of community and industry emergency equipment.
Assist in developing and updating standard operating guidelines and incident response plans.
Prepare situation reports and assist with coordinating and collecting disaster and damage assessment data and expenditure reports for submission to the Texas Division of Emergency Management.
Develop and maintain the Business Continuity Plan for local government operations, the Continuity of Operations Plan, the All Hazards Incident Management Team, and mutual aid and Memorandums of Agreement.
Support the planning, design, facilitation, and evaluation of disaster exercises using the Homeland Security Exercise and Evaluation Program.
Serve on emergency committees, such as the LEPC.
Provide instruction in NIMS and ICS classes and other emergency management topics.
Serve as a liaison with community partners and stakeholders to maintain situational awareness and partnerships and ensure collaboration.
Work with the Communications and Marketing department to assist with maintaining the department website and social media response.