Section Chief, Recovery Operations

Texas A&M University System•Austin, TX

20h•Onsite

About The Position

GENERAL DESCRIPTION: The Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) is an emergency response entity and this status can affect working hours, travel, and change in duties as needed. Under general direction, perform highly advanced (senior level) planning and coordinating Recovery programs for TDEM. Work involves coordinating and managing the Public Assistance program, Individual Assistance program, Recovery training and outreach programs, and managing and coordinating the recovery operations during active disasters. This position will work with emergency and disaster survivors through a network of federal, state, and local government resources. This position is considered at-will status and serves at the discretion of the head of the agency. Salary is a fixed rate. This position is located on-site and not subject to telecommuting. ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: Develop, revise, and implement the Division’s Recovery policies and collaboration with a broad scope of entities including local, state, and federal agencies, organizations, private industry, military forces, volunteer organizations, and others. Supervise staff and carry out the objectives of the Division and provide direct and indirect support, consultation, resources, and coordination services to consumers, partners, and constituents. By delegation, may perform some duties of the Division Chief, during absences of that official. Communicate and interacts with representatives of other state agencies, federal agencies, and local governments to exchange information regarding the State’s Recovery program. Communicate, collaborate, and otherwise interacts with members of the State Emergency Management Council. Conduct program analysis, research studies, legislative assignments, and planning for recovery programs in Texas. Monitor and evaluate policies and procedures as well as monitor compliance with such policies and procedures for the recovery programs in Texas. Coordinate the preparation of disaster declarations and the preparation and revision of plans, procedures, and related documents required to maintain eligibility for federal Grants. Travel throughout the state to assist in the coordination of Recovery programs with local governments, state and federal agencies, volunteer groups, businesses, and industry. Represent the state or the Division in workshops, working groups, conferences, and other endeavors, and speak on the State’s Recovery program. Oversee the Recovery Operations during State of activation. May be deployed to monitor threatening conditions or actual emergency situations to assess needs and coordinate the State’s recovery with local and federal agencies. Directly supervise TDEM’s Recovery Operations team responsible for Public Assistance, Individual Assistance, Fire Management, and Small Business Administration disaster declarations Research and provide Recovery program guidance to local, state, or Division leadership. Develops, reviews, edits, and evaluates Recovery training materials. Leads in the implementation of new Recovery training programs or systems. Assists in planning, goal setting, developing, and identifying programs to meet future Recovery training needs. Attend work regularly and observe approved work hours in accordance with agency leave and attendance policies. Ability to travel (30%). Face-to-face and person-to-person interactions are required. Performs related work as assigned. Serves as the immediate and functional substitute for the TDEM Recovery Section Chief over Recovery Grants. Maintains a regular work schedule and works extended hours when needed. Ability to work in an Emergency Operations Center for extended hours and days. This document represents the major duties, responsibilities, and authorities of this job, and is not intended to be a complete list of all tasks and functions. Other duties may be assigned.

Requirements

Education – Bachelor’s degree in applicable field or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Experience – 10 years of progressively responsible work experience in metropolitan or state sector organizations, military organizations, or large-scale industrial organizations, of which three (3) years or more shall have been in a management capacity.
Knowledge of Disaster Response and Recovery programs and/or the FEMA Public Assistance, Individual Assistance, and Fire Management Assistance declaration process is preferred.
Additional work experience or the type described above may be substituted for the education requirement on a year-for-year basis.
Thirty (30) semester hours is equivalent to one (1) year of experience.
A completed advanced degree may be substituted in lieu of work experience.
Strong organizational skills
Strong and effective communication skills
Proficiency in MS Office
Presentation and communication skills
Regulatory Knowledge
Strong Written Skills
Interpersonal Skills
Ability to anticipate and identify issues and problem solve
Ability to work extended or non-traditional hours such as evenings, weekends, special events, etc.
Ability to communicate with tact and diplomacy
Complete and obtain certification in IS-100, IS-200, IS-700, IS-701, IS-800 FEMA courses within six (6) months of employment and any other training as determined.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of Disaster Response and Recovery programs and/or the FEMA Public Assistance, Individual Assistance, and Fire Management Assistance declaration process is preferred.

Responsibilities

Develop, revise, and implement the Division’s Recovery policies and collaboration with a broad scope of entities including local, state, and federal agencies, organizations, private industry, military forces, volunteer organizations, and others.
Supervise staff and carry out the objectives of the Division and provide direct and indirect support, consultation, resources, and coordination services to consumers, partners, and constituents.
By delegation, may perform some duties of the Division Chief, during absences of that official.
Communicate and interacts with representatives of other state agencies, federal agencies, and local governments to exchange information regarding the State’s Recovery program.
Communicate, collaborate, and otherwise interacts with members of the State Emergency Management Council.
Conduct program analysis, research studies, legislative assignments, and planning for recovery programs in Texas.
Monitor and evaluate policies and procedures as well as monitor compliance with such policies and procedures for the recovery programs in Texas.
Coordinate the preparation of disaster declarations and the preparation and revision of plans, procedures, and related documents required to maintain eligibility for federal Grants.
Travel throughout the state to assist in the coordination of Recovery programs with local governments, state and federal agencies, volunteer groups, businesses, and industry.
Represent the state or the Division in workshops, working groups, conferences, and other endeavors, and speak on the State’s Recovery program.
Oversee the Recovery Operations during State of activation.
May be deployed to monitor threatening conditions or actual emergency situations to assess needs and coordinate the State’s recovery with local and federal agencies.
Directly supervise TDEM’s Recovery Operations team responsible for Public Assistance, Individual Assistance, Fire Management, and Small Business Administration disaster declarations
Research and provide Recovery program guidance to local, state, or Division leadership.
Develops, reviews, edits, and evaluates Recovery training materials.
Leads in the implementation of new Recovery training programs or systems.
Assists in planning, goal setting, developing, and identifying programs to meet future Recovery training needs.
Attend work regularly and observe approved work hours in accordance with agency leave and attendance policies.
Ability to travel (30%).
Face-to-face and person-to-person interactions are required.
Performs related work as assigned.
Serves as the immediate and functional substitute for the TDEM Recovery Section Chief over Recovery Grants.
Maintains a regular work schedule and works extended hours when needed.
Ability to work in an Emergency Operations Center for extended hours and days.