Section Chief, State & IMT Training

Texas A&M University System•Austin, TX

35d•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 changes in duties as needed. The Section Chief, State & IMT Training, under general direction, works together with Section Chiefs and assists the Division Chief, Training, in planning, directing, and managing the day-to-day activities of all training activities, including incident management and State training. Participates in managing the development and implementation of agency goals, objectives, and priorities. Provides direction and guidance in strategic operations and planning for emergency management training programs. The Section Chief, State & IMT Training is responsible for coordinating projects and supervising work in developing education, training, and coordinating projects with the State Incident Management Team, along with State and Local governmental agencies and entities. Availability for after-hours and weekend work is required. Must have the ability to operate outside of normal working hours on a twelve (12) hour shift during activations of the State Operations Center and be able to deploy from normal duty station for extended periods in the aftermath of a disaster without relief, and to work extended hours. Must have availability for extensive travel as needed by vehicle or other mode of transportation. Position is assigned a fleet vehicle. This position is at-will status and serves at the discretion of the agency head. Salary is fixed and is non-negotiable. This position is located on-site and not subject to telecommuting.

Requirements

Education – Bachelor’s degree in an applicable field or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Experience – Minimum of 10 years of progressively responsible work experience in metropolitan or state public-sector organizations, with at least five (5) years of experience delivering NIMS ICS Training or IMT Position-Specific Training.
Advanced knowledge of State & IMT training programs.
Working knowledge of, or the ability to rapidly assimilate information related to TDEM, state, and federal regulations, legislation, guidelines, policies, and procedures.
Knowledge of management and supervisory methods and principles, performance and productivity standards, and fiscal/budget management.
Exceptional verbal, written, and presentation skills to articulate goals and connect with all levels.
Must exercise excellent interpersonal skills to include poise, tact, diplomacy, and an ability to establish and maintain effective working/professional relationships with internal and external customers.
Represents TDEM in workshops, working groups, conferences, and speaks on topics related to emergency management, NIMS ICS, or position-specific issues to groups and organizations.
Must exhibit integrity; provide clear direction to subordinates; promote teamwork and be able to motivate others to accomplish goals.
Must be organized, flexible, and have the ability to effectively prioritize in a multi-demand and constantly changing environment; and meet multiple and sometimes conflicting deadlines without sacrificing accuracy, timeliness, or professionalism.
Ability to produce clear, concise, and professional documents, reports, and presentations.
Ability to quickly and efficiently access relevant information, and to utilize and/or present research and conclusions in a clear and concise manner.
Must be organized, flexible, and able to effectively prioritize in a multi-demand and constantly changing environment; able to meet multiple and sometimes conflicting deadlines without sacrificing accuracy, timeliness, or professionalism.
Proficiency with utilized software (e.g., Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook) and systems, and ability to learn new software/systems, including LMS.
Ability to responsibly handle sensitive and confidential information and situations and adhere to applicable laws/statutes/policies related to access, maintenance, and dissemination of information.
Availability for after-hours and weekend work is required.
Valid Texas driver’s license.
Complete and obtain certification in IS-100, IS-200, IS-700, IS-800, L-141, O-305, G/L-449 FEMA courses within twelve (12) months of employment and any other training as determined.

Nice To Haves

Approved as a position-specific lead instructor by FEMA.
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 in a relevant field may also be substituted in lieu of work experience.

Responsibilities

Directs and manages assigned program area(s) and activities related to State & IMT Training programs within TDEM.
Provides statewide complex incident response and management training in improving local and state-level. operational readiness capabilities to respond to and recover from emergencies and disasters.
Takes appropriate action on senior-level management issues in the absence of a Division Chief. May be delegated as the Division Chief’s designee.
Collaborates with TDEM IMT, regional, and statewide staff in coordinating and synchronizing goals, objectives, and efforts to enhance and adopt training needs.
Conducts gap analysis and risk assessment on assigned program area(s) to enhance preparedness and reduce disaster impacts.
Provides recommendations and solutions to improve on effectiveness of current processes and program area(s).
Works with all other areas of emergency management within TDEM to evaluate and improve responses to emergencies and staff proficiency on incident response.
Works closely with internal and external stakeholders to provide All-Hazard Training Opportunities.
Serves as a subject matter expert and provides guidance and assistance in assigned emergency management program area(s).
May conduct presentations and training on behalf of the agency.
Represents TDEM in workshops, working groups, conferences, and speaks on topics related to emergency management, NIMS ICS, or position-specific issues to groups and organizations.
Assists the agency at business meetings, hearings, legislative sessions, conferences, and seminars or on boards, panels, and committees.
Reviews, monitors, and interprets local, state, and federal regulations or guidelines and advises on actions necessary to comply.
Reviews results of special investigations, internal audits, research studies, forecasts, and modeling exercises to provide direction and guidance.
Plans, develops, implements, coordinates, monitors, and evaluates processes, written plans, and procedures related to emergency management training.
Plans, assigns, and supervises the work of others.
Completes performance evaluations and provides coaching and mentoring to direct reports.
Cooperates with State, Federal, and local offices and other agencies in emergency management matters.
Ability to travel 50%.
Ability to drive.
Coordinate with external partners such as local officials and media as necessary.
Performs related work as assigned.
Face-to-face and person-to-person interactions are required.
Maintain a regular course of attendance during the assigned work schedule and work extended hours when needed.