TDEM County Liaison Officer, Montgomery

Texas A&M University System•Conroe, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) County Liaison Officer provides consultative services and technical assistance to support local and county emergency management programs. The role coordinates with local governments, emergency response organizations, regional organizations, TDEM, state agencies, volunteer groups, private industry, and other disaster responders. It also assists local emergency operations centers and Disaster District Emergency Operations Centers during planned and unplanned events. The position works under limited supervision with moderate latitude to exercise initiative and independent judgment. This emergency-response position may involve changing duties, travel, and work outside regular hours. After-hours and weekend availability is required, including the ability to operate during activations in the field, at a DDEOC, or at the State Operations Center. The officer may deploy from the assigned duty station for extended periods after a disaster, potentially without relief or with minimal rest. Travel may reach 40%, and a fleet vehicle is assigned. The selected candidate must reside in the assigned county within 90 days of hire. Salary is a fixed rate for internal and external applicants.

Requirements

Associate’s degree from an accredited college, or an equivalent combination of education and experience; alternatively, two years of work experience. Thirty semester hours equal one year of education.
County residency is required; the selected candidate must reside in the assigned county within 90 days of hire.
Must possess a valid Texas driver’s license or be able to obtain one at hire.
Within the first 12 months of employment, complete FEMA courses IS-100, IS-200, IS-700, and IS-800, and obtain any other training or certification as determined.
Working knowledge of, or ability to rapidly assimilate, local/county, TDEM, state, and federal regulations, legislation, guidelines, policies, and procedures.
Knowledge of emergency management, hazard mitigation, disaster recovery, disaster preparedness, or emergency response principles and practices.
Poise, tact, diplomacy, and ability to establish and maintain effective professional relationships with internal and external customers.
Skill in operating office and specialized equipment, including a laptop and software such as Microsoft Office, plotters, projectors, cameras, GPS devices, binoculars, palm devices, two-way radios, satellite radios or phones, and other EOC audiovisual equipment.
Ability to work outside normal hours during emergencies and to travel for extended periods as needed.
Ability to communicate and present information to diverse small and large groups and explain technical information in accessible terms.
Ability to analyze problems, identify causes, and take effective corrective and preventive action.
Analytical, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple tasks without sacrificing accuracy or timeliness.
Organized, flexible, and able to prioritize and manage multiple concurrent technical projects in a demanding environment.
Ability to responsibly handle sensitive and confidential information and situations.
Ability to travel up to 40% and drive.
Ability to perform required face-to-face and person-to-person interactions.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university.

Responsibilities

Coordinate emergency management programs with local governments, emergency response organizations, regional organizations, TDEM, state agencies, volunteer groups, and private industry.
Perform incident management within the assigned county.
Advise and provide technical assistance to local governments regarding emergency management programs.
Maintain communications with county, district, and administrative staff about the county emergency management program.
Support local officials with disaster recovery programs and other financial disaster assistance.
Evaluate the progress of emergency management programs and recommend revisions or modifications based on evaluation results.
Brief divisional officers or other appropriate officials during emergencies or threats to public safety or property, as needed.
Support the planning, development, and evaluation of emergency management, public safety, or homeland security programs.
Serve as a liaison among local officials, volunteer groups, TDEM, state and federal agencies, and other potential disaster responders.
Conduct initial disaster damage surveys and needs assessments and prepare reports, including Disaster Summary Outlines.
Evaluate local and county programs for compliance with emergency management requirements, laws, regulations, policies, and procedures.
Help prepare and support the Disaster District Emergency Operations Center during planned and unplanned events.
Support state staff at a Joint Field Office or deploy to other incident facilities, as needed.
Maintain regular attendance and work extended hours as needed.
Travel and drive as required.