TDEM County Liaison Officer, Denton

Texas Division of Emergency Management•Denton, TX

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) is an emergency response entity, and this status may affect working hours, travel, and duties as needed. The County Liaison Officer performs complex consultative services and technical assistance supporting the planning, development, and implementation of local and county emergency management programs. The position also assists local emergency operations centers (EOCs) and Disaster District Emergency Operations Centers (DDEOCs) during planned and unplanned events. Work is performed under limited supervision, with moderate latitude for initiative and independent judgment. The role may require extended hours, after-hours and weekend work, and deployment outside normal working hours to the field, a DDEOC, or the State Operations Center. In the aftermath of a disaster, the employee may be deployed from the assigned duty station for extended periods with no relief or minimal rest. The position requires 40% travel, driving, and face-to-face interactions. A fleet vehicle is assigned. The selected candidate must reside within the assigned county within 90 days of hire. This is an on-site position and is not subject to telecommuting.

Requirements

Associate’s degree from an accredited college or an equivalent combination of education and experience, or two years of work experience. Thirty semester hours count as one year of education.
Residency in the assigned county; the selected candidate must reside there within 90 days of hire.
Valid Texas driver’s license or the ability to obtain one at hire.
Ability to travel (40%), drive, and travel for extended timeframes as needed.
Ability to work outside normal working hours during emergencies, including after-hours and weekends, and to deploy for extended periods with no relief or minimal rest.
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.
Ability to establish and maintain effective professional relationships with internal and external customers, demonstrating poise, tact, and diplomacy.
Ability to communicate and present to diverse small and large groups, and to explain technical information in terms understandable to people with varied backgrounds.
Ability to analyze problems, identify causes, and take effective corrective and preventive action.
Ability to multitask accurately and promptly, stay organized and flexible, and prioritize in a multi-demand environment.
Knowledge of methods for prioritizing, planning, organizing, and carrying out multiple concurrent technical projects.
Ability to responsibly handle sensitive and confidential information and situations.
Within the first 12 months of employment, complete IS-100, IS-200, IS-700, and IS-800 FEMA courses and obtain certification, along with any other training determined to be necessary.
Employment is contingent on verification of credentials and other required information, including completion of a criminal history check.

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, other 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 to support a comprehensive understanding of the county’s emergency management program.
Support and assist 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 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.
Provide liaison and support 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 applicable requirements, laws, and regulations.
Assist with preparing and supporting the Disaster District Emergency Operations Center during planned and unplanned events.
Serve, as needed, as a support member of state staff at a Joint Field Office or deploy to other incident facilities.
Maintain regular attendance during the assigned work schedule and work extended or irregular hours as needed.