TDEM County Liaison, Atascosa

Texas Division of Emergency Management•Jourdanton, TX

26d•Onsite

About The Position

The Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) County Liaison supports the planning, development, implementation, and evaluation of local and county emergency management programs. The role provides consultative services and technical assistance to local governments, emergency response organizations, community organizations, and the public, and supports 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 use initiative and independent judgment, and performs incident management within the assigned county. This is an emergency-response role in which working hours, travel, and duties may change as needed. After-hours and weekend availability is required, and the employee may work extended hours, respond during activations outside regular hours, and deploy from the assigned duty station for extended periods after a disaster with minimal rest or relief. Travel is approximately 40%. The position is assigned a fleet vehicle, and the selected candidate must reside in the assigned county within 90 days of hire. The 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.
Must reside in the assigned county within 90 days of hire.
Working knowledge of, or ability to rapidly assimilate, local/county, TDEM, state, and federal regulations, legislation, guidelines, policies, and procedures.
Knowledge of emergency management principles and practices, including hazard mitigation, disaster recovery, disaster preparedness, or emergency response.
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 explain technical information in accessible terms.
Ability to analyze problems, identify causes, and take effective corrective and preventive action.
Must be analytical, detail-oriented, organized, flexible, and able to multitask and prioritize without sacrificing accuracy or timeliness.
Ability to plan, organize, prioritize, and carry out multiple concurrent technical projects.
Ability to responsibly handle sensitive and confidential information and situations.
Ability to work outside normal hours during emergencies and travel for extended timeframes as needed.
Ability to travel approximately 40% and drive.
Must possess a valid Texas driver’s license or be able to obtain one at hire.
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.
Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation; employment is contingent on verification of credentials and other required information.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university.
Skill operating office and specialized equipment, including a laptop and Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint), plotter, projectors, camera, GPS device, binoculars, palm device, two-way radio, satellite radio or phone, and other specialized EOC audio-visual equipment.

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 local governments and provide technical assistance regarding emergency management programs.
Maintain communications with county, district, and administrative staff to support comprehensive understanding of the county’s emergency management program.
Support local officials with disaster recovery programs and other financial disaster assistance.
Evaluate the progress and compliance of local and county emergency management programs, and recommend revisions or modifications.
Support the planning, development, and evaluation of emergency management, public safety, and homeland security programs.
Serve as 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 ranging from free-text reports to detailed Disaster Summary Outlines.
Assist in preparing and supporting the Disaster District Emergency Operations Center during planned and unplanned events.
May brief divisional officers or other appropriate officials during emergencies or threats to public safety or property.
May serve as support staff at a Joint Field Office or deploy to other incident facilities.
Maintain regular attendance and work extended, after-hours, or weekend schedules as needed, including during emergency activations.
Travel as needed, including extended deployments, and drive as required.