1000000128.TRAINING & EXERCISE/HAZARD MITIGATION COORD.EMERGENCY MANAGME NT

Dallas County•Dallas, TX

7d•$65,558 - $81,822

About The Position

The Training & Exercise/Hazard Mitigation Coordinator develops and implements a multi-year training and exercise plan to build preparedness, response, and recovery capabilities. The role coordinates training opportunities with internal and external partners, develops multi-agency and multidisciplinary courses, and manages an emergency management exercise program using the Homeland Security Exercise and Evaluation Program (HSEEP) model. It also supports updates to the Dallas County hazard mitigation plan, contributes to a range of plans, and helps county and local governments with public outreach, risk communication, and mitigation project development. The position participates in exercise and emergency operations, including serving in the Duty Officer rotation and working at an incident scene, Emergency Operations Center, or other designated location. The department operates 24/7, and this role is on call at all times. Other duties may be assigned.

Requirements

Education and experience equivalent to a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Emergency Management, Homeland Security, Criminal Justice, or another job-related field.
Three years of experience in emergency management, homeland security, criminal justice, or related work, including conducting training, conducting exercises, or working as a hazard mitigation specialist.
Skill in using standard software applications, including Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing and to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, departments, and the general public.
Valid Texas driver's license with a good driving record; must provide a copy of a 10-year driving history.
Must complete specific training and certification as assigned at the discretion of the Chief.
Must reside in or be willing to relocate to Dallas County.
Must be available on call at all times.

Responsibilities

Develop a multi-year training and exercise plan to build preparedness, response, and recovery capabilities, and coordinate the training schedule.
Coordinate training with public and local partners and create multi-agency, multidisciplinary training courses.
Identify courses to host or attend and ensure that personnel are trained for each emergency response role or function.
Develop and manage the emergency management exercises program.
Use the HSEEP model and its progressive approach to design, conduct, and evaluate seminars, workshops, tabletop exercises, games, drills, functional exercises, and full-scale exercises.
Work with internal and external partners to facilitate updates to the hazard mitigation plan.
Develop and coordinate input to a wide range of plans.
Support county and local government public outreach and facilitate meetings.
Interpret risk assessment results, communicate written plans, and identify projects to reduce natural hazard risk.
Conduct capacity-building activities, including developing decision-support tools, developing strategies, and engaging communities.
Assist with the application and management of hazard mitigation grants.
Conduct outreach and stakeholder engagement and facilitate meetings with clients and residents.
Maintain knowledge of federal, state, and private funding sources to support project advancement.
Analyze exercise evaluations, after-action review notes, and participant feedback; develop after-action reports and improvement plans with recommendations.
Participate in the 24/7 Duty Officer rotation and respond to incidents, serving at the scene or in an assigned Emergency Operations Center.
Participate in exercises and real emergencies and serve in the EOC or another designated location during disasters or emergencies.
Perform other duties as assigned.