1000000128.Training & Exercise/Hazard Mitigation Coord.Emergency Managme Nt

Dallas County • Dallas, TX

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About The Position

Develops and implements a multi-year training and exercise plan to build preparedness, response, and recovery capabilities. Coordinates training opportunities with internal and external partners, including public and local partners, and creates multi-agency and multidisciplinary training courses. Identifies courses to host or attend and ensures that emergency response roles and functions have trained personnel. Manages the emergency management exercise program using the Homeland Security Exercise and Evaluation Program (HSEEP) model and its progressive approach, including seminars, workshops, tabletops, games, drills, functional exercises, and full-scale exercises.

Works with internal and external partners to update the Dallas County hazard mitigation plan and contributes to a wide range of plans. Supports county and local government with public outreach and meetings; interprets risk assessment results, communicates written plans, and identifies projects to reduce natural hazard risk. Conducts capacity-building activities, including developing decision-support tools, strategies, and community engagement. Assists with hazard mitigation grant applications and management, and maintains knowledge of federal, state, and private funding sources.

Analyzes exercise evaluations, after-action review notes, and participant feedback to prepare after-action reports and improvement plans with recommendations. Participates in exercises and real emergencies, serves in the 24/7 Duty Officer rotation, and provides support in the Emergency Operations Center (EOC), at an incident scene, or at another designated location. The department operates 24/7, and this position is on call at all times.

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.
• Skilled in standard software applications, including Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing and establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, departments, and the public.
• Must possess a valid Texas driver's license with a good driving record and provide a copy of a 10-year driving history.
• Must complete specific training and certification assigned at the discretion of the Chief.
• Must reside in or be willing to relocate to Dallas County.
• Must be on call at all times and participate in the 24/7 Duty Officer rotation.

Responsibilities

• Develop and coordinate a multi-year training and exercise plan and training schedule to build preparedness, response, and recovery capabilities.
• Coordinate training with public and local partners and create multi-agency and multidisciplinary training courses.
• Identify courses to host or attend and ensure trained coverage for emergency response roles and functions.
• Develop and manage the emergency management exercises program using the HSEEP model and progressive exercise approach.
• Facilitate updates to the Dallas County hazard mitigation plan with internal and external partners.
• 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 mitigation projects to reduce natural hazard risk.
• Conduct capacity-building activities, including developing decision-support tools, strategy development, and community engagement.
• Assist with the application for and management of hazard mitigation grants.
• Conduct outreach and stakeholder engagement and facilitate meetings with clients and residents; maintain knowledge of funding sources.
• Analyze exercise evaluations, after-action review notes, and participant feedback and develop after-action reports and improvement plans.
• Serve in the 24/7 Duty Officer rotation and maintain continuous support and operational readiness.
• Respond to incidents and serve at the incident scene, in the EOC, or at a designated location during disasters or emergencies.
• Participate in exercises and real emergencies.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time