Emergency Management Specialist I (Emergency Management & Crisis Response [ECR] Dept., Non-Civil Service)

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Job Summary

First level Emergency Management Specialist, working under immediate supervision, supporting the planning, testing, and coordinating of the City of Dallas emergency management program.

Job Description

Overview

Under immediate supervision, the Emergency Management Specialist I is responsible for supporting the development, implementation, coordination, and maintenance of various emergency management, response, recovery, and mitigation plans and activities for the City of Dallas Office of Emergency Management & Crisis Response.

The ideal candidate will have strong project management and teamwork skills.

Essential Functions

1 Coordinates and maintains various emergency management, crisis response, recovery, and mitigation projects as assigned.

2 Supports partner agency and stakeholders in emergency planning, including reviewing plans for accuracy, adhering to planning standards, and integration or alignment with the EOP and other citywide plans.

3 Participates in emergency management related planning, training, and exercises as assigned.

4 During Emergency Operations Center (EOC) activations, provides support serving in various roles within the EOC.

5 Assists with response and recovery efforts during and after incidents affecting the city.

6 Performs on-call duty officer functions, including public alerts and warnings, on a rotational basis.

7 Responds to emergencies and large-scale special events during non-business hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays.

8 Collaborates with or assists EM division team members on projects and assumes other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Experience

One (1) year of experience in disaster or emergency management, public safety, public administration, political science, homeland security, or a related field is strongly preferred.

Education

Bachelor's degree in a business discipline (including Business or Public Administration), emergency management, public safety, homeland security, political science, social sciences, or a closely related field.

Licenses and Certifications

State of Texas Class C driver’s license and good driving record.

Equivalencies

-High School Diploma and five (5) years of the preferred experience will meet the education and experience requirements.

-An associate degree in the required field and two (2) years of preferred experience will meet the education and experience requirements.

Preferred Qualifications and Other Requirements

Must pass background investigation and drug test.

No Felony or Class A Misdemeanor convictions.

No Class B Misdemeanor convictions within the last ten (10) years.

No family violence convictions.

Cannot currently be on deferred adjudication for any Felony, Class A, or Class B Misdemeanor.

Availability for varying shifts, nights/weekends/holidays.

Working conditions include exposure to inclement weather.

Must be available for 24/7 emergency field response, including nights and weekends.

*Minimum Qualification Notation: All qualifying information outlined in the minimum qualifications section: including education, experiences, and licenses/certifications MUST be included in the respective sections of the application (not simply the attachments-for example: resumes or cover letters) to be considered for this position.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Proven skills and success in program/project management.
• Strong work ethics and teamwork, ability to develop plans via organizing, facilitating, and collaborating with various stakeholders.
• Strong skills in written and verbal communication.
• Ability to work well both independently and in a team environment.
• Ability to multi-task and reflect agility in stressful situations.
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and any other relevant software.

Salary Range

$58,801.60 - $70,574.40

The salary listed on this job posting is the starting salary range; amount offered will depend upon qualifications.

City of Dallas is an Equal Opportunity Employer.