Utility Emergency Management Coordinator

Minimum Qualifications

• Graduation with a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university plus four (4) years experience in a field related to emergency response or planning
• Experience may substitute for education up to four (4) years

Licenses or Certifications:

None
Notes to Applicants
Position Overview: The Utility Emergency Management Coordinator is responsible for developing department operational readiness and develops response plans and procedures to respond to incidents and emergencies in order to minimize risk to people and property. This position will assist in planning and conducting of drills, training, and response activities to manage incidents, and is a functional staff lead for the division.

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Driving Requirement:

• This position requires a valid Texas Class C Driver License or the ability to acquire one by your hire date. External New Hires must meet the City of Austin’s Driver Record Evaluation ( DRE ) requisite. To be considered for a driving position, applicants cannot have more than three moving violations or a total of six Driver Record Evaluation points within a period of thirty-six (36) months.

When completing the City of Austin employment application:

• Please be sure to detail on the application all previous employment that you wish to be considered as part of your qualifications.
• A detailed, complete employment application is required. It helps us to better evaluate your qualifications and will be used to determine salary if you are selected for this position. Be sure to provide job title and employment dates for all jobs you wish to be considered.
• A resume is required, but will not substitute for a complete employment application. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Please include contact information from previous employers.
• A cover letter is also required. In the cover letter, candidates should describe in concise detail their interest in this position and highlight any prior experience that is relevant to this position.

If you are selected as a top candidate:

• Verification of your education (which may include high school graduation or GED , undergraduate and/or graduate degrees) will be required. You must provide proof of education from an accredited organization/institution and proof of your professional licenses or certifications.
• If you are in the military or a veteran, you will need to provide a copy of your DD-214 prior to confirming a start date.
• A criminal background investigation is required.

Travel:

• If you are selected for this position, and meet the Driver Safety Standards in the City of Austin Driver Safety Program, you may drive when necessary to multiple locations as part of your regular job duties. Otherwise, you are responsible for getting to and from these locations.

Secondary Employment:

• All Austin Water employees are prohibited from accepting or engaging in any secondary employment that might conflict or interfere with an employee’s duty and responsibility to the Department.
• Austin Water must review all secondary employment.
• Employees are required to submit a Secondary Employment Application for review and approval upon being hired with Austin Water, as well as current Austin Water employees considering secondary employment.

Effective October 1, 2014, all Austin Water worksite locations are tobacco-free. Use of tobacco products and/or e-cigarettes is not permitted on any AW worksite - including construction sites, parking lot, garage or in any personal vehicle located on the premises.
Pay Range
$33.05 - $42.14

Hours
Monday - Friday
7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. or other hours as required or needed for emergency activations
Job Close Date 07/30/2024 Type of Posting External Department Austin Water Utility Regular/Temporary Regular Grant Funded or Pooled Position Not Applicable Category Professional Location 625 E. 10th St., Austin, TX 78701 Preferred Qualifications

• Supervisory or leadership experience leading an emergency management team in a utility, municipality, or other similarly regulated entity; and knowledge of Federal, State, and Local laws, regulations, and policies in regard to emergency management
• Background in leading and coordinating an emergency management activities including facilitating and delivering training related to the National Incident Management System ( NIMS ) and Incident Command System ( ICS ), and conducting drills, workshops, and exercises related to emergency planning and response
• Effective verbal and written communication skills with various levels of internal customers and the public; as well as experience writing and presenting Standard Operations Procedures, Emergency Preparedness and Response plans, and/or Continuity of Operations plans
• Strong problem-solving, decision making, and organization skills with the ability to prioritize tasks in an environment with frequent interruptions and under intense pressure
• Ability to develop relationships with other entities and outside organizations including Homeland Security, fire, and police organizations, the state office of emergency services, red cross, and volunteer/non-profit organizations to ensure a rapid and coherent response in emergency situations
• Ability to travel to more than one work location
  
  

Duties, Functions and Responsibilities
Essential duties and functions, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following. Other related duties may be assigned.

Prepares and maintains all emergency plan documentation. Coordinates all emergency plan activities, including training and emergency preparedness drills. Defines roles and responsibilities necessary for all levels of emergency response. Establishes and maintains Mutual Assistance Agreements with other utilities and organizations. Designs and deploys Incident Command System training for appropriate staff. Serves as advisor to the Incident Commander during emergency response situations. Provides curriculum development assistance to System Operations. Serves as liaison to all emergency agencies and the EOC . Serves as the team lead in utility and critical infrastructure business continuity planning. Represents the department on citywide emergency response and business continuity preparedness drills.

Responsibilities- Supervision and/or Leadership Exercised:

May provide leadership, work assignments, evaluation, training, and guidance to others.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Must possess required knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience and be able to explain and demonstrate, with or without reasonable accommodations, that the essential functions of the job can be performed.

• Knowledge of the Incident Command System regarding emergency response planning.
• Knowledge of applicable processes, techniques, and methods.
• Knowledge of Federal, State, Local laws, and ordinances related to emergency response.
• Knowledge and understanding of utility facilities and critical infrastructure operations and processes and distribution, treatment, and collections systems.
• Skill in oral and written communication.
• Skill in handling multiple tasks and prioritizing.
• Skill in using computers and related software applications.
• Skill in planning and organizing.
• Skill in negotiating common practices between the City and other emergency agencies.
• Ability to work with frequent interruptions and changes in priorities.
• Ability to train others.
• Ability to quickly recognize and analyze irregular events.
• Ability to exercise good judgment, tact, and diplomacy in all public dealings.

Criminal Background Investigation This position has been approved for a Criminal Background Investigation. EEO/ADA
City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. If you require reasonable accommodation during the application process or have a question regarding an essential job function, please call (512) 974-3210 or Texas Relay by dialing 7-1-1.

The City of Austin will not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, creed, color, national origin, sex, gender identity, age, religion, veteran status, disability, or sexual orientation. In addition, the City will not discriminate in employment decisions on the basis of an individual’s AIDS , AIDS Related Complex, or HIV status; nor will the City discriminate against individuals who are perceived to be at risk of HIV infection, or who associate with individuals who are believed to be at risk
Information For City Employees: If you are an employee within the department, are in good standing and meet both the minimum and preferred qualifications, then you will receive an initial interview.

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
* The minimum qualifications for the Utility Emergency Management Coordinator are: Graduation with a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university plus four (4) years experience in a field related to emergency response or planning. Experience may substitute for education up to four (4) years. Do you meet these minimum qualifications?

• Yes
• No

* Do you have the ability to travel to multiple sites as part of the regular job duties?

• Yes
• No

* This position requires a criminal background investigation (CBI). By selecting the following, you are acknowledging that you understand if you are selected as a top candidate for this position, you will need a successful CBI to be hired.

• I acknowledge and understand this position requires a Criminal Background Investigation.

* How many years of experience do you have in emergency management at a utility, municipality, or other similarly regulated entity; and knowledge of Federal, State, and Local laws, regulations, and policies in regard to emergency management?

• Less than 1 year
• 1-2 years
• 3-4 years
• 5 or more years

* Do you have experience in leading and coordinating emergency management activities including facilitating and delivering training related to the National Incident Management System (NIMS) and Incident Command System (ICS), and conducting drills, workshops, and exercises related to emergency planning and response?

• Yes
• No

* How many years of experience do you have in leading and coordinating emergency management activities including facilitating and delivering training related to the National Incident Management System (NIMS) and Incident Command System (ICS), and conducting drills, workshops, and exercises related to emergency planning and response.

• Less than 1 year
• 1-2 years
• 3-4 years
• 5 or more years

* How many years of experience do you have in writing and presenting Standard Operations Procedures, Emergency Preparedness and Response plans, and/or Continuity of Operations plans.

• Less than 1 year
• 1-2 years
• 3-4 years
• 5 or more years

* How many years of experience do you have developing relationships with other entities and outside organizations including the Homeland Security, fire, and police organizations, the state office of emergency services, Red Cross, and volunteer/non-profit organizations to ensure a rapid and coherent response in emergency situations.

• Less than 1 year
• 1-2 years
• 3-4 years
• 5 or more years

* Were you referred to this opportunity by an Austin Water employee? If yes, please provide employee’s full name.
(Open Ended Question)


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