Temporary - Emergency Planning Coordinator

Minimum Qualifications
Education and/or Equivalent Experience:

• Graduation with a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in a field related to the job, plus four (4) years of experience in emergency response or planning.
• One (1) additional year of experience may substitute for one (1) year of the required education with a maximum substitution of four (4) years.

Licenses or Certifications:

• Class C Texas Driver’s License

Notes to Applicants
This position will assist with Incident Management Team development, training, and coordination by delivering position-specific training workshops, monitoring position task books, assisting with task book completion, mentoring IMT member development, supporting IMT exercise development and implementation, assist with After-Action Reviews, and serve as a subject matter resource. This position will also assist with annual Emergency Response and Continuity of Operations plan reviews, revisions, and development. Support Emergency Management staff with their primary duties.

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EMPLOYMENT APPLICATION :

• The City of Austin employment application is an official document; incomplete applications will not be considered.
• Please be sure to detail on the application ALL current and previous employment that you wish to be considered as part of your qualifications.
• The Employment Record should be complete with job titles, employment dates, job duties, functions, and responsibilities for each position held.
• Starting salary will be based on overall relevant experience from your application.
• Resumés will not be accepted and statements such as “see resumé” will not be accepted. You may use “N/A” for fields that are not applicable.
• Please note that Austin Energy may close the job posting at any time after 7 days from the date of the initial advertisement.
  • Once the job posting has closed, applications cannot be changed.
  
  
  

FAIR LABOR STANDARDS ACT :

• This position is classified as NON - EXEMPT (Hourly)

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.
• If you are identified as a top candidate and are in the military or a veteran, you will need to provide a copy of your DD-214 prior to confirming a start date.
• This position requires a criminal background investigation ( CBI ).

WORK SCHEDULE :

• This position has been designated as a Critical Employee position. Critical Employees are considered necessary and vital and supports activities that impact City or department operations. This work can be done while at a designated work site or while working at an alternate work location. Critical employees who are able to work at an alternative work location are required to do so. Schedules may be modified, and employees may be reassigned to another area during extraordinary situations or emergency conditions to provide essential services.

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.

DRIVING REQUIREMENT :

• This position requires a valid Texas Class C Drivers’ License or the ability to acquire one by your hire date. City of Austin employees that promote or transfer into driving required positions must meet the City of Austin’s Driver Record Evaluation ( DRE ) requisite.
• To be considered for a driving position, applicants cannot have more than eight (8) City Driver Points ( CDP ) within a period of thirty-six (36) months.

Pay Range
$33.49 - $42.71

Hours
Monday - Friday; Up to 29 hours per week
7:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Job Close Date 10/30/2024 Type of Posting External Department Austin Energy Regular/Temporary Regular Grant Funded or Pooled Position Not Applicable Category Technical Location 2500 Montopolis Dr. (SCC), Austin, TX 78741 Preferred Qualifications
Preferred Experience:

• Experience participating on 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 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 organizational 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 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.
Assists in the development of short- and long-term planning goals and objectives for the department. Identifies capability gaps and identifies funding opportunities for solutions. Oversees and coordinates Continuity of Operations ( COOP ) planning. Participates in Emergency Operations Center ( EOC ) activations, emergency drills and exercises. Attends meetings with City of Austin Homeland Security and Emergency Management ( HSEM ), Capital Area Council of Governments ( CAPCOG ), and other partner agencies. Assists in the development and maintenance of cooperative agreements with other organizations as needed. Participates in the maintenance and renewals of interlocal agreements when needed. Participates in hazard material incident cost recovery as needed. Ensures the operational readiness of special operations systems. Represents special operations at meetings, exercises, and conferences. Works cooperatively with special operations staff. Develops, writes, and publishes operating manuals, technical reports, and training materials. Participates in the grant process, including grant planning, application, and implementation. May participate in specification, calibration, maintenance, networking, tracking, retiring, and replacing of hazard material technical equipment.

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 Incident Command Systems.
• Knowledge of the development and coordination of emergency planning, techniques for evaluating emergency response procedures, business continuity standards, and best practices.
• Knowledge of technical equipment capabilities, maintenance requirements, sampling processes, and procedures.
• Knowledge of Federal, State, and Local laws and ordinances emergency response.
• Skill in oral and written communication.
• Skill in handling multiple tasks and prioritizing.
• Skill in using computers and related software applications.
• Skill in using and networking technical equipment.
• Skill in planning and organizing.
• Skill in negotiating common practices between stakeholders and other emergency agencies.
• Skill in maintaining productive relationships with internal and external customers and stakeholders.
• 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 to include presentations.
• Ability to work as a member of a team.

Criminal Background Investigation This position has been approved for a Criminal Background Investigation. EEO/ADA
The 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.

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
* The minimum qualifications for this position are graduation with a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university, plus four (4) years of experience in a field related to emergency response or planning. One (1) additional year of experience may substitute for one (1) year of the required education with a maximum substitution of four (4) years. Do you meet the minimum qualifications for this position?

• Yes
• No

* This position requires a valid Texas Class C Driver License. Do you have a valid Texas Class C Driver license or, if selected for this position, do you have the ability to acquire a valid Texas Class C Driver license by your hire date?

• Yes
• No

* The City of Austin Driver Eligibility Standards require that External New Hires meet the City’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. Do you meet this requirement?

• Yes
• No

* This position requires a criminal background check. 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 Check.

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

• Yes
• No

* How many years of experience do you have participating with 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?

• Less than one year
• 1 - 3 years
• 3 - 5 years
• 5 or more years

* Do you have experience facilitating and delivering training related to the National Incident Management System (NIMS) and the Incident Command System (ICS)?

• Yes
• No

* Do you have experience facilitating or coordinating drills, workshops, and exercises related to emergency planning and response?

• Yes
• No

* Do you have experience writing, reviewing, and maintaining response plans, Standard Operations Procedures, or Continuity of Operations plans? (Select all that apply)

• Standard Operations Procedures
• Emergency Preparedness and Response Plans
• Continuity of Operations Plans
• All of the above

Optional & Required Documents

Required Documents Optional Documents

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• City of Austin

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