Emergency Management Technician
Position SummaryResponsible for assisting the Emergency Management Coordinator with the development, implementation, coordination, and maintenance of various emergency preparedness, response, recovery, and mitigation activities for the Lewisville Emergency Management Program.
Work HoursMonday - Thursday:
7:
30 AM - 5:
30 PM; Fridays:
7:
30 AM - 11:
30 AMRange Min for posting:
$57,189.
75- Range Max for posting:
$81,452.
07Hiring Min for posting:
$57,189.
75 - Hiring Max for posting:
$63,775.
24Essential Functions Responsible for maintaining and processing information for Homeland Security grants, Hazard Mitigation grants, and other emergency management grants as applicable.
Reconciles available grant funds with program expenditures.
Assists with initiatives to educate, train, and exercise City personnel to help prepare for disaster and ensure response readiness, to include the facilitation and delivery of emergency management related trainings and exercises.
Assists in the management and operation of the City emergency warning program to include the Outdoor Warning System (OWS) sirens, the emergency notification system and other systems.
Assists with public education presentations/seminars; manages Office of Emergency Management social media accounts, websites and web-based forms.
Responds to and assists with emergency threats and incidents, as appropriate.
Performs emergency management coordination and support activities during incidents and events.
Maintains Emergency Operations Center (EOC) equipment, and assists and supports EOC activities.
Performs all other related duties as assigned.
Minimum QualificationsEducation Associate's Degree, Two-Year's of College required or equivalent combination of education and experience in Emergency Management, Public Safety, or grant administration.
Experience Minimum of 1 year of in emergency management, emergency response and/or public safety related field.
Experience in municipal government is preferred.
Experience with Homeland Security Grants preferred.
Experience with Everbridge Citizens alerts systems preferred.
Any combination of related, education, experience, certifications, and licenses that will result in a candidate successfully performing the essential functions of the job is an acceptable substitute for the above specified education and experience requirements.
REQUIRED SKILLS & ABILITIESKnowledge Knowledge of principles and practices of emergency management.
Knowledge of applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations.
Knowledge of procedures and terminology related to the emergency services industries.
Knowledge of the Incident Command System (ICS).
Knowledge of basic principles and practices of public administration.
Ability Ability to apply sound judgment, solve problems, make quick and effective decisions under stress, and act with integrity.
Ability to accept responsibility and account for his/her actions.
Ability to follow instructions, safety practices and standard operating guidance in performing assigned tasks.
Ability to be flexible with schedule as needed to assist with special events and/or emergencies.
Ability to create and maintain cooperative working relationships with people regardless of their age, gender, race, ethnicity, religion, or job type.
Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
Ability to prioritize workload to set priorities, coordinate multiple projects simultaneously and meet critical deadlines.
Skills Skill in use of personal computer including Microsoft Office, Google or similar word processing programs, e-mail and the internet.
Skill in public speaking.
Skill in interpreting, applying and explaining laws, policies, and regulations.
Special Requirements Must submit to and pass a pre-employment drug test.
May be subject to emergency call back or extended work hours in response to emergency situations.
Must possess a valid State of Texas Driver's License Class C and good driving record as defined by City policy.
An applicant who does not possess a Texas Driver's License or proper class, will be allowed ten (10) working days after a job offer is made to obtain proper licensing.
Must have or be able to obtain Amateur Radio-Technician level license within 6 months of employment Recommended Skills Administration Follow Instructions Incident Command Systems Maintenance Microsoft Office Presentations Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
Work HoursMonday - Thursday:
7:
30 AM - 5:
30 PM; Fridays:
7:
30 AM - 11:
30 AMRange Min for posting:
$57,189.
75- Range Max for posting:
$81,452.
07Hiring Min for posting:
$57,189.
75 - Hiring Max for posting:
$63,775.
24Essential Functions Responsible for maintaining and processing information for Homeland Security grants, Hazard Mitigation grants, and other emergency management grants as applicable.
Reconciles available grant funds with program expenditures.
Assists with initiatives to educate, train, and exercise City personnel to help prepare for disaster and ensure response readiness, to include the facilitation and delivery of emergency management related trainings and exercises.
Assists in the management and operation of the City emergency warning program to include the Outdoor Warning System (OWS) sirens, the emergency notification system and other systems.
Assists with public education presentations/seminars; manages Office of Emergency Management social media accounts, websites and web-based forms.
Responds to and assists with emergency threats and incidents, as appropriate.
Performs emergency management coordination and support activities during incidents and events.
Maintains Emergency Operations Center (EOC) equipment, and assists and supports EOC activities.
Performs all other related duties as assigned.
Minimum QualificationsEducation Associate's Degree, Two-Year's of College required or equivalent combination of education and experience in Emergency Management, Public Safety, or grant administration.
Experience Minimum of 1 year of in emergency management, emergency response and/or public safety related field.
Experience in municipal government is preferred.
Experience with Homeland Security Grants preferred.
Experience with Everbridge Citizens alerts systems preferred.
Any combination of related, education, experience, certifications, and licenses that will result in a candidate successfully performing the essential functions of the job is an acceptable substitute for the above specified education and experience requirements.
REQUIRED SKILLS & ABILITIESKnowledge Knowledge of principles and practices of emergency management.
Knowledge of applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations.
Knowledge of procedures and terminology related to the emergency services industries.
Knowledge of the Incident Command System (ICS).
Knowledge of basic principles and practices of public administration.
Ability Ability to apply sound judgment, solve problems, make quick and effective decisions under stress, and act with integrity.
Ability to accept responsibility and account for his/her actions.
Ability to follow instructions, safety practices and standard operating guidance in performing assigned tasks.
Ability to be flexible with schedule as needed to assist with special events and/or emergencies.
Ability to create and maintain cooperative working relationships with people regardless of their age, gender, race, ethnicity, religion, or job type.
Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
Ability to prioritize workload to set priorities, coordinate multiple projects simultaneously and meet critical deadlines.
Skills Skill in use of personal computer including Microsoft Office, Google or similar word processing programs, e-mail and the internet.
Skill in public speaking.
Skill in interpreting, applying and explaining laws, policies, and regulations.
Special Requirements Must submit to and pass a pre-employment drug test.
May be subject to emergency call back or extended work hours in response to emergency situations.
Must possess a valid State of Texas Driver's License Class C and good driving record as defined by City policy.
An applicant who does not possess a Texas Driver's License or proper class, will be allowed ten (10) working days after a job offer is made to obtain proper licensing.
Must have or be able to obtain Amateur Radio-Technician level license within 6 months of employment Recommended Skills Administration Follow Instructions Incident Command Systems Maintenance Microsoft Office Presentations Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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