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Job Summary
Lead level (3rd level) Emergency Management Specialist, working independently on high level emergency management projects and program administration.Job Description
Overview
The Emergency Management Specialist III leads and guides emergency management program areas. Oversees program improvement and implementation, makes recommendations for process streamlining, and provides support and direction to the Emergency Management Specialists team.
Essential Functions
1 Develops and coordinates various emergency management, crisis response, recovery, and mitigation projects as assigned.
2 Serves as an administrator for specific emergency management programs and initiatives.
3 Oversees the development and execution of emergency management related training and exercise materials.
4 Reviews and analyzes emergency management plans and procedures and develops new plans and procedures, as appropriate.
5 Makes recommendations for procedural revisions; evaluates Emergency Operations Center activations and suggests improvements.
6 Acts as a subject matter expert for emergencies and large-scale special events, often during non-business hours, and serves as an escalation party of unclear instructions or situations.
7 Provides input, reviews, and updates the City of Dallas Multi-Year Training and Exercise Plan.
8 Performs other work as needed or assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
Education
Bachelor’s degree in public administration, emergency management, security management, public safety, crisis/risk management, homeland security or a closely related field.
Experience
Five (5) years of experience in disaster or emergency management, public safety, public administration, political science, homeland security, or a related field.
Licenses and Certifications
Equivalency
A bachelor's degree or higher in a non-specified field plus seven (7) years of the required experience will meet the education and experience requirements.
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
Salary Range
$70,075.20 - $87,609.60The 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.
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