Temporary - Emergency Plans Officer Senior (Austin Emergency Management)

Job Description:

Temporary - Emergency Plans Officer Senior (Austin Emergency Management)

Description

JOIN THE CITY OF AUSTIN TEAM

At the City of Austin, we are more than just an employer-we are a vibrant community dedicated to shaping one of the nation's most dynamic and innovative cities. As we strive to fulfill our commitment as public servants, it is important that we ground our efforts in a set of guiding principles - Empathy, Ethics, Excellence, Engagement, and Equity - anchors in delivering services that significantly impact the lives of Austinites. Joining the City of Austin means embarking on a purposeful career, contributing to the community, and being part of a forward-thinking organization that values every employee.

What Makes the City of Austin Special?

• Make a Difference : Join a team driving meaningful change in one of the fastest-growing cities in the nation.
  
• Value and Innovation : Work in an environment where employees are valued and innovation thrives.
  
• Competitive Benefits : Enjoy a comprehensive compensation package that includes generous leave, work-life balance programs, and extensive benefits.
  
• Retirement Security : Plan for the future with the City of Austin Employees' Retirement System.
  
• Sustainable Transportation Options : Commute easily with access to public transit and bike-friendly infrastructure.
  
• Focus on Wellness : Stay healthy through wellness programs, on-site fitness centers, and mental health support.
  
• Career Growth : Advance your skills and expertise with professional development and leadership opportunities.
  
• Modern Workspaces : Work in innovative and sustainable environments that foster collaboration and inspiration.
  

By joining us, you become part of a community that values its people and is committed to making Austin the most thriving and resilient city in the country.

This position coordinates, develops and implements components of the Emergency Operations Plan; new technical systems, ensures compliance of the Emergency Management Accreditation Program (EMAP), leads continuity of operations programs (COOP), supports special events & the Emergency Operations Center (EOC), acts as Duty Officer (DO) on a rotating basis and supports the team with special tasks and assignments. This position may include supervision of one or more employee.

Job Description:

Purpose:

Under minimal direction coordinates the development and implementation of components of the Austin Emergency Operations Plan; assists in developing and implementing new technical systems; and assists in the maintaining the operational readiness.

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.

• Supervises the Citizen Emergency Response Team (CERT) coordinator and oversee the department's volunteer and public outreach efforts.
  
• Provides financial and administrative management to the department on an on-going basis during emergencies.
  
• Assists with the development of the OEM Operating Budget, the Financial Forecast and Business Plan.
  
• Responsible for setting up and monitoring of special revenue funds, monitoring of grant availability, securing grant funds and managing grant funds and programs.
  
• Assumes a lead role during major emergencies, coordinating and facilitating the City's emergency response and recovery effort from the Emergency Operations Center.
  
• Acts as the single point of contact for federal and state counter-terrorism funding and equipment purchasing for public safety department.
  
• Coordinates various emergency preparedness and hazard mitigation projects and workshops for the community.
  
• Provides departmental and public education training programs and disaster exercises and presentations on emergency management topics to community groups and organizations.
  
• Reviews and modify planning issues, coordinate planning groups and committees, preparing plan drafts, distributing final plan products.
  
• Assists agencies in developing internal emergency standard operating procedures and action plans.
  
• Assists in coordinating disaster exercises including identifying exercise scenario and objectives, coordinating exercise planning groups, and monitoring and evaluating exercises.
  
• Attends various meetings with government and private sector agencies and officials throughout Austin and Travis County.
  

Responsibilities - Supervisor 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 operation of local, state and federal governments in general and public safety.
  
• Knowledge in researching and analyzing emergency management related issues.
  
• Knowledge of city practice, policy and procedures.
  
• Knowledge of supervisory and managerial techniques and methods.
  
• Skill in oral and written communication.
  
• Skill in handling multiple tasks and prioritizing.
  
• Skill in using computers and related software.
  
• Skill in data analysis and problem solving.
  
• Ability to handle extremely intense and chaotic emergency situations.
  
• Ability to speak at presentations.
  
• Ability to facilitate cooperative group decision making among diverse organizations and individuals serving on planning committees.
  
• Ability to deal effectively and cooperatively with a wide range of local, state, and federal government officials, the news media, and private businesspeople.
  
• Ability to operate a variety of communications and audio-video systems maintained in the Emergency Operations Center.
  
• Ability to work with frequent interruptions and changes in priorities.
  
• Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with other city employees and the public.
  

Minimum Qualifications:

• Graduation with a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in Liberal Arts, Public Administration, Business Management, or equivalent military curriculum plus three (3) year's experience in the public safety field, which may include emergency management, fire service, law enforcement, or emergency medical services, military service, industrial safety, business disaster recovery, or related field.
  
• Graduation with a Master's degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in a government, management, or scientific field may substitute for one (1) year of required experience.
  

Licenses and Certifications Required:

• Valid Class "C" Texas Driver's License.
  
• Certified Emergency Manager by the International Association of Emergency Managers or ability to acquire certification within two years of employment
  

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience providing management, support and organizing operations during emergencies, disasters and major incidents such as flooding, wildfires, ice storms and other natural and man-made disasters
  
• Experience developing emergency management plans (including continuity of operations plans), procedures and strategies
  
• Experience conducting emergency management training, exercises, and drills
  
• Demonstrated communication skills, including experience in public speaking
  
• Understanding of the National Incident Management System
  
• Bilingual in English/Spanish, or other language
  

Notes to Candidate:

This position coordinates, develops and implements components of the Emergency Operations Plan; new technical systems, ensures compliance of the Emergency Management Accreditation Program (EMAP), leads continuity of operations programs (COOP), supports special events & the Emergency Operations Center (EOC), acts as Duty Officer (DO) on a rotating basis and supports the team with special tasks and assignments. This position may include supervision of one or more employee.

The position coordinates and/or participates in preparedness & hazard mitigation, projects, workshops, and training & exercise programs. In the process, may provide leadership, work assignments, evaluation, training, and guidance to others.

This position may represent the organization or communicate with department directors and other senior city, county and state officials in a professional manner.

During Department or Emergency Operations Center (DOC/EOC) activation, this position will assume a lead role in coordinating/facilitating the City or Department's emergency response and recovery effort.

Successful candidates will demonstrate:

• Ability to function calmly, effectively, and decisively in emergency situations
  
• Ability to lead, train and motivate others to achieve organizational success
  
• Ability to work on a wide variety of tasks and large projects simultaneously -prioritizing and problem solving and produce timely and tangible results
  
• Ability to adapt to a rapidly changing environment while ensuring organizational direction and alignment
  
• Flexibility with regard to work hours and the ability to work extended periods during an activation of the EOC
  

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 titles and employment dates for all jobs you wish to be considered.

A résumé is required, but will not substitute for a complete employment application. 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

Background Investigation:

A CJIS background investigation will be required

Location and Hours:

CTECC 5010 Old Manor Road, Austin, TX

Days and Hours
Monday - Friday; 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
This position is considered essential and will be required to report to the Emergency Operations Center (EOC), as directed in advance, or in response to an emergency, and my include nights (overnights), weekends, holidays, etc.

This position requires off-hours work, including weekends, as part of the Duty Officer responsibilities.
Flexible work arrangements are available upon successful completion of the probationary period.

This has been designated as an Essential Employee position. In the event of a City-designated emergency, Essential Employees provide services that impact the public health, safety, utility services, and welfare of members of the Austin community and other employees and ensure the continuity of essential operations. In such an emergency, Essential Employees may be called back in, may be required to modify their schedule, may be assigned to a City-designated work site, or may be retained on site to assist with operations and recovery.

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 are in the military or a veteran, you will need to provide a copy of your DD- 214 prior to confirming a start date.
  

Compensation:

$25.46 to $31.32 per hour

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.

Please be aware that the Job Posting Close Date reflects the final day to apply, but the posting will close at 11:59 PM the day before the date listed. All application steps, including attachments and submission, must be fully completed before that time.

We also recommend that you save or print a copy of the job posting for your records. Once a posting has closed, it will no longer be viewable in the system.

EEO Statement for City of Austin:

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.

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.

Closing Date/Time: 2025-11-26