Reporting directly to the Director of Emergency Management, responsible for assisting with the development, coordination, implementation, and maintenance of Williamson County’s comprehensive emergency management program.
- Leads planning projects related to the development, coordination, implementation and maintenance of emergency preparedness, recovery, response and mitigation plans, procedures, exercises and programs
- Maintains a high level of operational readiness to ensure immediate response to large incidents, disasters, and emergencies
- Prepares reports, presentations, and mass communications; ensures accurate incident documentation; tracks resources; and monitors the department’s budget
- Responds to large scale incidents, either to the scene or to the Emergency Operations Center, to provide coordination and support of resources
- Serves as a liaison to various public safety agencies within Williamson County and the surrounding jurisdictions, assisting with the development of plans, required trainings and meetings, and information gathering projects
- Participates in and conducts disaster-related trainings and exercises, ensuring program compliance with regulatory agencies and adherence to the multi-year training and exercise schedule
- Coordinates and assists with Williamson County Amateur Radio Emergency Service operations.
- Serves as the information coordinator for the Williamson County LEPC and maintains Tier II Data with annual validation.
- Performs assessments and gathers data to support the County Threat Hazard Identification and Risk Analysis
- Performs as on-call duty officer as assigned
- Performs special duties as assigned
ORGANIZATION RELATIONSHIPS
- Reports directly to – Director of Emergency Management
- Direct Reports – No
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
- Position involves prolonged sitting at a workstation, reaching, walking, twisting, bending, repetitive motions, and standing
- Position involves walking over uneven terrain and climbing obstacles
- Position involves occasional lifting and carrying of fifty (50) or more pounds
- Position may involve working for extended periods of time (12 or more hours)
ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS
- Work is primarily indoors in an air-conditioned environment
- May be required to perform work outdoors in inclement weather (heat, cold, wet conditions)
- Potential exposure to dust, smoke, loud noise, technical hazards, disturbing scenes, and hazardous substances
- Regular travel between work sites as required
IRREGULAR HOURS
- Work outside of the normal office hours (Monday-Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.) is required
- Essential personnel for emergency situations; discretion of department director
- On-call duties is required
- Regular attendance is required
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified in this position. This job description is subject to change as the needs and requirements of the job change.
- Associate degree in a related field AND three (3) years of experience in emergency management and/or public safety with roles in planning and response; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience
LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS
Required
- Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Incident Command System (ICS) 100, 200, 700, 800
Required within thirty (30) days of employment
- Valid TX driver’s license
Required within sixty (60) days of employment
- Criminal Justice Information System (CJIS) less than full access training
Required within one (1) year of employment
- FEMA ICS 300 and 400
- Emergency Vehicle Operations Course (EVOC) certification
- Texas Department of Public Safety All-Terrain Vehicle Safety certification
- Command Vehicle Operations credentialing
- Emergency Operations Center credentialing
- CPR/AED certification
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s degree in a related field
- Five (5) years of experience in emergency management or public safety, with roles in planning and response
- Prior experience in a response level organization
- Texas Emergency Manager (TEM), Certified Emergency Manager (CEM), or Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Advanced Professional Series certification
- FEMA Master Exercise Practitioner (MEP)
- FEMA Continuity of Operations (COOP) Level I or II
- Operational licenses of one or more: EMT or Paramedic, Firefighter, Hazardous Materials Technician, Basic Peace Officer, or other public safety licensure
- Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) ICS Instructor certification
EMPLOYMENT TESTING
Employment is contingent on passing any post-offer pre-employment screening as listed below:
- Criminal background check: Yes
- Motor Vehicle Record check: Yes
- Drug screening: Yes
- Physical exam: No
- Psychological exam: No
- Additional: N/A
A Williamson County online application (resumes alone are not sufficient) must be received before the position is closed. Positions are open until filled, subject to close at any time after five (5) business days. The Human Resources Department is located at 100 Wilco Way, Georgetown, TX 78626. Phone (512) 943-1533 or visit our website at www.wilcotx.gov/469/Human-Resources.
Williamson County is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act and Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA). If you require an accommodation in order to apply for a position, please request assistance from the Human Resources Department.
TOBACCO FREE WORKPLACE POLICY
Williamson County is a tobacco free workplace. The use of tobacco products (e.g., cigarettes, cigars, pipes, snuff, chew, etc.) and Electronic Nicotine Delivery Systems (ENDS) (e.g., vapor, e-cigarettes, etc.) is prohibited on all Williamson County premises. Employees who violate this policy are subject to appropriate disciplinary action up to and including termination of employment.
