Emergency Management Manager

Austin, TX

management emergency management

Job description

Posting Title

Job Requisition Number

COA091162

Position Number

117759

Job Type

Full-Time

Division Name

Emergency Management Div

Minimum Qualifications

Education and/or Equivalent Experience:

Graduation with Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in a field related to the job, plus five (5) years of experience in a field related to emergency response or planning, including two (2) years of experience which were in a lead or supervisory/management capacity.
Graduation with a Master’s degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in a Government, Management, or Emergency Management field may substitute for one (1) year of required experience.

Licenses and Certifications Required:

Valid Texas Class C Driver License.
Certified Emergency Manager by the International Association of Emergency Managers or ability to acquire certification within two (2) years of employment.

Notes to Applicants

Position Overview:

The Emergency Management Manager is responsible for developing and overseeing department operational readiness and develops response plans and procedures to respond to incidents and emergencies in order to minimize risk to people and property. In the event of an emergency, the utility maintains a command center to monitor and manage the emergency operations. This position will oversee training, planning, and response activities to manage incidents related to these incidents and emergencies. The Emergency Management Manager will provide vision and leadership to the department’s emergency management team.

Ideal Candidate Competencies:

Strong leadership experience and ability to delegate
Interpersonal and cooperation skills, diplomacy and tact
Time management and organization skills, and is detail oriented
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Problem solving skills and an ability to make appropriate decisions quickly and under intense pressure
Military and/or emergency management experience is a plus

Working with Austin Water provides a number of health and welfare benefits such as low-cost medical, dental, vision, paid leave time, a highly competitive retirement plan, training opportunities and more. Please click HERE for more information.

When completing a 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 resume 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.

If you are selected to interview:

Your skill level in Microsoft Word and Excel will be assessed. A 70% or better will be required on all assessments in order to be considered for the next step in the process.
Candidates selected to continue in the process will receive information and instructions for preparing a short presentation to be given at the time of the next interview.

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 proof of your professional licenses or certifications.
If you 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.

Required Licenses:

This position requires that the employee be a Certified Emergency Manager by the International Association of Emergency Managers within two (2) years of employment
Please review license requirements here.

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.

Effective October 1, 2014, all Austin Water worksite locations are tobacco-free.

Use of tobacco products and/or e-cigarettes is not permitted on any AW worksite – including construction sites, parking lots, garages or in any personal vehicle located on the premises.

Pay Range

$37.14 – $47.35

Hours: 7:00am to 4:00pm or other hours as required or needed for emergencies

Job Close Date: 03/11/2024

Type of Posting: External

Department: Austin Water Utility

Regular/Temporary: Regular

Grant Funded or Pooled Position: Not Applicable

Category: Professional

Location: Waller Creek Center - 625 East 10th Street, Austin, TX

Preferred Qualifications

Preferred Experience:

Senior level leadership experience including establishing strategic direction, delegating, planning, and leading 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 leading, overseeing, and coordinating emergency management activities including developing, training, implementing, and maintaining emergency preparedness, response, and resiliency programs.
Experience acting in a consultative role to executive team members, answering commissioner and Council member questions, and addressing the public.
Effective verbal and written communication skills with various levels of internal customers and the public; strong problem-solving, decision making, and organization 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 a 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.

Develops and implements full-scale Emergency Management programs and determines program goals, objectives, and resource requirements.
Leads the development of short- and long-term strategic planning.
Develops, implements, and monitors the Emergency Response Plans, as required by and/or in consideration of Federal, State, and Local regulations/requirements.
Coordinates post-emergency after-action reviews and makes recommendations for corrective action.
Ensures operational readiness of various communication systems.
Develops, implements, and conducts training programs, seminars, and disaster exercises; and makes presentations.
Coordinates and collaborates with multiple stakeholders on interdepartmental and interagency issues, projects, and protocols.
Monitors and evaluates program effectiveness and implements improvement strategies.
Prepares and administers the annual budget and associated financial reports; and identifies, as necessary, budgetary needs.

Responsibilities – Supervisor and/or Leadership Exercised:

Responsible for the full range of supervisory activities including selection, training, evaluation, counseling, and recommendation for discharge.

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 program management.
Knowledge of management principles related to municipal project and program activities.
Knowledge of City practices, policies, and procedures.
Knowledge of supervisory and managerial techniques and principles.
Knowledge of the Incident Command System and emergency response planning.
Knowledge of applicable processes, techniques, and methods.
Knowledge of Federal, State, and Local laws and ordinances related to emergency response.
Knowledge of City facilities, operations, and processes.
Skill in strategic planning and budgeting.
Skill in oral and written communications.
Skill in planning, coordinating, and implementing programs and activities.
Skill in interpreting, organizing, coordinating, and executing assignments, projects, and programs.
Skill in handling multiple tasks and prioritizing.
Skill in using computers and related software applications.
Skill in data analysis and problem solving.
Ability to work with frequent interruptions and changes in priorities.
Ability to train others.
Ability to quickly recognize and analyze irregular events.
Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with other City employees, City management, political offices, and the public.
Ability to exercise good judgment, tact, and diplomacy in all dealings and maintain confidentiality as required.

Criminal Background Investigation

This position has been approved for a Criminal Background Investigation.

EEO/ADA

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.

Information For City Employees: If you are an employee within

the department, are in good standing and meet both the minimum and preferred qualifications, then you will receive an initial interview.

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

* This position requires graduation with a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in a field related to the job, plus five (5) years of experience in a field related to emergency response or planning, including two (2) years of experience which were in a lead or supervisory/management capacity. Graduation with a Master’s degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in a Government, Management, or Emergency Management field may substitute for one (1) year of required experience. Do you meet one of these minimum requirements?

* How many years of experience do you have in a senior level leadership position establishing strategic direction, delegating, planning, and leading 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 1 year
1 - 3 years
3 - 5 years
More than 5 years

* Do you have experience in leading, overseeing, and coordinating a utility’s emergency management activities including developing, training, implementation, and maintaining emergency preparedness, response, and resiliency programs?

* How many years of experience do you have developing strategic direction for a division, meeting performance goals, and being responsible for fiscal planning and budget management?

Less than 1 year
1 - 3 years
3 - 5 years
5 - 10 years
More than 10 years

* How many years of experience do you have acting in a consultative role to executive team members, answering commissioner and Council member questions, and addressing the public?

Less than 1 year
1 - 3 years
3 - 5 years
5 - 10 years
More than 10 years

* This position requires a criminal background investigation (CBI). 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 Investigation.

* 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 the ability to acquire a valid Texas Class C Driver license by your hire date?

* 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?

* Were you referred to this opportunity by an Austin Water employee? If yes, please provide the employee’s full name.

(Open Ended Question)

Required Documents

Cover Letter
Resume