Utility Emergency Management Coordinator

Minimum Qualifications
Education and/or Equivalent Experience:

• Graduation with a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university plus four (4) years experience in a field related to emergency response or planning
• Experience may substitute for education up to four (4) years

Licenses or Certifications:

• None.

Notes to Applicants
DEPARTMENT OVERVIEW :
Please learn more about our department and how we serve our community: What does the Watershed Protection Department do?

POSITION OVERVIEW :
The purpose of this position located within the Safety Resources section is to provide department-wide management of the Emergency Management and Response Program for the Watershed Protection Department, a stormwater utility. This position will be responsible for designing, developing, implementing, managing, establishing, and maintaining the departmental programs and plans that feed into overall City emergency planning and operations. These include Continuity of Operations plan, Emergency Preparedness and Response plans, and standard operating procedures (SOPs) to ensure the department is in compliance with local, state, and federal requirements regarding all emergency management aspects. This position will report directly to the Executive Team of the department during emergencies and alongside the Safety Resources Office Manager, will guide and advise the Executive Team in all planning and budgetary decisions for the department's emergency management program.

EDUCATION :
Verification of education will be conducted on the top candidate.

CRIMINAL BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION :
Job Offer is contingent on passing a Criminal Background Investigation.

ASSESSMENTS :
The candidate selected to interview is subject to pre-employment screening assessments to evaluate skill levels and competencies required for this position.

TRAVEL :
If you are selected for this position and meet the Driver Safety Standards in the City of Austin Driver Safety Program, you may drive when necessary to multiple locations as part of your regular job duties. Otherwise, you are responsible for getting to and from these locations.

BENEFITS :
Working with the City of Austin provides a number of health and welfare benefits such as low-cost medical, dental, vision, paid leave time, a highly competitive retirement plan, career development opportunities and more. Please click here for more information.

ABOUT YOUR EMPLOYMENT APPLICATION (Please read carefully):
When completing the City of Austin Employment Application:

• Include details on the application or prior or current work history with the City of Austin.
• A resume and cover letter is required. It does not substitute for a complete employment application.
• A detailed and complete employment application will help us better evaluate your qualifications and will be used to determine salary if you are selected for this position.
• Include details on the application of any previous employment that you wish to be considered as part of your qualifications and relevant experience. Provide each job title and employment dates for all jobs on the application. Your work history should include duties you performed. "See Resume" is not acceptable and your application will be considered incomplete.
• Work history must include the month and year of employment and whether it was full or part-time work.
• Any relevant work history on the resume must also be reflected in the employment application in order to be considered.

Preferred Qualifications
Preferred Experience:

• Experience managing an emergency management program 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.
• Experience working in a consultative role to supervisors, managers and executives as a subject matter expert in emergency management.
• Experience delivering training, conducting drills, workshops, and exercises related to emergency planning and response including Continuity of Operations plan and Emergency Preparedness and Response plans.
• Strong problem-solving, decision making, and organization skills with the ability to prioritize tasks and make decisions independently 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.

Prepare and maintain all emergency plan documentation.

Coordinate all emergency plan activities, including training and emergency preparedness drills.

Define roles and responsibilities necessary for all levels of emergency response.

Establish and maintain Mutual Assistance Agreements with other utilities and organizations.

Design and deploy Incident Command System training for appropriate staff.

Serve as advisor to the Incident Commander during emergency response situations.

Provide curriculum development assistance to System Operations.

Serve as liaison to all emergency agencies and the EOC .

Serve as the Team lead in utility business continuity planning.

Represent the utility on citywide emergency response and business continuity preparedness drills.

Responsibilities- Supervision 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 Incident Command System and regarding emergency response planning
• Knowledge of applicable processes, techniques, and methods.
• Knowledge of Federal, State, Local laws, and ordinances emergency response.
• Knowledge and understanding of utility facilities, operations and processes in the distribution, treatment and collections systems
• Skill in oral and written communication.
• Skill in handling multiple tasks and prioritizing.
• Skill in using computers and related software applications.
• Skill in planning and organizing.
• Skill in negotiating common practices between the utilities and other emergency agencies.
• Ability to work with frequent interruptions and changes in priorities.
• Ability to train others.
• Ability to quickly recognize and analyze irregular events
• Ability to exercise good judgment, tact and diplomacy in all public dealings.

Criminal Background Investigation This position has been approved for a Criminal Background Investigation. EEO/ADA
The 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.