0000006690.EMERGENCY PLANNING/VOLUNTEER COORDINATOR.OSEM-DC HAZARD MATERIAL PLANNER

Dallas County Votes; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Dallas County Votes is seeking an Emergency Planning/Volunteer Coordinator in Dallas, Texas. This role involves assisting in emergency planning and training, working with various partners to develop robust emergency response strategies.

The ideal candidate should hold a bachelor's degree in a relevant field and have at least three years of related experience. Responsibilities include writing emergency plans, coordinating volunteer efforts, and ensuring operational readiness during emergencies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Emergency Management, Planning, Business/Public Administration, or related field.
• Minimum of 3 years experience in emergency management or related field.
• Skilled in standard software applications.

Responsibilities

• Assist with writing and updating emergency plans.
• Develop all-hazards plans in collaboration with partners.
• Establish a volunteer reception center for training and management.

Skills

Emergency management

Public administration

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Effective communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Emergency Management or related field

Job description

0000006690.EMERGENCY PLANNING/VOLUNTEER COORDINATOR.OSEM-DC HAZARD MATERIAL PLANNER

Job Description

Assists Dallas County, other local municipalities, and partner organizations in emergency planning, training, and exercise.

Responsibilities

• Assists with the writing, updating, and reviewing of Dallas County ESFs, SOPs, SOGs, and other County plans.
• Assists with the development of all-hazards plans.
• Works with County departments to update and draft their department continuity of operations (COOP) plans.
• Supports, exercises, and plans with the State, County, and private sector partners (such as SPCA) to recruit and train a volunteer county-wide animal rescue team (CART) to dispatch to major emergencies to assist Dallas County residents and their pets during times of emergency.
• Works with a team to focus on rescuing, sheltering, and protecting domestic animals during an emergency.
• Supports and collaborates with municipalities, county departments, partner agencies and other established volunteer groups (American Red Cross, Community Emergency Response Team, Medical Reserve Corps, Sheriff's Auxiliary, etc.) to establish a Dallas County Volunteer Organizations Active in Disasters (VOAD) to activate during major emergency events and/or as needed.
• Works as a team to establish a volunteer reception center (VRC) to provide training, credentials, equipment and manage identified volunteers; recruits and directs to other volunteer programs.
• Serves as a duty officer to ensure continuous support and operational readiness.
• Serves in the EOC (Emergency Operation Center) or designated location during times of disaster or emergency.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Education and experience equivalent to a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Emergency Management, Planning, Business/Public Administration, or other job-related field of study.
• Three (3) years of professional work‑related experience in emergency management, public administration, emergency response, or other related field, including professional training experience.
• Skilled in the use of standard software applications (Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook).
• Ability to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing, and establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, departments, and the general public.
• Must possess a valid Texas Driver's License, with a good driving record.
• Must be able to visit off‑site work locations.
• Must reside in or be willing to relocate to Dallas County.
• Must provide a copy of 10‑year driving history.
• This position requires completion of specific training and certification, which will be assigned at the discretion of the Chief.
• Ability to stand, walk, sit, and move for extended periods of time.
• Work may involve exposure to various environments.
• The department operates 24/7.
• This position will be on call at all times.