Deputy Director, Emergency Management & Crisis Strategy

City of Lubbock; Lubbock (TX); On-site; USD 95,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Lubbock is seeking a Deputy Director of Emergency Management to assist the Director in planning goals, directing resource allocation, and supervising operations across preparedness, mitigation, response, and recovery. The role includes administering the Office of Emergency Management in the Director's absence.

The Deputy will engage in budget planning, program responsibilities, and development of emergency plans and risk assessments, while coordinating city/county responses and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in emergency management, public administration, or related field with 3+ years of EM experience.
• Experience in program development; government setting preferred.
• AEM certification and CEM/TEM preferred.
• Valid Driver's License.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Director in planning organizational goals and objectives.
• Supervise assigned operations in preparedness, mitigation, response, and recovery.
• Administer the Office of Emergency Management in the Director's absence.
• Coordinate budget, personnel and program responsibilities as needed.
• Develop and maintain emergency plans, action plans, continuity plans and risk assessments.
• Lead exercises to evaluate procedures and improve plans.
• Provide expertise to city and county agencies and private sector organizations.
• Ensure compliance with state and federal regulations and best practices.

Skills

Clear communication

Report writing

Task prioritization

Public speaking

Relationship building

Social media utilization

Education

Bachelor's in EM/Public Admin

AEM certification

CEM/TEM preferred

Driver's license

Job description

The City of Lubbock is seeking a Deputy Director of Emergency Management to assist the Director in planning goals, directing resource allocation, and supervising operations across preparedness, mitigation, response, and recovery. The role includes administering the Office of Emergency Management in the Director's absence.

The Deputy will engage in budget planning, program responsibilities, and development of emergency plans and risk assessments, while coordinating city/county responses and