Emergency Management Specialist

City of Lubbock; Lubbock (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Lubbock is seeking an Emergency Management Specialist to oversee multi-hazard preparedness, response, and recovery activities for the community.

The role involves developing plans, coordinating EOC support, and partnering with stakeholders to ensure public safety and resilience. A related degree and experience in emergency services are required, with 24/7 readiness emphasized.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Emergency Management, Planning, Business or Public Administration; or Associate degree with related coursework; plus four years of experience.
• Employee must be able to respond to emergencies on a 24-hour basis.
• Preference for candidates with bachelor's degree, policy development experience, and instructor certification in Public Safety.
• Preference also includes EM training equipment and programs; IS and ICS classes (100, 200, 700, 800).
• This position has close contact with, or control of Critical Infrastructure components.
• Must possess a valid State of Texas Driver's License.

Responsibilities

• Develops and maintains the Emergency Operations Plan (EOP) for disaster response.
• Assists in coordinating staff and support for the Emergency Operation Center (EOC).
• Updates resource manual and assists in developing SOPs and incident response plans.
• Develops and maintains a Business Continuity Plan (BCP) and COOP for local government operations.
• Supports planning, design, and evaluation of disaster exercises using HSEEP.
• Serves as liaison with community partners to maintain situational awareness and collaboration.

Skills

Emergency management

Policy development

Interagency coordination

Public safety knowledge

Regulatory knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Emergency Management

Associate degree with related coursework

Job description

This position is located in the Office of Emergency Management and will serve as an emergency management specialist that is involved in a wide array of activities covering the multi-hazard needs, capabilities, effective and efficient mitigation of, preparedness for; response to, and recovery from all hazards and/or threats to the Citizens of the City of Lubbock to protect life and property.

• Develops and maintains the Emergency Operations Plan (EOP) for response to natural or man-made disasters;
• Assists in the coordination of staff and support for the Emergency Operation Center (EOC);
• Updates and maintains a resource manual of community and industry emergency equipment; assists in developing and updating standard operating guidelines and plans for incident response; prepares situation reports, assist in the coordination and collection of disaster/damage assessment data, expenditure reports for submission to the Texas Division of Emergency Management;
• Develops and maintains a Business Continuity Plan (BCP) for local government operations; Continuity of Operations Plan (COOP); All Hazards Incident Management Team (AHIMT); Mutual Aid and Memorandums of Agreement (MOA)'s;
• Support the planning, design, facilitation, and evaluation ofdisaster exercises using the Homeland Security Exercise and Evaluation Program (HSEEP);
• Serves on emergency committees (i.e LEPC, etc);
• Provide instruction on NIMS and ICS classes, and other emergency management topics;
• Serves as a liaison with community partners and stakeholders to maintain situational awareness, partnerships, and to ensure collaboration.
• Works in conjunction with the Communications and Marketing department, assist in the maintenance of the department website and social media response.

Bachelor's degree in Emergency Management, Planning, Business or Public Administration; or Associate's degree with course work emphasis in Emergency Management, Business or Public Administration; supplemented by four (4) years of progressively responsible experience planning and implementing emergency services response plans and activities; or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Employee must be able to respond to specified emergencies or incidents on a 24-hour basis.

Preference will be given to applicants with appropriate bachelor's degree, policy development and implementation, and certification as an instructor in Public Safety subjects,

Preference also includes EM training equipment and programs. IS and ICS classes (100, 200, 700, 800 etc.)

*** Critical Infrastructure:This position has been determined to have close contact with, or control of Critical Infrastructure components.This position is subject to extensive background checks and random drug screening. ***

Negative drug screen and background check are required. Must possess a valid State of Texas Driver's License.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of the methods, procedures and policies of City of Lubbock as such pertains to the performance of the essential duties of the Office of Emergency Management;
• Knowledge of principles and practices of directing emergency services response programs; to include developing response plans; coordinating manpower, resources, and efforts of numerous agencies and services; providing training; and performing related administrative functions;
• Knowledge of the laws, ordinances, standards, and regulations pertaining to the essential duties and responsibilities of the position;
• Knowledge of the organization of the department, and of related departments and agencies;
• Knowledge of the occupational hazards and safety precautions required to perform the essential functions of the work;
• Knowledge of terminology and related professional languages used within the department as such pertains to work responsibilities;
• Ability to maintain cooperative and effective relationships with intra- and interdepartmental personnel, as well as any external entities with which position interacts.

Physical Requirements:

• Occasionally lift up to 10 pounds;
• Occasionally carry up to 10 pounds;
• Frequently reach below shoulder height;
• Occasionally rotate upper trunk to right or left while sitting or standing;
• Coordinate eye, hand and foot movement in order to operate a vehicle.