Strategic Deputy Director, Emergency Management

City-of-Lubbock,-T; Lubbock (TX); On-site; USD 95,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Lubbock is seeking a Deputy Director of Emergency Management to assist the Director in planning goals, directing organizational change, and overseeing preparedness, mitigation, response, and recovery operations.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in emergency management or public administration and relevant certifications, with background in emergency management and strong leadership. The position may involve interaction with city and county agencies and drills to test procedures.

Qualifications

• Completion of a bachelor's degree in emergency management, public administration or a related field with an additional three years of emergency management experience, including program development, preferably in a government setting; or any combination of relevant education and experience which provides the following.
• Associate Emergency Manager (AEM) certification
• Certified Emergency Manager (CEM) or Texas Emergency Manager (TEM) preferred
• Valid Driver's License

Responsibilities

• Performs the duties of the Director of the Office of Emergency Management as needed, including budget, personnel, and program responsibilities.
• Assists the Director in planning organizational goals and objectives, and initiates proposals for change in organizational functions, resource allocation, procedures, and priorities.
• Conducts research, develops proposals with benefit cost analysis to implement best practices and lessons learned, for continual program growth and implementation of improvement plans.
• Devises strategies to deal with emergency and crisis situations and manages the City/County Emergency Operations Center.
• Performs EOC Director functions on a rotating basis, evaluates emergency/crisis incidents, and coordinates emergency operations and city/county response.
• Provides expertise and assistance to city and county agencies by developing and maintaining emergency plans, emergency action plans, continuity plans, hazard mitigation plans, and threat identification and risk assessments.
• Provide leadership and expertise in the operation of city and county agencies and committees, implementing best practices and compliance with state and federal regulations.

Skills

Communication skills

Verbal & written

Multitasking & prioritization

Decision making under pressure

Interpersonal skills

Report writing

Education

Bachelor's degree in emergency management or public administration

Associate Emergency Manager (AEM) certification

Certified Emergency Manager (CEM) or Texas Emergency Manager (TEM) preferred

Valid Driver's License

Job description

City of Lubbock is seeking a Deputy Director of Emergency Management to assist the Director in planning goals, directing organizational change, and overseeing preparedness, mitigation, response, and recovery operations.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in emergency management or public administration and relevant certifications, with background in emergency management and strong leadership. The position may involve interaction with city and county agencies and drills to test procedures.