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DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Manages, analyzes and develops operating
and monitoring procedures for Emergency
Management, reviews their implementation
and provides detailed guidelines with
long-term objectives. Plans, develops,
implements and monitors a comprehensive
standards and procedures planning program.
Stays abreast and ensures compliance
with current federal, state and local
regulations; stays familiar with Department
of Homeland Security rules and regulations
relating to Emergency Management operations
and procedures. Serves as a liaison
with local, state and federal agencies,
elected officials, and the public. Evaluates
technical and statistical data, analyzes
and interprets results, prepares various
reports, and maintains database. Consults
and provides recommendations on goals,
objectives, personnel and budget allocation.
Handles other special projects as assigned.
Must be willing and available to work
all shifts, including rotation, weekends
and holidays. Candidate must be able
to respond from residence to the Houston
Emergency Operations Center (EOC) within
60 minutes.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
Performing these duties will involve
being available by pager and/or cellular
phone; attending meetings; visually
observing and differentiating details;
making quantitative computations; preparing
written reports; operating a city vehicle;
analyzing abstract information; dealing
with people in tense situations; responding
to emergencies; standing and walking
for extended periods; exposure to significant
levels of heat; cold, moisture, air
pollution. May be required to lift up
to forty (40) pounds.
MINIMUM EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
Requires a Bachelor's degree in Business
Administration, Liberal Arts, Emergency
Management, or a related field.
MINIMUM EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
Five years of administrative experience
are required. Professional administrative
experience may be substituted for the
above education requirements on a year
for year basis.
MINIMUM LICENSE REQUIREMENTS:
Requires a valid Texas Driver's License
and compliance with the City of Houston
policy on driving (AP 2-2).
PREFERENCES:
Preference will be given to persons
with experience and/or previous working
knowledge of the Metropolitan Medical
Response System. Completed or near completion
of the Professional Development Series
classes required by the Department of
Public Safety,
Division of Emergency Management. Public
Administration, Emergency Management
or related field.
SELECTION/SKILLS TESTS REQUIRED:
Application review and/or interview.
SAFETY IMPACT POSITION:
Yes; If yes, this position is subject
to random drug testing and if a promotional
position, candidate must pass an assignment
drug test.
SALARY INFORMATION:
Factors used in determining the salary
offered include the candidate's qualifications
as well as the pay rates of other employees
in this classification. The minimum
to midpoint of this salary range is:Salary
Range - Pay Grade 24 $ 1,419.00- $ 1,961.00
Biweekly $
36,894.00 - $ 50,986.00 Annually
OPENING DATE:
July 12, 2006
CLOSING DATE:
Open Until Filled
APPLICATION PROCEDURES:
Original applications only are accepted
and must be received by the Human Resources
Department during posting opening and
closing dates shown, between 9:00 a.m.
and 4:30 p.m. at 611 Walker, First Floor.
TDD Phone Number 713-837-9496. Successful
candidates will be notified of their
application status. All new and rehires
must pass a pre-employment drug test
and are subject to a physical examination
and verification of information provided.
Complete Details:
http://www.houstontx.gov/jobs/index.html
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