Salary: $34.51 - $44.50 HourlyLocation : Leander, TXJob Type: Full timeJob Number: 11.24.10/24Department: Fire DepartmentDivision: Homeland Security and Emergency ManagementOpening Date: 10/21/2024Closing Date: ContinuousSummary Performs mid-level moderately complex workassisting the Emergency Management Coordinator in a wide variety of duties associated with the City's preparation for, response to, and recovery from natural or man-made emergencies and disasters, pandemics, and acts of terrorism including program activities and community preparedness. Generally, this position works under moderate supervision, with moderate latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment. This is a civilian position, not subject to civil service. Essential Duties & Required Qualifications
- Prepares, maintains, and updates emergency plans and associated procedures or guidelines. Examples include multi-hazard mitigation, continuity of operations, debris management plan, or special events plans.
- Serves as the primary coordinator and supervisor for the Citizens Emergency Response Team (CERT) volunteers.
- Assists with development of local threat and hazard analysis.
- Plans, coordinates, conducts, and participates in Homeland Security and Evaluation Program (HSEEP) compliant exercises and drills. Develop after-action reports (AAR) and improvement plans (IP).
- Conducts Incident Command System (ICS), emergency management and preparedness training.
- Assists in the development and management of Homeland Security and Emergency Management grants, and other related projects as assigned.
- Assists in the development and delivery of disaster preparedness presentations for the public and civic organizations.
- Prepares situational and statistical reports as assigned.
- Responsible for instructing city personnel and volunteers on a variety of emergency management topics.
- Represents the City of Leander on regional planning committees related to Homeland Security and Emergency Management, as assigned.
- Reports to the Emergency Operations Center in times of emergency.
- May serve as the on-call Duty Officer on a rotational basis, working weekends, evenings shifts, and holidays, as assigned.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
Required Education and Experience
- Ability to work hours other than the regular daytime schedule such as on-call or emergency response situations.
AND,
- Associate's degree from an accredited college or university in a closely related field.
- Minimum of three years of professional emergency management or public safety experience.
OR,
- Combination of five or more years of experience and education in emergency management may substitute for the education requirements at the discretion of Department leadership.
Required Certificate and Licenses
- Valid Class C Driver's License from any U.S. State. Must be able to obtain a Texas license within 90 days of hire, per state law.
- Must possess the following certifications or licenses: ICS - 100, 200, 300, 400, 700, and 800, or have the ability to acquire them within the first year of employment.
- Must possess a certificate for the following courses, or have the ability to acquire them within two years of hire date:
- Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) Incident Command System (ICS) Instructor Certification.
- Associate Emergency Manager (AEM) or certified Emergency Manager (CEM) certification, from the International Association of Emergency Managers (IAEM), OR the Texas Emergency Manager (TEM) certification, from the Emergency Managers Association of Texas (EMAT).
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in a closely related field.
- Minimum of six years or more of professional emergency management experience.
- Experience working for a government entity, such as a City, State, or County.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
- Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
- Ability to follow detailed verbal and written instructions.
- Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
- Ability to communicate with other employees and the public in a courteous and diplomatic manner.
- Skill in handling multiple tasks and prioritizing.
- Ability to work hours other than the regular day time schedule such as shiftwork, on call, or emergency response situations.
- Ability to direct complex projects.
- Skilled in data analysis and problem solving.
- Ability to communicate complex and technical issues in nontechnical terms to the general public.
- Ability to plan and execute strategic operations.
- Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with City employees, the public, elected officials, and boards and commissions.
- Customer Service - Displays courtesy and sensitivity. Manages difficult or emotional customer situations. Meets commitments. Responds promptly to customer needs. Solicits customer feedback to improve service.
- Dependability - Responds to requests for service and assistance. Follows instructions, responds to management direction.
- Judgment - Displays willingness to make decisions. Exhibits sound and accurate judgment. Supports and explains reasoning for decisions. Includes appropriate people in decision making process. Makes timely decisions.
- Safety and Security - Observes safety and security procedures. Determines appropriate action beyond guidelines. Uses equipment and materials properly. Reports on potentially unsafe conditions.
Physical Demands & Additional Information While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, sit, use hands to handle and feel items, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, talk, and hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and ability to adjust focus. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified in this position. Job offer and continuation of employment with the City of Leander is contingent upon:
- Proof of education, certification(s) and experience as listed on the employment application based on the job posting requirements.
- Satisfactory results from a pre-employment criminal history background and driving record check.
- to work in the United States without sponsorship. *
- Compliance with the for male US citizens and immigrants, who are ages 18-25.
*The City of Leander participates in E-Verify! Information from each new employee's Form I-9 will be provided to the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to confirm work authorization. The City of Leander is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age (40 or older), disability or genetic information in employment. Applicants should communicate requests for disability-related accommodations during the application process to our Human Resources Department at ...@leandertx.gov or 512-###-####. Deaf and hard of hearing applicants may contact our office via Relay Texas at 7-1-1 or 1-800-### #### (TTY/TDD).Your well-being and that of your family matters to you, and so it's important to us too. To support you and your loved ones through life's many challenges, we offer our full time employees access to a wide array of benefits including health, dental, vision, life, disability, accident, cancer, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, employee assistance, paid holidays, paid sick leave, paid emergency leave, longevity pay, golf course discounts as well as generous retirement and deferred compensation programs and social security participation. MedicalWe offer two types of medical plans (a traditional PPO plan and a high deductible health plan) so that you can choose the one that best fits your needs. The premium you pay is based on which plan you select and who you cover. Covering just yourself? The City currently pays the entire employee-only premium for either plan. Covering qualified dependents in your family? Currently, we'll pay your employee premium and split the remainder of the spouse/child/family premium with you - we pay 60%; you pay 40%. That generous cost share reflects our philosophy that our employees and their families should have the best health care we can afford to provide. DentalDental plans include a DMO option (no cost for employee-only coverage) and two more traditional plans whose premiums are also affordable. You can choose to cover yourself or any qualified dependents and choose which plan best suits your dental needs. Currently, for the DHMO option, we pay the employee premium and split the remainder of the spouse/child/family premiums with you - we pay 50%; you pay 50%. Under the more traditional plans, although we don't pay the entire employee-only premium, we still split the incremental dependent premiums with you 50/50. VisionAccess to $10 eye exam co-pays and up to $150 frame and contact lens allowances make vision insurance a popular benefit among employees. Cover yourself for just a few bucks a pay period or all of your qualified dependents for not much more. Life/AD&DYour basic employee $15,000 term life insurance policy is paid for by the city. Accidental Death & Dismemberment under the plan would pay an additional $15,000 to your beneficiary if you die in an accident. More life insurance coverage is paid for by the City and provided through our Texas Municipal Retirement System (TMRS) program. If that's still not enough coverage, you can purchase more life/AD&D coverage for yourself and your qualified dependents. Over the age of 65? These coverages are subject to an age reduction schedule. DisabilityBoth short and long term disability plans which provide up to 60% income replacement are available to purchase at competitive rates. Accident & CancerNeed extra coverage for off-the-job medical injuries or a cancer diagnosis? Supplemental plans that pay cash for some of life's most unexpected events are available for purchase. Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)Want to set aside some pre-tax dollars for health care expenses or dependent care expenses? If you select the traditional EPO medical coverage, you can set aside pre-tax money for medical expenses through the City's Section 125 medical FSA plan, which is managed by an outside carrier. You can do the same for dependent day care expenses, regardless of which medical plan you select. Health Savings Accounts (HSA)The high deductible health care plan has its own provisions for pre-tax health savings (HSA) so you can set aside money for your qualified health care expenses. The City will add $1000 to your health savings account to get you started each plan year. Employee Assistance ProgramWe know that sometimes your needs are much different than a doctor visit or a prescription, so the City pays for a generous employee assistance program through Alliance to help you or any household member with counseling, legal referrals or simply a safe ride home. HolidaysThe City has thirteen designated holidays each year. Vacation LeaveMost full time, regular employees (excluding firefighters on a 24 hour shift schedule and department heads) accrue 3.69 hours of vacation time each pay period and are eligible to use that time after just six months of employment. The longer you work for the city, the more vacation time you receive, with those accrual rates going up at 4, 9 and 14+ years of service. Never use your vacation time? Don't worry; you can bank up to two times your annual accrued hours before you stop accruing. Sick LeaveAs a full time regular employee (excluding firefighters on a 24 hour shift), you accrue 3.69 hours of sick leave each pay period, which you are eligible to use after your first pay period with the city. You can also continue to build your sick leave balance up to 480 hours for those unexpected emergencies. Emergency LeaveThe City allows up to five days of paid leave (or two 24 hour shifts for 24/48 hour fire department) for regular employees in the event of the death of an immediate family member (as defined in city personnel policy). Longevity PayRegular full-time employees after they've been employed for one year or more are eligible for an annual payout of $5 for every month of City service. So, while that first year $60 check might not seem like a ton of money, that $1500 check (minus taxes of course) for your 25 years of service which is paid around Thanksgiving will likely help you feel very thankful for a little extra cash for Christmas shopping. RetirementAll regular full-time employees participate in our Texas Municipal Retirement System (TMRS). Your 7% investment each payroll period is matched 2 to 1 by the City and is vested at 5 years. You can retire at age 60 with 5 or more years of service or younger if you have at least 20 years of service. You can also receive service credit for certain types of military service. The City's TMRS plan is one of the most generous retirement plans around. Deferred CompensationIf saving 7% with a 2 to 1 match through TMRS isn't enough to meet your financial goals, you can stash even more on a pre-tax basis through the City's 457 plan. Start or stop saving at any time - up to $18,000 annually if you're under 50, and up to $24,000 if you're older. Social SecurityCity of Leander employees also participate in the social security system under FICA regulations. Golf CourseWe have a gorgeous golf course. Want to learn how to play? As a City employee you can play for 50% off. Check it out!01 The required qualifications for this position include the following. Do you have either of the following selections? An associate degree from an accredited college or university in a closely related field, AND, a minimum of three years of professional emergency management or public safety experience.OR,A combination of five or more years of experience and education in emergency management may substitute for the education requirements at the discretion of Department leadership.
02 Please provide a brief description of how you meet the minimum qualifications listed on the position description. Make sure to include the number of years of related full-time experience. 03 Do you possess the following certifications or licenses: ICS - 100, 200, 300, 400, 700, and 800?
- Yes
- No, however, I have the ability to obtain it within one year of employment.
- No, and I do not have plans to obtain it.
04 Do you possess the following certifications or have the ability to acquire within two years of your hire date: Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) Incident Command System (ICS) Instructor Certification, AND, Associate Emergency Manager (AEM) OR, Certified Emergency Manager (CEM) certification, from the International Association of Emergency Managers (IAEM), OR the Texas Emergency Manager (TEM) certification, from the Emergency Managers Association of Texas (EMAT). Basic Citizens Emergency Response Team (CERT) Instructor Certification
05 This position requires a valid driver's license from any U.S. State and the ability to obtain a Texas driver's license within 90 days of hire. Do you meet this requirement?
06 Are you able to work hours other than the regular daytime schedule such as on-call or emergency response situations?
07 Do you possess a Bachelor's degree or higher?
08 Do you have six or more years of professional emergency management experience?
09 Do you have experience working for a government entity such as City, State or County? Please select any government entities below that are applicable.
- City
- State
- County
- I have no experience working for a government entity.
10 Are you a certified instructor through TCOLE, TCFP, or DSHS?
11 Do you hold a Certified Emergency Manager (CEM) or Associate Emergency manager (AEM) certification through the International Association of Emergency Managers (IAEM)?
Required Question