Regional Section Chief, Region 4 (Recovery/Mitigation)
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Job TitleRegional Section Chief, Region 4 (Recovery/Mitigation)AgencyTexas Division of Emergency ManagementDepartmentRegion 4Proposed Minimum Salary$13,781.25 monthlyJob LocationHouston, TexasJob TypeStaffJob DescriptionGENERAL DESCRIPTION: The Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) is an emergency response entity and this status can affect working hours, travel, and changes in duties as needed.The Regional Section Chief, under general direction, assists the Assistant Chief and works with other Regional Section Chiefs in managing assigned regional staff and coordination of the region's mitigation, preparedness, response, and recovery programs and operations. Work involves planning, directing, and managing the day-to-day activities of assigned regional staff. Participates in managing the development and implementation of agency goals, objectives, and priorities. Provides direction and guidance in strategic operations and planning for emergency management programs.Availability for after-hours and weekend work is required. Must have the ability to operate outside of regular working hours during activations in the field, local, district, or regional coordination centers, or State Operations Center, and able to deploy from their assigned duty station for extended periods in the aftermath of a disaster without relief or with minimal rest. Must have availability for extensive travel as needed by vehicle or other mode of transportation. The position is assigned a fleet vehicle.This position reports to the Assistant Chief. This position is considered at-will status and serves at the discretion of the head of the agency. *Salary is a fixed rate.ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Directs and manages assigned program area(s) and activities related to the region's preparedness, response, recovery, and hazard mitigation activities and operations within TDEM.
• Communicates relevant facts and information promptly to the Assistant Chief and others for decision-making. Advises and makes recommendations to the Assistant Chief to ensure proper and efficient operation of the region.
• In the absence of another Regional Section Chief or Assistant Chief, may take appropriate action on senior-level management issues. May be delegated as the Assistant Chief's designee.
• Ensure that direct reports and other employees follow all Division and System policies and procedures, including relevant state laws. Documents and reports, as necessary, any violations of all policies, procedures, and state laws.
• Collaborates with other Regional Section Chiefs and the Assistant Chiefs in coordinating and synchronizing the region's goals, objectives, and efforts related to agency culture, strategic management, regulatory compliance, and efficiency measures.
• Conducts gap analysis and risk assessment on assigned program area(s) to enhance preparedness and reduce disaster impacts. Provides recommendations and solutions to improve the effectiveness of current processes and program area(s).
• The Regional Section Chief assists with programmatic and grant management activities to include the following:
  • Assists in the planning, organization, and coordination of programs that involve local, state, and federal agencies, volunteer groups, and the public
  • Delivery of technical assistance, including environmental and historical preservation and mitigation planning activities.
  • Delivery of mitigation planning or mitigation-related grants management training.
  • Review and processing of mitigation plans for approval.
  • Professional development of state, local or tribal staff directly related to implementing programs.
  • Solicitation, development, review, and processing of subapplications.
  • Subapplication development and technical assistance to subapplicants regarding feasibility, effectiveness, and benefit-cost analysis.
  • Post-award monitoring and coordination of disposition requests, including open space compatibility verification.
  • Quarterly Progress Reports and financial reporting.
  • Project monitoring.
  • Technical monitoring (such as site visits and technical meetings).
  • Compliance activities associated with federal procurement standards.
  • Documentation of quality of work verification for Quarterly Progress Reports and closeout.
  • Payment of claims.
  • Closeout review, reporting and liquidation.
  • Records retention.
  • Represents the state during post-disaster operations and helps coordinate provision of post-disaster assistance.
• Serves as a subject matter expert and provides guidance and assistance in assigned emergency management program area(s). May conduct presentations and training on behalf of the agency.
• May represent the agency at business meetings, hearings, trials, legislative sessions, conferences, and seminars or on boards, panels, and committees.
• Reviews, monitors, and interprets local, state, and federal regulations or guidelines and advises on actions necessary to comply.
• Reviews results of special investigations, internal audits, research studies, forecasts, and modeling exercises to provide direction and guidance.
• Plans, develops, implements, coordinates, monitors, and evaluates processes, written plans, and procedures related to emergency management.
• Cooperates with State, Federal, and local offices and other agencies in emergency management matters.
• Ability to travel 40%.
• Performs related work as assigned.
• Face-to-face and person-to-person interactions are required.
• Maintains regular working hours during authorized work schedule and works extended hours when needed.

This document represents the major duties, responsibilities, and authorities of this job, and is not intended to be a complete list of all tasks and functions. Other duties may be assigned.MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Education - Bachelor's degree in applicable field or equivalent combination of education and experience.Experience - Ten (10) years of progressively responsible work experience in metropolitan or state public sector organizations, military organizations, or large-scale industrial organizations. Preferred Qualifications - Five (5) years of emergency management experience.*Additional work experience or the type described above may be substituted for the education requirement on a year-for-year basis. Thirty (30) semester hours is equivalent to one (1) year of experience. A completed advanced degree may be substituted in lieu of work experience.KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Working knowledge of, or the ability to rapidly assimilate information related to TDEM, state, and federal regulations, laws, legislation, guidelines, policies, and procedures.
• Knowledge of management and supervisory methods and principles, performance and productivity standards, and fiscal/budget management.
• Ability to develop plans, policies, and procedures for efficient workflow and overall effectiveness.
• Must exhibit integrity; provide clear direction to subordinates; promote teamwork; and be able to motivate others to accomplish goals.
• Must exercise excellent interpersonal skills including poise, tact, diplomacy, and an ability to establish and maintain effective working/professional relationships with internal and external customers.
• Must be organized, flexible, and have the ability to prioritize in a multi-demanding and constantly changing environment; and meet multiple and sometimes conflicting deadlines without sacrificing accuracy, timeliness, or professionalism.
• Ability to effectively communicate, present information, and provide training to a wide variety of audiences.
• Ability to quickly and efficiently access relevant information, discern variations/similarities, and identify trends, relationships and causal factors, as well as grasp issues, draw accurate conclusions, solve problems, and, if necessary, produce succinct, professional documents, in a clear and concise manner.
• Proficiency with utilized software (e.g., Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook) and systems, and ability to learn new software/systems.
• Ability to responsibly handle sensitive and confidential information and situations and adhere to applicable laws/statutes/policies related to access, maintenance, and dissemination of information.
• Availability for after-hour and weekend work is required.

REGISTRATION, CERTIFICATION OR LICENSURE:

• Valid Texas driver's license.
• Must possess or obtain one of the following certifications: Certified Emergency Manager (CEM) through the International Association of Emergency Managers (IAEM); Texas Certified Emergency Manager (TEM) through the Emergency Management Association of Texas (EMAT); or Certified Public Manager (CPM). It is required that a certification be achieved and maintained within the certification timeframes for those certifications.
• Complete and obtain certification in IS-100, IS-200, IS-700, IS-800 FEMA courses within twelve (12) months of employment and any other training as determined.

*Additional Military Crosswalk (occupational specialty code) information can be accessed at: .*Resumes are not accepted in lieu of an application.All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution's verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution's procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer.