Community Emergency Response Team Coordinator - Homeland Security & Emergency Management

About the role

The Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) Coordinator is responsible for the performance of all projects and activities related to County CERT, including program coordination, teaching/presenting, as well as supporting other community outreach programs.

Responsibilities

• Develops and assists with Fort Bend County volunteer programs (including but not limited to: Medical Reserve Corp, Sheriff’s Office “You Are Not Alone”, Emergency Management Radio Operators Group, Community Support Team, Fort Bend Interfaith Ministries)
• Develops personal responsibility, training, and volunteer service initiatives that support Fort Bend County’s CERT objectives and mission.
• Serves as a Section Chief in the Emergency Operation Center for Fort Bend County during disasters or emergencies.
• Coordinates opportunities for citizens to obtain specialized training and skillsets to mitigate the impacts of the disaster/emergencies on their community.
• Performs other duties and special assignments as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree from accredited university with preferred degree in Public Administration, Urban Planning, Emergency Management, or a directly related field; OR 4 years of directly applied experience in any of the disciplines above may substitute for the degree requirement.
• One year of related work experience in research, planning, public information, program administration, or resource management.
• Considerable knowledge of planning methods and techniques, plan formulation, coordination techniques, and project management strategies.
• Knowledge of methods and techniques used in fact finding, analysis and interpretation of basic information, and projection of these facts into comprehensive plans, programs, and recommendations to meet future needs.
• Ability to use a wide range of software applications to include Microsoft Office Suite.
• Good verbal and written communication, organizational skills; interpersonal skills and ability to deal effectively with the public, other employees, and elected officials.
• Ability to work other than normal working hours during emergencies.

Skills

• Emergency Management coursework, with some meteorological knowledge and experience is desirable.
• Valid driver's license issued by the state of Texas for operation of county vehicles.
• NIMS/ICS Professional Development Series should be completed within 90 days of hire; NIMS/ICS 100, 200, 700, 800, 2200, G2300, G300, & G400.
• Position Specific Task book for Section Chief in EOC within 1 year of hire.

Pay

Starting salary range: $28.80 - $35.30 hourly based on qualifications

Schedule

Not specified