Emergency Management Coordinator

Qualifications

• Associate degree in emergency management, criminal justice, disaster management, planning or a related field required.
• Five years of directly related job experience may be substituted for education requirement.
• Three years of work experience in emergency management planning required.
• Experience in a public school system strongly preferred.
• Incident Command System Certification (100-400, 700, and 800) strongly preferred.
• Strong knowledge of Standard Response Protocol (SRP) procedures in accordance with iLoveUGuys Foundation.
• Knowledge of standard methods and procedures of operating emergency and disaster plans.
• Knowledge of federal and state regulations governing emergency and disaster plans.
• Knowledge of state requirements for school district emergency management and safety and security functions.
• Skilled in operating standard computer equipment, hardware and software.
• Possess the ability to interpret NIMS, state and local emergency management documents preferred.
• Ability to work effectively with staff, emergency services, and the public in a multicultural community.
• Strong oral and written communication and public speaking skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and integrity of information.
• Ability to analyze data, create charts and graphs and write reports.

Essential Functions

• Develops, maintains, and evaluates the district’s Emergency Operations Plan (EOP) and campus/facility Crisis Response Plans in compliance with TEC 37.108.
• Coordinates district-wide crisis response planning efforts.
• Coordinates and delivers emergency response, safety, and security training for district employees, including substitute teachers, in compliance with TEC Sec. 37.114.
• Coordinates and evaluates mandatory drills and exercises for all campuses and non-instructional facilities in compliance with TEC Sec. 37.108 and TEC Sec. 37.114.
• Conducts campus safety and security audits in accordance with Texas School Safety Center guidelines and TEC 37.108.
• Coordinates with the Specialist to maintain accurate School Safety Liaison (SSL) rosters.
• Oversees First Responder Campus Orientation visits and the creation and distribution of first responder maps for all district facilities.
• Oversees compliance with the district’s weekly exterior door sweep requirements and TEA standards.
• Oversees the District Reunification Task Force (DRTF), including member coordination and training materials.
• Prepares Event Action Plans (EAPs) for large-scale district-hosted events utilizing appropriate FEMA ICS forms.
• Coordinates Emergency Operations Center (EOC) activities during planned events, emergency response operations, and disaster recovery efforts.
• Serves as the district emergency management liaison to the Harris County Emergency Operations Center (TranStar) alongside the Director of Emergency Management.
• Coordinates with CFPD, district leadership, local emergency responders, regional school districts, and partner agencies to enhance emergency response capabilities and resource management through trainings, meetings, conferences, and collaborative planning efforts.
• Participates in regional coalitions, committees, National Weather Service distribution emails, webinars, and other emergency management coordination activities related to severe weather and disaster preparedness.
• Disseminates timely weather and emergency preparedness information to district staff.
• Develops and coordinates the district’s local hazard mitigation plan and hazardous materials/train derailment response procedures for facilities within 1,000 yards of railways.
• Partners with the Director of Emergency Management to develop and maintain inventories of disaster-related resources.
• Oversees and analyzes campus after-action reports following actual emergency incidents and assists with corrective action planning.
• Coordinates and manages the district’s emergency management internship program.
• Prepares and manages contracts, grant applications, and external funding opportunities related to emergency management and school safety initiatives.
• Participates in required reporting, presentations, and activities for the district’s School Safety and Security Committee in compliance with TEC Sec. 37.109.
• Provides consultation and technical assistance to district leadership, partner school districts, emergency managers, first responders, parents, volunteer agencies, and community stakeholders involved in emergency management efforts.
• Performs additional duties as assigned, including traffic flow studies, policy analysis, inventory management, website maintenance, and other responsibilities assigned by Police Command staff.

Working Conditions

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors: Maintain emotional control under stress. Occasional district wide travel, frequent prolonged and irregular hours. Occasional exposure to the outdoors and noise.