EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT SPECIALIST III

Position Overview

Applications will be accepted from: ALL PERSONS INTERESTED

Division/Section: Houston Airports/Terminal Operations/ICC/Emergency Preparedness

Workdays & Hours: Monday through Friday 0800-1700* (*subject to change based on operational need)

Purpose of Division

The ICC/Emergency Preparedness and Training Division is responsible for enhancing the Airport System’s readiness, resilience, and coordinated response to emergencies, disruptions, and special events. The division develops, implements, and maintains emergency preparedness programs, training initiatives, exercises, response protocols, and operational coordination processes that support safe, secure, and efficient airport operations. Through stakeholder collaboration, compliance management, and continuous improvement, the division ensures personnel are prepared to effectively prevent, respond to, recover from, and mitigate incidents impacting the traveling public, employees, and airport infrastructure.

Purpose of the Position

Lead emergency management work including coordination with other entities, the prevention, preparedness, response, recovery and/or mitigation of intentional and unintentional crisis, disasters, other humanitarian emergencies, or of all-hazards, natural and man-made/technological (chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear, high explosives) events.

Candidates must be able to obtain all security required badge access including Custom Border Patrol access within 6 months from the hire date.

Responsibilities

• Independently develop, implement, and periodically review emergency management plans.
• Implement emergency management goals through specific tasks including but not limited to maintaining records, compiling documentation, and generating reports or other data products.
• Analyze and review best practices and procedures to develop recommendations for improvement of prevention, preparedness, response, recovery and/or mitigation activities.
• Maintain proficiency in job tasks through regular training, attendance and participation in exercises.
• Coordinate with limited supervision citywide preparations and activities in the event of an emergency and assist in the implementation of continuity plans.
• Represent supervisor at meetings and functions to gather information.
• Participate in evaluation and design of workflow, processes, various emergency plans, etc.
• Be available for 24-hour on-call response during emergencies to perform emergency management functions and related duties.
• Perform other job-related duties as required.

Working Conditions

This position may involve physical exertion, such as lifting and moving objects. Sitting or standing for extended periods of time may be required. The work environment for this position may be varied, and can include working outdoors in extreme weather conditions, in structures that lack climate control, or in an office environment. The office may have occasional minor discomforts from exposure to less-than-optimal temperature and air conditions. The position may involve dealing with modestly unpleasant situations, as with occasional exposure to office chemicals and/or extensive use of a video display terminal.

Minimum Requirements

• A Bachelor’s Degree related to Emergency Management, Emergency Response, Public Safety, Public Health, Criminal Justice, or Public Administration.
• Five years of experience in emergency management, emergency response, public safety, public health, criminal justice, or public administration.

Substitution: A Master’s Degree related to emergency management, emergency response, public safety, public health, criminal justice, or public administration may substitute one year of experience.

Preferences

• Certified Emergency Manager (CEM) issued by a State or International Association of Emergency Managers (IAEM).
• A Master's degree related to emergency management, emergency response, public safety, public health, criminal justice, or public administration may substitute for one year of experience.
• Applicants will be given preference based on demonstrated experience in aviation or airport emergency management. Candidates who indicate verifiable experience in aviation or airport emergency management will be strongly preferred. Additional consideration will be given to the depth of knowledge and hands-on experience in airport emergency operations, incident response coordination, and aviation safety protocols as described in the application materials.
• Preference shall be given to eligible veteran applicants provided such persons possess the qualifications necessary for competent discharge of the duties involved in the position applied for, such persons are among the most qualified candidates for the position, and all other factors in accordance with Executive Order 1-6.

General Information

Selection/Skills Tests Required: The selection process will involve application review and/or interview. Department may administer skills assessment test.

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.

Pay Grade 26

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.

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