Regional AIP Program Director

Regional AIP Program Director

Agency:
Texas Division of Emergency Management

Department: R1 Preparedness and Response Section

Proposed Minimum Salary: $7,437.50 monthly

Job Location:

Amarillo, Texas

Job Type: Staff

Job Description:

General Description:

Note:

Required Clearance – Must hold or be eligible to hold a U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Q clearance.

The Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) is an emergency response entity, and this status can affect working hours, travel and change in duties as needed.

The Regional AIP Program Director performs highly complex planning and research work in accordance with Department of Energy (DOE) Agreement in Principle (AIP), Pantex Grant, and all duties and responsibilities as outlined in TDEM'S responsibilities as agreed in the AIP Scope of Work (SOW) within the AIP contract. Work involves enhancing the preparedness of the Federal, State and local AIP members to mitigate, respond to, and recover from emergencies and disasters resulting from natural, technological, or man-made hazards.

Plan, develop, and implement preparedness projects and aid division and program staff, governmental agencies, community organizations, or the public. Work is performed under moderate supervision, with latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.

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, DDEOC, 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.

Position is assigned a fleet vehicle.

* Salary is a fixed rate and is non-negotiable.

* This position is located on-site and not subject to telecommuting.

Essential

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Coordinate, develop, and maintain portions of comprehensive emergency management plans, collaborating on preparedness projects and providing technical assistance.
• Serve as a liaison to staff, government agencies, community organizations, or the general public to explain program specifics and requirements.
• Conduct workshops, training sessions, public awareness activities, and seminars.
• Monitor compliance with program policies and procedures, statutes, and rules, prepare administrative reports and specialized research projects.
• Analyze operations, prepare reports with recommendations, evaluate information on service delivery systems, and recommend improvements for a more effective program.
• Assist in collecting, organizing, and analyzing materials for program information and reports.
• Develop program strategic plans, policies, and procedures, ensuring objectives are met and securing funding and expansion resources.
• Evaluate program procedures and performance reports, oversee and approve program budgets, analyze statistics for progress tracking, and maintain activity records while providing progress reports.
• May serve as a subject matter and technical resource in working groups or other related activities.
• May participate as a State Operations Center activation team member.
• Ability to travel 25%.
• Face-to-face and person-to-person interactions are required.
• Maintains a regular course of attendance during assigned work schedule and work extended hours as needed.
• 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, DDEOC, 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.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

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 from an accredited college or university or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Experience – Minimum of eight (8) years' experience in emergency management, research, planning, program administration, or resource management that included…