Mitigation and Recovery Manager

Position Details

• Title:
  
  Manager V – Mitigation and Recovery Manager
• Agency:
  Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC)
• Salary Range: $6,377.50 – $7,083.33 per month
• Shift: Day
• Employment Type:
  
  Full time, exempt
• Telework:
  Eligible
• Travel:
  Up to 10%

Austin, TX – 4616 W Howard Ln, Building 8

Comprehensive benefits package including 100% paid employee health insurance for eligible full‑time employees, a defined benefit pension plan, generous time off, and career advancement opportunities.

Provides oversight and leads the Mitigation and Recovery program activities supporting critical recovery efforts for the Texas Health and Human Services Commission.

• Manages day‑to‑day activities of staff within the Mitigation and Recovery section, including oversight of disaster resources, staff management, program administration, and communication with leadership.
• Identifies process breakdowns and implements techniques for continuous improvement, post‑disaster after‑action reports, and lessons learned (20% of time).
• Develops and establishes program‑related goals, objectives, and productivity reports in alignment with FEMA, TDEM, and internal guidance (10% of time).
• Leads the development, review, and administration of audit responses for federal awards involving Individual Assistance and Recovery, ensuring compliance with grants management principles (10% of time).
• Develops program‑related policies, procedures, and guidelines following updated regulations and legislative changes; monitors compliance (10% of time).
• Represents the agency in communication with partnering agencies, hearings, legislative sessions, conferences, and committees (10% of time).
• Reviews and evaluates results of investigations, audits, budgets, research studies, and modeling exercises (5% of time).
• Assists in developing long‑range and short‑term plans for the Mitigation and Recovery section (5% of time).

• Knowledge of local, state, and federal laws and regulations relevant to disaster grant management, emergency management program activities, and public administration.
• Skill in establishing plans and objectives that support business strategy; using logical reasoning to evaluate alternative solutions; and proficiency with computers and applicable software.
• Ability to administer and manage program activities; establish goals; evaluate alternatives; develop and evaluate policies; prepare reports; communicate effectively; and supervise staff.

• Graduation from an accredited four‑year college or university with major coursework in a field relevant to the assignment.
• Experience in the management of a program relevant to disaster grant management and/or the oversight and administration of federal awards.
• Knowledge of federal emergency management regulations is preferred.
• Emergency management training certifications are not required but preferred.