0000006690.Emergency Planning​/Volunteer Coordinator.osem-Dc Hazard Material Planner

.EMERGENCY PLANNING/VOLUNTEER COORDINATOR.OSEM-DC HAZARD MATERIAL PLANNER Job Description

Assists Dallas County, other local municipalities, and partner organizations in emergency planning, training, and exercise.

• Assists with the writing, updating, and reviewing of Dallas County ESFs, SOPs, SOGs, and other County plans.
• Assists with the development of all-hazards plans.
• Works with County departments to update and draft their department continuity of operations (COOP) plans.
• Supports, exercises, and plans with the State, County, and private sector partners (such as SPCA) to recruit and train a volunteer county-wide animal rescue team (CART) to dispatch to major emergencies to assist Dallas County residents and their pets during times of emergency.
• Works with a team to focus on rescuing, sheltering, and protecting domestic animals during an emergency.
• Supports and collaborates with municipalities, county departments, partner agencies and other established volunteer groups (American Red Cross, Community Emergency Response Team, Medical Reserve Corps, Sheriff's Auxiliary, etc.) to establish a Dallas County Volunteer Organizations Active in Disasters (VOAD) to activate during major emergency events and/or as needed.
• Works as a team to establish a volunteer reception center (VRC) to provide training, credentials, equipment and manage identified volunteers; recruits and directs to other volunteer programs.
• Serves as a duty officer to ensure continuous support and operational readiness.
• Serves in the EOC (Emergency Operation Center) or designated location during times of disaster or emergency.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Education and experience equivalent to a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Emergency Management, Planning, Business/Public Administration, or other job-related field of study.
• Three (3) years of professional work‑related experience in emergency management, public administration, emergency response, or other related field, including professional training experience.
• Skilled in the use of standard software applications (Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook).
• Ability to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing, and establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, departments, and the general public.
• Must possess a valid Texas Driver's License, with a good driving record.
• Must be able to visit off‑site work locations.
• Must reside in or be willing to relocate to Dallas County.
• Must provide a copy of 10‑year driving history.
• This position requires completion of specific training and certification, which will be assigned at the discretion of the Chief.
• Ability to stand, walk, sit, and move for extended periods of time.
• Work may involve exposure to various environments.
• The department operates 24/7.
• This position will be on call at all times.