Logistics Specialist

Job Title:

Logistics Specialist – Agency, Texas Division of Emergency Management, Department R3 Preparedness and Response Section

Salary: $29.23 hourly

Job Location:

Lufkin, Texas

Job Type: Staff

The Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) is an emergency response entity. This position is part of the State Management Team (SMT) and performs, under general direction, complex logistics operations coordination for TDEM during daily operations as well as response operations. Work performed includes, but is not limited to, management of warehouse operations, inventory management, materials handling, equipment operation, readiness, and management of state staging areas.

During special event, emergency, or disaster operations, the position may deploy to austere or challenging work sites and/or work extended hours, weekends, including overnight for extended periods, sometimes with limited notice or relief, to support 24‑hour operations at warehouse facilities. 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 be able to deploy from the assigned duty station for extended periods in the aftermath of a disaster without relief or with minimal rest.

* Hourly is a fixed rate and is non‑negotiable.
* This position is located on‑site and not subject to telecommuting.

• Coordinates and manages warehouse operations, including shipping, receiving, operation of industrial material handling equipment such as forklift and pallet jack, and responsibility for warehouse safety.
• Manages lifecycle of inventory in state warehouse locations, including inventory management, equipment maintenance, and general resource management.
• Transports equipment, supplies and/or other commodities to other locations utilizing Ford F‑350 or similar vehicle, towing trailers (multiple sizes) or other equipment.
• Provides training or presentations to interested stakeholders on emergency logistics policies, procedures, and best practices.
• Manages emergency response warehouse operations, including supervision and management of contract workers, receiving orders in web‑based systems, fulfilling and shipping orders, and coordinating with key partners such as state agencies, vendors, and contractors.
• Manages the disaster life cycle of supplies and equipment, from pre‑disaster readiness, to dispatch, to rehabilitation and return to stock.
• Deploys from normal duty station to identified location for extended periods to manage disaster response logistics facilities. During a disaster, may serve as a lead worker to assist other staff.
• Is able to travel 50%.
• Performs related work as assigned.
• Supports face‑to‑face and person‑to‑person interactions.
• Maintains a regular course of attendance during assigned work schedule and maintains work extended hours as needed.
• Requires ability to operate outside of regular working hours during activations in the field, DDEOC, or State Operations Center, and be able to deploy from the assigned duty station for extended periods in the aftermath of a disaster without relief or with minimal rest.
• Ability to drive.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.

• Education – Bachelor’s degree in an applicable field or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience – Two (2) years’ progressively responsible work experience in logistics, warehouse management, equipment and inventory control, material handling or other related work.
• Preference – Degree in logistics, supply chain management, emergency management or a related field.
• Additional work experience or the type described above may be substituted for the education requirement on a year‑for‑year basis. Thirty (30) semester hours is equivalent to one (1) year of experience. A completed advanced degree in a relevant field may also be substituted in lieu of work experience.

• Strong organizational skills.
• Strong and effective communication skills.
• Strong analytical reasoning and problem‑solving skills.
• Strong interpersonal communication…