Emergency Management Coordinator

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Under general direction, coordinates and manages the City’s comprehensive emergency management program; maintains the Emergency Operations Plan to meet and conform to federal, state, and local laws; coordinates emergency management and other assigned activities with City departments and personnel, outside agencies, businesses, and the general public. As assigned, provides highly responsible and complex administrative support to the department.

The Emergency Management Coordinator is responsible for performing a variety of professional duties in order to support the department’s and City’s mission and strategic plan.

Participates in the development and implementation of emergency management goals, objectives, and priorities. Coordinates local emergency planning, emergency preparedness programs and provides information and training to the general public, City officials, City staff, schools, medical facilities, civic groups, and other outside agencies. Develops and maintains a NIMS‑compliant training program for City staff. Coordinates the development and execution of a public information program to keep all residents informed as to the emergency preparedness activities of the City, and of the actions which would be expected of residents if local plans were implemented;

develops and conducts comprehensive emergency preparedness planning assistance and public information programs with schools, private industry, and interested citizen groups. Provides support to the City’s Citizen Corps programs and ensures the integration of volunteer organizations into emergency preparedness activities.

Updates and maintains the Emergency Operations Plan, Hazard Mitigation Plan (HazMAP), and other emergency management plans; reviews policies and programs to ensure conformance with federal, state, and local laws. Maintains an up‑to‑date survey of existing personnel, equipment, supplies, and services that could be used during an emergency. Drafts and maintains Mutual Aid Agreements with regional agencies.

Ensures the establishment of an Emergency Operations Center (EOC), including operational readiness of weather radar monitoring capability in the EOC; operational readiness of radio, telephone, and computer access in the EOC; and the maintenance of EOP manuals, supplies, directories, call lists, reference material, etc. in the EOC. Serves in the EOC as assigned. Assists with the set‑up, activation, and operation of the City Mobile Command Post during major emergencies or events within the City if needed.

Designs, conducts, and evaluates annual disaster training exercises for the City; establishes interdepartmental committees to participate in planning and implementation of disaster exercises; coordinates with outside agencies in disaster exercise planning and participation.

Prepares and submits the Office of Emergency Management annual budget request to the Fire Chief. Administers Department of Homeland Security and other grant program(s) to include researching, writing, and submitting grant projects; managing awarded projects; and completing required reporting to awarding agencies and grantees. Seeks and manages other grant opportunities from local, state, and federal or private sources as requested by the Fire Chief or other department directors to achieve public safety or emergency management goals.

Reviews state and federal proposed legislation and analyzes impact to the City of Rowlett. Provides recommendations, as needed.

Assists other city departments with the coordination of special events and festivals within the City of Rowlett that require the use of an Incident Command Post, activation of the Emergency Operations Center, or on‑site use of the Mobile Command Post. Develops event‑specific public safety/emergency management plans for special events/festivals as warranted by attendance, location, or event profile in conjunction with event organizers.

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