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Serves as department liaison on emergency preparedness issues with the US Federal Emergency
Management Agency (FEMA), the State of Texas Division of Emergency Management and other local
offices of Emergency Management.
Coordinates training programs and emergency operation drills to prepare all county department staff to
respond quickly and effectively to emergencies.
Assists and prepares departmental reports, budget/expenditure reports and other administrative
functions of the Emergency Management division. Assists with other duties as needed.
Applies and manages grant opportunities in Emergency Management.
Assists with periodic emergency exercises to test our plan and training.
Assists with coordinating organized volunteer groups and businesses regarding emergency operations.
Other duties as assigned.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: May supervise other employees during emergency response
situations. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with Nueces County policies and
applicable laws. Responsibilities include training employees, planning work, and resolving problems.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE: Requires a combination of education and experience such as:
1) a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university plus one year of experience in emergency
operations, and/or emergency management; or 2) an Associate’s degree or the equivalent years of
education plus three years of experience in emergency operations, and/or emergency management.
Alternatively, any equivalent combination of education and experience which provides the required
knowledge, skills and abilities.
LANGUAGE SKILLS: Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals,
professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports,
business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond
to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, public media, and the general public.
REASONING ABILITY: Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid
conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of emergency situations and to make timely
decisions on actions necessary to alleviate the situation.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS: A valid Texas driver’s license.
OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Ability to communicate effectively. Ability to establish and
maintain effective working relationships with other county employees and the general public.
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