Develops, implements, maintains, and modifies operational plans.
Prepares and presents public awareness programs to civic groups, medical facilities, schools, city employees, and other organizations as appropriate.
Assists in planning, execution and evaluation of exercises, classes, and special events.
Coordinates and participates in Emergency Operation Center activities including, but not limited to, severe weather, hurricanes, flooding, utility/power outages, emergency response to multi-alarms, HazMat incidents, and periods of civil unrest.
Reports to EOC or emergency scene as needed. Prepares and submits after action reports on exercises and events. Responds to inquiries and provides information within the area of assignment.
Provides and disseminates critical emerging information, regarding Emergency Management and Homeland Security issues, ensuring that the public is appropriately provided critical information in accordance with information dissemination practices and protocols.
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 city 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 city plan and training.
Assists with coordinating organized volunteer groups and businesses regarding emergency operations.
Develop and implement a Community Risk Reduction Program.
