Emergency Management Specialist

Thank you for considering a career at Port Houston. We appreciate your interest in joining our team. By applying, you are taking an important step toward advancing your career with an organization committed to excellence.

Port Houston offers competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and a diverse, inclusive work environment. Joining our team means embarking on a fulfilling career path with opportunities for growth and impact.

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Position Summary: 

Assist the Emergency Management department with preparedness, response, recovery, and mitigation efforts including the development of emergency plans, and procedures. Assist in drills and exercises to test emergency response equipment on a regular basis. Perform inventory, maintenance, and management of all emergency management equipment. Represent the Emergency Management department by attending drills, exercises and outreach events. Continuously train for and achieve certifications to gain knowledge in emergency management and emergency response.

Key Responsibilities/Duties:  

• Assist in maintaining the Port Houston Emergency Management Plan (EMP) and related annexes.  
• Conduct system checks of Emergency Operations Center (EOC), Mobile Command Center (MCC) and other Emergency Management response equipment.  
• Maintain inventory of departmental supplies and resources.
• Assist with the planning and organizing of drills/exercises.  
• Assist with action reviews of major incidents or drills/exercises and incorporate lessons learned into emergency management processes.  
• Establish professional relationships with local, state and federal emergency response entities, and coordinate collaborative training efforts with external stakeholders and partners.
• Prepare reports, special studies, and other projects that may be assigned by Emergency Manager.
• Participate in various meetings, conferences, and engagements to stay abreast of emergency management trends and programs.
• Act in accordance with Port Houston core values (respect, excellence, accountability, diligence, and you)
• Perform other duties, as required to support the Emergency Management department. 

Education/Experience:

• High School diploma or General Equivalency Diploma (GED) equivalent is required.  
• 2+ years of experience in Emergency Management, Public Safety or currently enrolled in a Bachelor or Associate degree program in Emergency Management, Public Administration, Public Policy or closely related field required.
• NIMS 100, 200, 700, and 800 required.
• NIMS 300, 400 required within one year of employment.
• FEMA Professional Development Series certificate required within 2 years of employment.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Behaviors:

• Knowledge of emergency management principles
• Knowledge of emergency management rules and regulations  
• Knowledge of National Incident Management System (NIMS)
• Knowledge of public safety theories and methods
• Ability to identify threats and response plans
• Intermediate computer and networking skills
• Analytical and problem-solving skills
• Verbal, written, and listening communication skills
• Stress management skills
• Critical thinking, judgment, and problem-solving skills
• Research and program development skills
• Maintain confidential information  
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines
• A current, valid Texas driver’s license is required.  
• A transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) must be obtained within 30 days of employment and be maintained for the duration of employment
• Safety sensitive position, requiring the successful candidate pass a pre-employment alcohol and drug test. In addition to the pre-employment test, the person hired will also be subject to random, post incident /accident, reasonable suspicion and rehabilitation monitoring drug and alcohol testing consistent with the PHA Drug and Alcohol Free Workplace Standards
• Considered an essential employee and may be required to work on holidays, evenings, nights, and be immediately recalled for emergencies at anytime.  They must remain available and "on call" 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, dependent on emergency  

Key Competencies Requires:

• Effective Communication 
• Attention to Detail
• Building Strategic Working Relationships  
• Ethics and Values 

This work site location of this job is:

Port Coordination Center

Work Environment:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate, but due to open office environment noise level may occasionally be high.  To apply, please go to porthouston.com/careers.  Only applications submitted through the Port Houston Careers website will be acknowledged.  Port Houston is an equal opportunity employer and participates in the E-Verify program supervised by the U.S. Government.

Disclaimer:

The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this job.  It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

We appreciate your interest in Port Houston. Port Houston is an equal employment opportunity employer. Port Houston’s policy is not to discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Port Houston also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. Application must be completed in full.