Assistant Manager, Disaster Recovery

Position Description

Position Overview:

The Assistant Manager, Disaster Recovery will work closely with the Manager, Disaster Recovery, and designated Engineering disaster leadership staff to ensure that appropriate procedures are developed and implemented during the preparation and full activation phases of the Engineering recovery operations, as well as coordinate with the overall County effort as appropriate. The Assistant manager shall also be responsible for recommending and implementing appropriate training to staff before and during storm events. He/She shall be in a leadership role during activations.

Job Duties/Responsibilities:

• Evaluate, develop, update, and maintain the capabilities of the Harris County Engineering Department's disaster recovery operations.

• Help and coordination for the integration between and among Harris County Engineering Department and other organizations supporting the disaster recovery operations.

• Develop, organize, and coordinate training and meetings as appropriate.

• Serve as an expert within the Engineering Department for disaster recovery-related matters.

• Provide specific support and recommendations for the Harris County Engineering Department to assist in recovery operations in the event of a disaster.

• Prepare the Engineering Department for future disasters.

• Maintain the Engineering Department's disaster recovery organization chart and contact rosters, with input and approval of upper management.

• Provide leadership in the operational readiness for the Engineering Department's Disaster Recovery Operations Command Center.

• Following a disaster, prepare regularly scheduled reporting of the progress of operations.

• Following a disaster, serving in a leadership role within the Engineering Department's recovery operations.

• Other tasks, as assigned. Not all duties are listed above.

Harris County is an Equal Opportunity Employer

https://hrrm.harriscountytx.gov/Pages/EqualEmploymentOpportunityPlan.aspx

If you need special services or accommodations, please call (713) 274-5445 or email ADACoordinator@bmd.hctx.net

This position is subject to a criminal history check. Only relevant convictions will be considered and, even when considered, may not automatically disqualify the candidate.

Requirements

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in business administration, Public Administration, Emergency Management, or a related field.

Experience:

• 5 years of progressive experience in emergency services and/or public safety.

NOTE: Military service with similar job duties across any branch of the US Military may be considered to fulfill education and experience requirements (To qualify, military experience and rank must be clearly documented on your application employment history).

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs):

• Strong written and oral communication skills.

• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to deal tactfully with a diverse group of people in a professional manner in a complex organization, as well as to develop and maintain effective working relationships with government officials and other emergency response partners.

• Excellent organizational skills.

• Within the first year of employment, complete required training in National Incident Management Systems (NIMS) Incident Command System (ICS) -100, -200, -300, -400, -552, -554, -556, -558, -632.a, -700, and -800.

• Demonstrate effective work habits and relationships, including the ability to work as part of a team or independently, and the ability to accomplish multiple projects simultaneously.

• Ability to function effectively as a member of the Disaster Recovery Operations Staff by National Incident Management System (NIMS) protocols during emergency or disaster situations.

• Must have Valid State Issued Driver's License.

• Must be able to operate general office equipment.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs- Outlook, Word, and Excel.

NOTE:Qualifying education, experience, knowledge, and skills must be documented on your job application. You may attach a resume to the application as supporting documentationbutONLY information stated on the application will be used for consideration. "See Resume"will not be accepted for qualifications.

General Information

Position Type:

• Regular Full-time

Salary Information:

• Commensurate with experience

Typical Hours of Work:

• 40 hours per week

• Mon-Fri

Employment may be contingent on passing a drug screen and meeting other standards.

Due to a high volume of applications positions may close prior to the advertised closing date or at the discretion of the Hiring Department.