Homeland Security Planner

Description

The purpose of this class is to provide specific focus and professional expertise and support in the areas of emergency management and emergency planning.

This position also serves as the Houston Urban Area Security Initiative (UASI) planning coordinator for Galveston County, this position is regional in scope and responsibility. to represent the county in development of plans, concepts of operations and strategies for mitigation of, preparedness for and responding to terrorist incidents within its Houston UASI region.

Job Responsibilities

• Actively participates in the development and implementation of regional planning projects under the guidance of the Houston UASI Regional Collaboration Committee.

• Represents Galveston County on appropriate committees and workgroups of the Houston UASI, Houston-Galveston Area Council (HGAC) and other appropriate local/regional/state/federal organizations and agencies.

• Will act as a subject matter expert on various emergency management-related issues and topics related to Galveston County and the Houston UASI region.

• Provides guidance and coordination to Galveston County departments and other jurisdictions within the county on development and coordination of emergency operation plans, mutual aid agreements and inter-local agreements related to terrorist incidents.

• Provides expertise in the development and coordination of the Emergency Operations Plan(s) for neighboring counties and cities within the Houston

• UASI region as well as regional/state/federal organizations and agencies with regard to mitigation of, preparedness for and response to terrorist incidents.

• During times of emergency response, may report to the Galveston County Emergency

• Operation Center or, upon request, other jurisdictional emergency operations centers or multi-agency coordination centers (including, without limitation: the Houston Emergency

• Operations Center; the Harris County Emergency Operations Center; the Catastrophic Medical Operations Center; the regional MACC).

• May provide expertise and coaching to EOC personnel as required.

• As appropriate for inclusion in regional planning for terrorist incidents, participates in hazard/risk analysis of critical infrastructure located within Galveston County and, upon request (required by grant), other jurisdictions within the county or Houston UASI region.

• Also, as appropriate, participates in developing public education programs, conducting analysis of OEM operations, preparing reports/memos and coordinating damage assessments.

• Advises Galveston County departments, jurisdictions and agencies on critical developments related to planning for homeland security.

• Attends training and other educational opportunities as well as workshops and exercises in order to enhance knowledge and skills and maintain certifications.

• Attends meetings of other organizations and agencies whose purpose and scope relate to the mitigation of, preparedness for and response to terrorist incidents.

• Performs related work as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Requires High School diploma or GED equivalent.

• Requires two years of education in NIMS/ICS and related classes.

• Requires two years of experience in emergency management or closely related experience.

Americans with Disabilities Act Compliance

• Galveston County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. ADA requires Galveston County to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified persons with disabilities. Prospective and current employees are encouraged to discuss ADA accommodations with management.

Agency Galveston County

Department Emergency Management Address 1353 FM 646 Rd West Suite 201

Dickinson, Texas, 77539

Website http://gcoem.org