Classification: Admin/Prof
Exemption Status/Test: Exempt/Professional
Job Grade: 5
Department: Emergency Management & School Safety
Reports To: Assistant Director
Job Goal:
Provide professional development, technical assistance, support services, and participate in special project activities in the areas of Emergency Management and School Safety that support Region 4's core purpose and strategic goals.
Qualifications:
Education
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university
Certification
- Safety and Security Audits from TxSSC
- Multi-Hazard Emergency Operations Plan (EOP) from TxSSC
Experience
- Four years of relevant experience in safety and security (law enforcement, fire services, fire marshal, military, or public safety telecommunication)
- Two years of leadership experience in safety and security
- Experience in developing and presenting effective professional development sessions to audiences of all sizes
Special Knowledge and Skills
- Knowledge of Incident Command and Unified Command procedures
- Knowledge of safety codes, policies, and guidelines
- Skill in interpreting law, policy, and procedures in the area of school safety
- Skill in performing school safety audits
- Demonstrated skill in collecting and analyzing data to inform decision-making
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and remain composed in stressful situations
- Ability to learn quickly and assimilate many details
- Knowledge of security and fire systems and their applications
- Knowledge of two-way communication and communication devices
- Proficient in Microsoft Office products, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint
- Skill in working in collaborative team-based environments
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Preferred Qualifications
- Degree in Criminal Justice, Fire Safety, Emergency Management, Risk Management, or related field
- K-12 campus-based safety and emergency management experience
- Bilingual in English/Spanish
- EMS, Fire, or Police Officer certification or licensure
Major Responsibilities:
- Develop and provide Region 4 customers with support and guidance in implementing multi-hazard emergency operation plans.
- Design, facilitate, and evaluate progressive emergency school drills and exercises-including discussion-based Tabletop Exercises (TTX), complex Functional Exercises (FE), and live-action Full-Scale Exercises (FSE), for Region 4 customers and Region 4 ESC staff in alignment with state and federal guidelines.
- Collaborate with Region 4 customers in establishing and maintaining school safety and security committees.
- Administer safety and security audits for Region 4 customers.
- Conduct emergency school drills and exercises for Region 4 customers and Region 4 ESC staff.
- Serve as a member of the Regional Education Service Center's School Safety Readiness Team.
- Develop, present, and facilitate effective professional development sessions.
- Design customized product solutions and services and provide technical assistance relating to school safety, emergency management, and other security
- Maintain knowledge and skills in the areas of emergency management and school safety by engaging in ongoing professional development.
- Remain informed of any changes in state and federal rules, regulations, and policies related to emergency management and school safety.
- Provide consultation and leadership in planning, developing, implementing, and evaluating professional development and services in the areas of emergency management and school safety.
- Conduct ongoing needs assessments, collect feedback from both internal and external customers, and analyze data to inform decision-making regarding future services and products.
- Establish and cultivate communication networks between Region 4 and key Region 4 customer personnel.
- Serve as liaison between the Texas School Safety Center, Texas Education Agency, and other national/federal/state/local agencies to build and enhance community partners in support of emergency management and school safety.
- Collaborate with the Region 4 Emergency Management & School Safety Committee to ensure coordination and alignment of services in support of the vision that every child is safe, healthy, and connected.
- Assist in the planning, development, and coordination of special project activities.
- Provide technical assistance and services as specified by any applicable federal or state grants that fund this position.
Supervision/Personnel Management
None
Physical Demands/Environmental Factors/ Mental Demands:
Frequent use of standard office equipment; prolonged sitting; occasional bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, and twisting; repetitive hand motions (keyboarding and use of mouse); occasional light lifting and carrying (less than 20 pounds); may work prolonged and irregular hours; occasional statewide travel; work with frequent interruptions; maintain emotional control under pressure.