Specialist Emergency Management

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AUSTIN ISD JOB DESCRIPTION

JOB TITLE: SPECIALIST EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT PAY GRADE: NIS 8 DUTY DAYS: 260 FLSA STATUS: NON-EXEMPT DATE REVISED: 06/18/2025 HC FUNDING SOURCE: THIS POSITION IS PARTIALLY OR FULLY FUNDED THROUGH LOCAL AND/OR GRANT SOURCES. CONTINUED EMPLOYMENT IN GRANT-FUNDED POSITIONS IS CONTINGENT UPON AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS A high school diploma or equivalent is required. A Bachelor's degree in human services, public safety, education, or a related field is preferred. One (1) year of experience working in Emergency Management in the areas of emergency management, fire safety, public safety, or emergency communications is required. Completion of incident command system training courses using National Incident Management Systems (NIMS) methods is preferred. Proficiency in English and Spanish is preferred. A valid Texas Driver's License is required and must be in possession at all times when operating an AISD vehicle. SKILL REQUIREMENTS This position requires the ability to comprehend and operate within complex systems and explain these systems to a wide variety of stakeholders. The incumbent must have the ability to clearly communicate verbally and in writing, and the ability to maintain composure and control under stress. Employees in this position must be able to read, write, and speak/communicate in English in order to receive and to provide work-related information in a timely manner to other employees, supervisors, principals, school personnel, volunteers, external stakeholders, and where appropriate, visitors and students. JOB PURPOSE AND RESPONSIBILITY This position is responsible for assisting the supervisor to secure a positive climate at all District facilities by maintaining acceptable levels of risks. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Assist

in

the

development,

review,

and

improvement

of

Austin

ISD

emergency

plans

based

on

applicable

laws,

disaster research, and industry best practices.

Conduct

site

visits

to

perform

campus

safety

and

security

audits

at

each

campus.

Assist

in

collecting,

organizing,

and

analyzing

safety

and

security

audit

data,

including

helping

prepare

the

final

report.

Assist

in

developing

and

overseeing

the

Austin

ISD's

drill

and

exercise

programs.

Help

develop

and

oversee

safety

and

security

training

programs.

Assist

with

coordinating

the

efforts

of

school

safety

and

security

committee.

Help

seek,

secure,

and

manage

safety

and

security-related

grants.

Help

prepare

and

manage

contracts

with

school

districts,

agencies,

and

vendors.

Serve

as

district

emergency

management

liaison

to

Austin/Travis

County

EOC

alongside

the

Emergency

Management Coordinator.

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May

serve

as

district

liaison

to

the

Central

Texas

School

Safety

Consortium.

Collect,

organize,

and

develop

data

for

after-action

analyses

when

disaster

strikes.

With

assistance

from

Emergency

Management

Coordinator,

coordinate

emergency

management

internship

programs during summer months.

Provide

consultation

and

technical

assistance

to

Austin

ISD's

Board,

partnering

school

districts,

emergency

managers, first responders, parents, volunteer agencies, and all others involved in community-wide emergency management efforts.

Participate

in

other

duties

as

assigned

to

include

traffic

flow

studies,

policy

analyses,

inventory,

and

website maintenance.

Help

coordinate

development

of

Austin

ISD's

District-wide

emergency

operations

plan

with

Texas

Department

of

State Health Services.

Assist

in

the

development

of

train

derailment

(hazardous

materials)

procedures

and

plans

for

facilities

within

1,000

yards of railways.

Coordinate

development

of

Austin

ISD's

local

mitigation

plan.

Help

coordinate

activities

of

the

District-Wide

Safety

and

Security

Committee.

Provide

an

exceptional

customer

experience

for

all

AISD

stakeholders

with

intentional

and

professional practices

that promote a culture of respect. OTHER DUTIES AS ASSIGNED Perform other related duties as assigned; however, all employees are expected to comply with lawful directives in rare situations driven by need where a team effort is required. PHYSICAL EFFORT AND WORK ENVIRONMENT The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. This position may involve rare exposure to blood or body fluids. Regular attendance is required for this position. Tools/Equipment

Used:

Standard

office

equipment

including

personal

computer

and

peripherals

Posture: Prolonged sitting; occasional bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, and twisting. Motion: Repetitive hand motions including frequent keyboarding and use of mouse; occasional reaching Lifting: Occasional light lifting and carrying (less than 45 pounds) Environment: Standard office setting, sometimes noisy, travel to different sites; extended periods of walking (up to several miles in extreme weather conditions), climbing, and crawling. Mental Demands: Work with frequent interruptions, maintain emotional control under stress

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PERSONAL WORK RELATIONSHIPS Incumbent reports directly to the appropriate supervisor of the department of Austin ISD Emergency Management in the Operations Department. The Austin Independent School District provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. I have read & acknowledged the job description above. Employee Signature:

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