Job Description
Immediate Opening for Emergency Management Specialist in Dallas, TX! Join Texas's frontline disaster response team during a critical period of state emergencies. This urgent hire position requires immediate deployment to coordinate disaster recovery efforts across North Texas. Work alongside state agencies to develop emergency protocols, manage crisis communications, and lead community resilience initiatives. Ideal candidates thrive under pressure with proven public sector experience. Relocation assistance available for qualified applicants. Apply now to make a direct impact on Texas's safety infrastructure.
Responsibilities
- Coordinate multi-agency disaster response operations during declared emergencies
- Develop and implement emergency action plans for public/private sector stakeholders
- Manage grant-funded recovery programs for affected communities
- Conduct risk assessments for critical infrastructure vulnerability
- Train municipal partners on FEMA/NIMS compliance protocols
- Lead public information campaigns during crisis situations
- Analyze post-event data to improve future response strategies
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Emergency Management, Public Administration, or related field
- 3+ years experience in government emergency response roles
- FEMA Professional Development Series (PDS) certification required
- Incident Command System (ICS) 300/400 certification
- Texas driver's license with clean record
- Experience with GIS mapping and emergency software platforms
- Ability to work 24/7 rotations during disaster activations
- Bilingual English/Spanish preferred