Mgr Emergency Preparedness

Pay Range:

$82,783.00 - $136,592.00

Supervisory Organization:

Assistant Chief of DART Police

Country:

United States of America

Address:​

2111 S.Corinth Street Road

City:

DALLAS, TX 75203-4301

FLSA:

Exempt

Professionals:

01 - Official Administrator (EEO-4-United States of America), 1B - Managers and Directors (EEO-SubCategory)

General Summary:

This position develops, implements and administers a comprehensive agency-wide emergency preparedness program for the agency. Serves as agency's principal authority regarding emergency preparedness and has responsibility for assuring compliance with all safety laws and for assuring a secure facility for patrons, employees and facilities. Oversees multi-million dollar security contract.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Reviews and modifies the DART Emergency Management Plan. Submits to appropriate personnel for approval.
• Prepares reports, statistics and presentations for DART management and the Board of Directors on emergency preparedness matters.
• Walks through agency to review and assess security vulnerabilities.
• Identifies vulnerable security areas.
• Makes recommendations to address security issues.
• Develops and implements agency wide emergency preparedness strategies and procedures, to include coordination of Continuity of Operations Plan(s), and Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design and related.
• Oversees security contract. Identifies and resolves related issues.
• Keeps track of security personnel payroll hours.
• Performs site visits to locations of assigned security personnel.
• Works with contractors in correcting billable hours for staff not at assigned locations.
• Makes budgetary projections based on contracted hours usage. Makes recommendations to management to correct potential deficiencies.
• Identifies emergency response training needs, develops training curriculum, and conducts training for affected personnel.
• Provides technical expertise to DART management and departments on emergency preparedness matters.
• Serves as DARTs liaison with local, state and federal emergency preparedness agencies and organizations.
• Conducts emergency preparedness drills and exercises, coordinates debriefings, evaluates results, and identifies improvement needs.
• Activates and serves as controller of the emergency operations center.
• Identifies threats to and vulnerabilities of the agency to assess where the agency is vulnerable and what responses are appropriate to address the threats.
• Manages the identification and facility access system
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

MINIMUM KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED

Note: An equivalent combination of related education and experience may be substituted for the below stated minimums excluding High School Diploma, GED, Licenses, or Certifications.

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in planning, public administration, public safety, or related field.
• Five (5) years increasingly responsible emergency management or response experience in public, private or military environment with
• proven ability in managing comprehensive emergency preparedness programs.
• Pass Department of Transportation (DOT) physical (medical) examination which includes a drug screen in order to operate DART non-revenue vehicle.
• High-level analytical skill to find solutions to complex problems.
• Proficient using PC and software applications.
• Valid Texas Class A, B, or C drivers license, no Driving While Intoxicated (DWI) conviction within the last (60) consecutive months, not more than one (1) DWI on driving record, and not more than three (3) convictions of moving violations within the last thirty-six (36) consecutive months on driving record in order to operate DART non-revenue vehicle.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills to effectively communicate with others both inside and outside of DART.
• Position is subject to 24-hour on-call status and mandatory callback during emergency situations.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Works in an environment where there is minimum exposure to dust, noise, or temperature. May be moderately exposed to unpleasant working conditions to include dust, noise, temperature, weather, petroleum products, and chemicals while visiting DART's operating facilities, assuming incumbent is observing all policies and procedures, safety precautions and regulations, and using all protective clothing and devices provided.

Note: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. The statements are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All employees may perform other duties as assigned.

DART is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, supporting diversity in the workplace. M/F/D/V