Senior Liaison Officer

Job Title

Senior Liaison Officer

Agency

Texas Division of Emergency Management

Department

R2 District 4

Proposed Minimum Salary

$7,393.75 monthly

Job Location

Fort Worth, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

The Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) is an emergency response entity, and this status can affect working hours, travel, and change in duties as needed.

The Senior Liaison Officer collaborates with the Assistant Chief to assist with field operations throughout the state.  This position is subject to statewide assignment under other Assistant Chiefs. Work involves supporting the planning, developing, and implementing local/county emergency management programs and providing technical assistance to program staff, governmental agencies, community organizations, and the public. Assists with supporting local emergency operations centers (EOCs) or Disaster District Emergency Operations Center (DDEOCs) during planned and unplanned events. Works under limited supervision, with moderate latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgement.

Availability for after-hours and weekend work is required. Must have the ability to operate outside of regular working hours during activations in the field, DDEOC, or State Operations Center, and able to deploy from their assigned duty station for extended periods in the aftermath of a disaster without relief or with minimal rest. Must have availability for extensive travel as needed by vehicle or other mode of transportation.  Position is assigned a fleet vehicle.

This position reports to the District Chief, DD-4.

*Salary is at a fixed rate.

*This position is located on-site and not subject to telecommuting.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Support the coordination of emergency management programs with local governments, emergency response organizations, regional organizations, TDEM, other state agencies, volunteer groups, and private industry.

• Performs incident management within their assigned region.

• Advise and provide technical assistance to local governments regarding emergency management and TDEM programs.

• Maintain appropriate communications with county, district, and administrative staff to facilitate comprehensive understanding of the emergency management programs within region.

• Utilize appropriate evaluation strategies/techniques to determine the progress of emergency management programs.

• Utilize evaluation results to make recommendations for local emergency management program revisions and modifications.

• May brief divisional officers or appropriate officials with information during an emergency, threat to public safety or property.

• Provide support for the planning, development, and evaluation of emergency management, public safety, or homeland security programs.

• Provide liaison and support between local officials, volunteer group representatives, TDEM, state agency, federal agency representatives, and other potential disaster responders.

• Conduct initial damage surveys and needs assessment for disasters; prepare reports varying in form from free text reports to detailed Disaster Summary Outlines.

• Evaluate local/county programs to determine compliance with requirements, laws, regulations, policies, and procedures related to emergency management.

• Assist with preparing and supporting the Disaster District Emergency Operations Center during planned and unplanned events.

• May serve as a support member of the state staff at the Joint Field Office or may be deployed to assist at other incident facilities.

• May participate in or observe local, state, and federal emergency exercises representing TDEM and the state.

• Provide coordination and support to the Texas hazard mitigation program, including but not limited to the following:

  • Provides information to local partners about accessing FEMA Hazard Mitigation and other funding opportunities.

  • Provides information related to the local hazard mitigation planning process for local partners.