Emergency Public Information System Coordinator - Homeland Security & Emergency Management - Fort Bend County, TX : Job Details

Fort Bend County is ranked as one of the fastest growing counties in the nation. We have capitalized on not only the creed of our location, but on the quality of life for our families to call home. Our employees are the key to our success and the heartbeat of our foundation. The diversity and inclusivity of our community is our strength and at the forefront of a workplace environment welcoming to all. Live Here! Work Here!

* Serves as the coordinator for the regional public information system (Microsoft TEAMS); Responsible for the oversight of the system for the region and develops courses of action and recommendations to address issues to improve overall operations.

* Develop technology policies, procedures and master plans and identify solutions for continuous improvement.

* Responsible for the overall customer support, procurement support, maintenance, and upgrades of the system.

* Edits and maintains governance documents, coordinates activities of regional partners and POCs for the regional public information system.

* Attends local, regional, and state level technology meetings and maintains collaborative relationships with other regional coordinators to facilitate and support quality emergency planning.

* Maintains current knowledge of information assurance and security via literature review, newsletters, and/or conferences.

* Actively participates in and collaborates with state, regional, community and federal organizations that support emergency management program development.

* Assists in monitoring, creating and scheduling content for social media platforms.

* Drafts and/or edits press releases, statements and other media material.

* Monitors media coverage and preparing reports on public perceptions.

* Serves in the duty rotation and during planned events as scheduled.

* Performs other duties as assigned

* Serve as an on-call OEM Duty Officer assigned to a 24-hour shift on a rotating basis and performs assigned duties during Emergency Operations Center (EOC) activations. Must be available to work all shifts, including rotation, weekends and holidays.

MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS:

* Bachelor's Degree from accredited university with preferred degree in Public Administration, Urban Planning, Emergency Management, Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, Marketing or a directly related field or four years of directly applied experience in any of the disciplines above may substitute for the degree requirement. (in addition to the experience required for the knowledge substitution)

* 3 years of specialized experience in research, planning, Public information, public relations, emergency communications; Actual applied experience including any combination of the above is preferred.

* Considerable knowledge of planning methods and techniques, plan formulation, coordination techniques, and project management strategies. Knowledge of methods and techniques used in fact-finding, analysis, and interpretation of basic information, and projection of these facts into comprehensive plans, programs, and recommendations to meet future needs.

* Ability to use various software applications, including Microsoft Office Suite and familiarity with social media management platforms and graphics.

* Good verbal and written communication and organizational skills; interpersonal skills and ability to deal effectively with the public, other employees, and elected officials.

* Ability to work other than normal working hours during emergencies. Emergency Management coursework, with some meteorological knowledge and experience, is desirable.

* Essential Staff Must be available to be on-call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

* NIMS/ICS Professional Development Series should be completed within one year of hire, will be required to obtain the following training: IS-100, ISC-191, IS-200, IS-230, IS-235, IS-240, IS-241, IS-242, IS 244, IS-29, ICS-300, ICS-305, MGT-314, E-388, ICS-400, G-610, E0105, IS-700, IS-701, IS-702, IS-703, IS-704, IS-800, IS-2200.

* Valid driver's license issued by the state of Texas for operation of county vehicles.

* Position Specific Task book certification for Section Chief in EOC within 1 year of hire.

STARTING SALARY RANGE: $31.63 - $39.54 hourly based on qualifications

CLOSING DATE: Upon filling position

All full-time and part-time employees are members of the Texas County District Retirement System (TCDRS). Full-time employees also enjoy a wide-range of great benefits.

Fort Bend County is an equal opportunity employer, committed to non-discrimination in employment on any basis including race, color, religion or creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy status (including childbirth and related medical conditions), national origin, ethnicity, citizenship status, age (40 and over), physical or mental disability, genetic information, protected military and veteran status, political affiliation or beliefs, or any other classification protected by state, federal and local laws, unless such classification is a bona fide occupational qualification.

For more information on Fort Bend County's Title VI / Nondiscrimination Statement, visit www.fbctx.gov/comply

Fort Bend County is committed to providing equal opportunity and reasonable accommodations to employees with disabilities. FBC complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act and all other applicable federal, state and local laws regarding disability discrimination and accommodation.