Logistics And Warehousing Jobs in Brenham, TX

JOB SUMMARY

The Fire Services Director (“Director”) reports to the Commissioners Court and receives day-to-day direction from the County Judge. He or she is responsible for the strategic direction, development, implementation, and oversight of comprehensive programs relating to fire safety, emergency preparedness, and non-law enforcement public safety. He or she ensures compliance with applicable codes, regulations, and standards while promoting a safe environment for all personnel, stakeholders, and citizens. The Director serves as the primary liaison with fire departments, emergency responders, law enforcement, regulatory agencies, Commissioners, and the media.

SUPERVISION

The Director reports to the "Court" and receives day-to-day direction from the County Judge. He or she supervises the County’s officials in charge of Fire Protection and Emergency Services, and supervises logistical and administrative staff.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS, EDUCATION, AND EXPERIENCE

• Strong leadership, communication, and crisis management skills
• Minimum 10 years of progressively responsible experience in fire safety, emergency management, and/or public safety, including supervisory experience.
• Associate’s degree or higher in Emergency Management, Fire Science, Criminal Justice, Public Safety, Public Administration, or Business Administration, or related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Required Certifications
• CPR certification AHA or Red Cross
• Texas DSHS EMT certification
• Texas Commission on Fire Protection Basic Firefighter Certification required, or SFFMA Firefighter I and II Certification
• Valid Class A/B Texas driver’s license with a satisfactory driving record
• National Incident Management System certifications (NIMS) 100, 200, 300, 400, 700, 800
• Knowledge of applicable fire codes, regulations, and emergency management protocols.

PREFERENCES

• Previous experience administering municipal or county departmental budgets
• 5 years of experience working with rural Volunteer Fire Departments and Volunteer Firefighters
• Experience as a Public Information Officer or handling similar responsibilities
• Texas DSHS EMT-Paramedic certification
• Advanced NIMS certifications
• Incident Commander
• Operations Section Chief
• Advanced Emergency Operations Center Functions, or
• ICS Incident Commander Course

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES

The Director must be able to perform the following essential job duties with or without reasonable accommodation. These duties and responsibilities are not all inclusive of the those necessary to perform this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform Essential Job Duties.

1. Plans, coordinates, supervises, and evaluates Emergency Management operations.
2. Ensures the coordination of emergency management systems during emergency and disaster operations and effectively manages all phases of emergency activities.
3. In emergencies, coordinates preparedness, mitigation, response, and recovery programs with local, state and Federal officials; coordinates emergency information and mutual aid resources and takes action as necessary; arranges for the effective use of ad hoc task force teams and other expert advisory councils, as necessary and appropriate.
4. Takes part in emergency and disaster operations; plans, coordinates, evaluates, recommends, and applies procedures during all phases of emergency management for mitigation, response, relief, and recovery.
5. Coordinates with the 911 Department to ensure that all location addresses in the unincorporated areas of the County are assigned and routed to the correct fire and EMS service areas when a 911 call is made.
6. Develops and adapts strategies for the transfer of emergency management information; provides planning assistance to local, state, and Federal agencies; develops efficient procedures for risk assessment; develops emergency planning standards and reviews criteria for compliance with the standards.
7. Assists as needed regarding mass public gatherings; participates in EMTF and other state asset emergency management teams.
8. Serve as directed and informs the public/media during emergency events.
9. Plans, conducts, and evaluates emergency drills and exercises in coordination with public service agencies, including rural, volunteer, and municipal fire departments, as well as State/Federal partners; develops and maintains effective training, response, and preparedness programs for fire and emergency incidents; manages operations and resources to meet program goals by organizing workloads, assigning staff, training and motivating volunteers, and monitoring progress to implement necessary improvements.
10. Plans and implements programs to effectively carry out policies and goals; reviews departmental performance and effectiveness; reports on operations, outcomes, and strategic initiatives to the Commissioners Court; and engages with elected/appointed officials, emergency management personnel, community leaders, and the public regarding all aspects of the Department’s activities and services.
11. Coordinates the preparation and presentation of an annual budget for Emergency Management and Fire Services; plans for and reviews specifications for new or replaced equipment. Develops, recommends, and administers the annual budget and forecasts funds needed for equipment, materials, supplies, and staffing. Monitors expense, approves needed funds, and plans for budget purposes.
12. Consults with local, State, and Federal officials on policy, regulations and legislation, and ensuring adherence to State and Federal statutes, regulations and guidelines.
13. Prepares and delivers presentations to Court, departmental leadership, advisory boards, civic organizations, and the general public, including presentations on fire prevention, arson investigation, and emergency management programs as needed or requested. Collects, interprets, and analyzes data to develop studies, reports, and supporting documentation for departmental planning, performance evaluation, and informed decision-making, including annual reports and other materials as directed. Communicates data and findings in clear, language for a wide range of audiences. Formulates, advises and presents recommendations (including burn ban declarations and limitations on the sale and use of certain types of firework recommendations) impacting departmental programs and county policies, including the development of alternatives and solutions to support legislative, regulatory, and operational initiatives.
14. Performs county audits of all homeland grant equipment and emergency management equipment.
15. Researches, prepares, and submits grant applications for private, State, and Federal funding for the County’s Emergency Management and Homeland Security projects; administers grant projects and programs.
16. Represents Washington County on various advisory committees (HSAC, Regional Interoperable Communication, BVRAC, etc.), and provides County input and assistance by service on various public safety, fire, EMS, and emergency management committees with local, regional, state, and federal government entities and other public agencies to ensure coordinated preparedness and response efforts.
17. Attends conferences and meetings to keep abreast of current trends in the field; represents the County Emergency Management Department in a variety of local, county, state and other meetings.
18. Performs all other duties and tasks as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs)

The Director must possess, or rapidly acquire and develop the following KSAs:

1. Knowledge of relevant federal, state and local laws, codes, and regulations related to the Essential Job Duties;
2. Knowledge of county government operations;
3. Ability to work with detailed documents and arrive at correct solutions;
4. Ability to accept constructive criticism and tolerate impolite behavior from customers and colleagues;
5. Be highly motivated and a self-starter with the ability to plan and execute time sensitive activities and processes to meet deadlines;
6. Ability to get along well and work effectively with department managers, employees, and Commissioners Court in a cooperative, helpful, and professional manner;
7. Ability to maintain highly ethical behavior and communications;
8. Ability to maintain confidentiality regarding personnel and employment related information; and
9. Ability to communicate in person, by telephone, in writing and electronically, in order to interact in a courteous, respectful and effective manner with the general public, elected and appointed officials of the County and other organizations, and other County personnel.

PHYSICAL AND MENTAL REQUIREMENTS

In order to successfully achieve the goals of the County and Department, the Director must meet the following physical and mental requirements with or without reasonable accommodation. These requirements are representative, but not all inclusive of the physical and mental requirements necessary to perform this job. The Director must have the ability to understand, learn, remember and communicate information about the job.

1. The ability to understand the meaning of, and use and speak words understandably and effectively in the English language.
2. Good hearing and listening abilities, that is, the Director must be able to hear spoken words from co-workers, supervisors, and others.
3. Good motor coordination skills, that is, the Director must be able to coordinate his or her eyes, hands and fingers rapidly and accurately in order to handle precise movements such as typing and in response to visual, auditory and other stimuli.
4. Make/use repetitive hand motions over an extended period, as when typing.
5. Walk up and down stairs.
6. Work under pressure and under deadlines in order to respond to co-workers and the public.
7. Sit, stand, move around, bend, reach, stretch, grasp, push and pull and remain upright for extended periods of time in one area. Must be able to lift or move objects weighing as much as 100 pounds.