Unit Chief

Unit Chief

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field from an accredited four-year college or university or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Seven (7) years of progressively responsible experience in training or adult learning for a metropolitan, state, public sector, military, or large-scale organization, including two (2) years of supervisory experience
• Working knowledge of, or the ability to rapidly assimilate information related to TDEM, state and federal regulations, grant requirements, legislation, guidelines, policies, and procedures
• Knowledge of adult education principles, methods, practices, techniques, materials, and processes and of uses and operation of audio-visual tools associated with training
• Knowledge of state and federal regulations regarding emergency management activities
• Knowledge of management and supervisory methods and principles, leadership principles, performance and productivity standards, and fiscal/budget management
• Knowledge of Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act for accessibility standards
• Proficient in management and supervisory methods and principles, performance and productivity standards, and fiscal/budget management
• Proficient in developing curriculum and educational publications for professional development
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook) and learning management software
• Ability to perform statewide recruitment and outreach with system members, stakeholders, and local jurisdictions
• Ability to develop plans, policies, and procedures for efficient workflow and overall effectiveness
• Must exhibit integrity, provide clear direction to subordinates, promote teamwork, and motivate others to accomplish goals
• Ability to demonstrate poise, tact, and diplomacy and establish and maintain effective working/professional relationships with internal and external customers
• Ability to be organized, flexible, and effectively prioritize in a multi-demand and constantly changing environment
• Ability to meet multiple and sometimes conflicting deadlines without sacrificing accuracy, timeliness, or professionalism
• Ability to effectively communicate and present information and/or training to individuals and a wide variety of audiences
• Ability to produce clear, concise, and professional documents, reports, and presentations
• Ability to access relevant information and utilize and/or present research and conclusions in a clear and concise manner quickly and efficiently
• Ability to examine data/information, discern variations/similarities, and identify trends, relationships, and causal factors, as well as grasp issues, draw accurate conclusions, and solve problems
• Ability to responsibly handle sensitive and confidential information and situations and adhere to applicable laws/statutes/policies related to access, maintenance, and dissemination of information
• Availability for after-hour and weekend work is required

Responsibilities

• Assists the Division Chief, Training and Section Chief, Academy in managing and overseeing activities of the agency’s Fort Worth Emergency Management Academy
• Creates and oversees curriculum development, program analysis, program compliance, and logistics
• Identifies training needs for the program, establishes goals and objectives, develops and approves training and education schedules, priorities, and standards for achieving goals, and manages evaluation activities
• Develops and implements techniques for evaluating business functions for the academy
• Develops and evaluates budget requests, monitors budget and grant expenditures, and adjust, as necessary
• Conducts policy research and the revision of plans, policies, procedures, and related documents required to maintain and ensure compliance
• Conducts gap analysis, identifies areas of needed change, and makes recommendations to improve business operations
• Represents the business function, division, or department at meetings, hearings, trials, conferences, and seminars or on boards, panels, and committees
• May manage programs focusing on continuous process improvement
• May manage staff development plans and activities for Academy staff
• Plans, assigns, supervises the work of others and conducts performance evaluations
• Serves as a hiring manager for the vacant position(s) within the assigned units and recommends finalist selection through a chain of command
• Ability to travel up to 25%
• Face-to-face and person-to-person interactions are required
• Maintains a regular course of attendance during authorized work schedule and works extended hours when needed
• Performs related work as assigned

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with a major or coursework emphasis in Emergency Management, Criminal Justice, Public Health, Homeland Security, Planning, Public Administration, Education or Business Management
• Supervisory experience within an emergency management, emergency response, public safety, or grant management profession