Community Resource Liaison

Community Resource Liaison

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in applicable field or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Two (2) years of related experience
• Working knowledge of TDEM, state, and federal regulations, legislation, guidelines, policies, and procedures
• Knowledge of the principles and practices of emergency management, disaster preparedness, emergency response or disaster recovery, and of program planning, implementation, and monitoring
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Ability to analyze problems, identify causative factors, and apply actions to effectively resolve current, and prevent recurrences of, problem conditions
• Ability to work other than normal working hours, including during disasters and emergencies, sometimes for extended periods with limited relief
• Skill in operating a variety of office and specialized equipment including a laptop computer with a variety of software (e.g., Microsoft Office Suite)
• Valid Texas Driver’s License

Responsibilities

• Serve as a liaison between TDEM, local officials, volunteer group representatives, federal agency representatives, and other potential disaster responders regarding community recovery programs or other related programs
• Work in collaboration with internal and external stakeholders to identify, plan, and coordinate activities for resources for disaster survivors
• Assist in planning, implementing, organizing, and coordinating community recovery programs that involve local, state, and federal agencies, volunteer groups, and the public
• Assist in developing or refining goals for the Incident Support Task Force (ISTF) division and legislative reporting in compliance with House Bill 6 from the 86th Legislative Session and Code 418 requirements
• Coordinate and deliver emergency management and disaster recovery programs specific to community recovery and training with local governments, emergency response organizations, regional organizations, other state agencies, volunteer groups, disaster non-profit organizations, and private industry
• Provide technical assistance and guidance to local governments regarding the state standards for emergency planning, training, and recovery
• Plan, implement, coordinate, monitor, and evaluate policies and procedures for disaster recovery programs and non-profit engagement
• May participate in or observe local, state, and federal emergency exercises representing TDEM, ISTF, and the state
• Assist with projects defining recovery resources from non-profits, local, state, and federal agencies tracking disaster survivors from response through recovery
• Working across the ISTF sections, supporting the development of operational plans and administrative continuity
• Provide guidance or information of local, state, and federal programs initiatives for disaster jurisdictions and long-term recovery to capitalize on available funding sources
• Develop processes, plans, and strategies in support of improving and developing the ISTF operational objectives
• Collaborate disaster survivor information from iSTAT, IA (Individual Assistance) programs, GLO (General Land Office), VOADs (Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster), and recovery teams to quantify success and gaps of standard recovery operations
• Gather data and prepare reports for the initial damage information and needs assessment for disasters
• Assist and support other TDEM functions during planned and unplanned incidents and events
• Facilitate workshops and meetings
• Develop strong community relationships. Responsible for establishing and maintaining relationships with voluntary agencies active in disaster and Long-Term Recovery committees statewide
• Assist in the identification of best practices for data collection related to damage assessments and needs assessments and then provide training to the regional ISTF coordinators/liaisons around the state
• Face-to-face and person-to-person interactions are required
• Maintain a regular course of attendance during authorized work schedule and work extended hours when needed
• Ability to travel up to 30%
• Performs related work as assigned

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with disaster response and recovery efforts is highly preferred