Emergency Management Coordinator

Emergency Management Coordinator

Pay Grade: 618

Location: Central Office

Vacancy Announcement

Nature Of The Work

Office Environment WC 8810

Brief Description

The Emergency Management Coordinator assists BRA's Emergency Manager with implementing the BRA's all-hazards, emergency management plan (EMP) and represents the BRA in emergency response efforts. This is accomplished by working collaboratively with BRA's Emergency Manager to enhance BRA's EMP to ensure consistency with state and federal Emergency Management Program requirements; provide organization-wide technical expertise, guidance, and training; and assist local, county, state or federal emergency management officials when requested. Position is also responsible for developing Emergency Action Plans (EAPs) for BRA owned and/or operated facilities, that comply with state and federal emergency management standards, regulatory requirements and BRA policies and procedures. Successful candidate will have a working knowledge of the Texas Government Code Chapter 418, hierarchies, policies and procedures, the Texas Division of Emergency Management's State of Texas Emergency Management plan, State Operations Center, Regional and local Disaster Districts, and the Texas Emergency Management Council. Additional obligations are to assist with development, execution, and evaluation of training exercises; enhance emergency communication skills with BRA management and operations staff; provide critical thinking in response to potential or existing threats to BRA assets or emergency conditions; prepare documentation to log emergency management response, incident needs; and lessons learned, and fulfill additional duties as assigned.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in emergency management, Risk Management, Public Administration or related field
• Completed course requirements to earn a bachelor's degree in the field related to the position and is expected to utilize this level of education during the workday to the benefit of the organization.
• Minimum five to ten years' experience demonstrating of progressively increasing responsibilities or an equivalent combination of education.
• Valid Class C Driver's License and Good Driving Record
• Certified Emergency Manager or Certified Texas Emergency Manager preferred, and if not certified, must obtain within two years employment
• NIMS/ICS Certified, and if not certified, must obtain within one year of employment.

• Bachelors Degree (in related field) - Completed course requirements to earn a Bachelor's degree in the field related to the position and is expected to utilize this level of education during the work day to the benefit of the organization.

Key Competencies

• Handling a large amount of work efficiently and effectively.
• Investing time and energy into understanding the evolving nature of their role within the organization, and developing the skills, behaviors, procedures, and perspectives to be successful...
• Effectively adapting to tight deadlines, heavy workloads, and sudden or frequent changes in priority in order to accomplish objectives.
• Demonstrating support for innovation and for organizational changes needed to improve effectiveness; initiating, sponsoring, and implementing change management practices; helping others to successfully navigate organizational change.
• Acquiring and demonstrating knowledge of safety and health procedures as they relate to the human resources of the organization and the protection of property.
• Creating honest, trusting, and successful working relationships with others (inside and outside the organization) by consistently demonstrating competence and reliability in job performance, and representing what is best about the organization through demonstrated principles, actions, and communications

POSTING DATE: September 9, 2025. Open until filled.

CERTIFICATES AND LICENSES REQUIRED: Certified Emergency Manager or Certified Texas Emergency Manager is required within two years employment.

BENEFITS: Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, 457/401, Life Insurance, LTD, Wellness Programs, Tuition Reimbursement

SALARY: $95,283.28- $152,453.25 annually. This is an exempt position.

BRAZOS RIVER AUTHORITY, EOE: The BRA was created by the Texas Legislature in 1929 and exists to develop, manage and protect the water resources of the Brazos River Basin. Today, BRA's staff develops and distributes water supplies, provides water and wastewater treatment, monitors water quality, and pursues water conservation through public education programs. The BRA is looking for dedicated individuals who are team and customer-focused, perform their jobs ethically and with integrity, are adaptable and embrace diversity, seek innovative and creative ways to conduct business, have a desire to grow with a great organization, and are committed to the mission and goals of the BRA.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE: All applicants, including current employees, must submit an on-line Application for Employment Form to the Brazos River Authority by way of the Brazos River Authority Web site at www.brazos.org. Click on Careers, then Employment Opportunities, then click here for a list of available positions, then click on the position to start the application process