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The City of Pearland, TX is seeking to hire an Office of Emergency Management (OEM) Outreach Coordinator to lead and improve aspects of the day-to-day operations of our Emergency Management department.
The OEM Outreach Coordinator earns a competitive salary of $22.69 – $24.56 /hour based on qualifications. Additionally, the city pays all premiums for our employees’ dental, long-term disability protection, and life insurance plus the majority portion of the medical premium for employees and their dependents. We also offer a retirement plan through the Texas Municipal Retirement System (TMRS) with a 2:1 employer match, life insurance, disability, access to the city’s recreation fitness center, employee assistance program, educational assistance, 11 paid holidays and 2 designated paid holidays, paid vacation, sick leave, and an active wellness program focusing on physical, mental, and financial health.
About The City Of Pearland
The City of Pearland has received a Top Workplaces of 2023 USA award from Energage, a leading research firm that specializes in employee engagement and workplace culture each year across the United States.
Pearland is one of the fastest growing cities in Texas due to affordable housing, outstanding schools, safe neighborhoods, and superb quality of life. Ranked as one of the top ten safest cities in Texas, Pearland residents know their families are safe and secure in the community and surrounding areas. Our close proximity to Houston, just a short 20-minute drive to downtown, allows residents to experience all the city has to offer including professional sports, world-class cultural amenities, and recreation.
Employees of the City of Pearland use multi-directional communication and cross-functional teams to promote a greater understanding of the organization by employees at all levels. We have created a culture of continuous learning that encourages and supports employee development and growth. Our work environment is one where innovation is not only supported but encouraged.
A DAY IN THE LIFE AS THE OEM OUTREACH COORDINATOR
The purpose of this class within the organization is to create, plan, and deliver community outreach programs, represent the city and the emergency management program in working with community groups, business interests, faith-based, non-profit and civic organizations to promote and facilitate disaster preparedness throughout the community.
Essential Functions
- Design, plan, organize, conduct, and participate in public education and community outreach activities.
- Design, plan, organize, schedule, and conduct internal and external events such as meetings, training, and exercises.
- Create, improve, and utilize checklists to deliver consistent products and establish efficient, repeatable processes.
- Research and recommend new outreach activities and materials.
- Prepare special outreach projects and campaigns for FEMA and NWS promotions (e.g., National Preparedness Month, Flood Awareness Month, Hurricane Season, etc.)
- Collaborate with the city’s Communications Department to develop high quality graphics and print material for internal and external audiences.
- Lead community recovery planning, facilitate creation and operation of a community-based preparedness and recovery committee.
- Cultivate mutually beneficial relations with non-profit, faith-based, and civic organizations as well as business interests (e.g., residential healthcare facilities, dialysis treatment clinics, and both public and private schools) to promote preparedness.
- Collaborate with the city’s Communications Department to maintain webpage and social media content, ensuring it is current, relevant, and useful to the community.
Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities
- Ability to perform under pressure and meet deadlines.
- Intermediate skill level in Microsoft Office – Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Outlook.
- Ability to communicate effectively with people from diverse cultures, ethnic backgrounds, and abilities.
- Ability to work with all groups in a diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, and ethnic background, including those with disabilities.
- Ability to work evening and weekend hours as needed for events and incidents.
Preferred Education And Experience
- Completed or currently enrolled in an associate degree program or higher for Emergency Management or a closely related field.
- Bachelor’s degree in emergency management or homeland security.
- Previous experience in an office / administrative setting.
- Previous experience in emergency management, or related field.
- Previous experience in public outreach, communications or marketing. Required Licenses/Certifications:
- Valid Texas driver’s license Preferred Licenses/Certifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in emergency management, homeland security or a closely related field.
- FEMA Independent Study courses: IS-100.c, ICS-200.c, ICS-700.b, ICS-800.d
- Completion of E/G-300 Intermediate Incident Command System for Expanding Incidents
- Completion of E/G-400 Advanced Incident Command System for Complex Incidents