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Deputy Senior Director, Emergency Services

Company: Endeavors
Location: San Antonio
Posted on: January 23, 2025

Job Description:

Job DetailsJob Location SAN ANTONIO, TXPosition Type Full-TimeEducation Level Bachelors Degree -Travel Percentage Up to 25%Job Shift Days Description JOB PURPOSE:

Reporting to the Senior Director of Emergency Services, the Deputy Senior Director of Emergency Services will be responsible for the planning of direct disaster responses for crisis management activities, prepares emergency plans and procedure for natural disasters and other emergency scenarios. Collaborate with other organizational leaders to anticipate potential risks, assess probabilities, and develop plans to respond effectively. The Deputy Senior Director must always maintain positive relationships with Endeavors partners. This position is responsible for identifying, vetting, and securing new partnerships to expand effective and efficient service delivery.
Qualifications ESSENTIAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:


  • Sets goals and evaluates results to ensure that program objectives and requirements are in line with the contract agreement.
    Partner with all levels of government and private organizations for mitigation, preparedness, and response needs.
    Together with organizational and departmental leadership, work to leverage strategic relationships with service partners and other stakeholders to strengthen the network and grow Endeavors' impact. Provides strategic thinking as it relates to Endeavors future expansions in new jurisdictional areas.
    Builds and deepens relationships with partners (existing and new) to ensure engagement in future program expansions.
  • Knowledge of local, state, and federal laws and regulations relevant to program areas; and of the principles and practices of public administration.
  • Conduct research on solutions to current gaps and provide plans to improve overseeing as necessary.
  • Demonstrated proficiency in data-driven program management and continuous quality improvement.
  • Proficient in planning, prioritizing, organizing and following-through on variety of tasks, projects, and reports.
    Participates in developing and managing complex program budgets. Creates reimbursement procedures and monitors program spending.
    Leads staff in meeting the program contract obligations' objectives in a manner that respects and encourages their individual skills and educates them regarding the tasks and skills required to meet objectives.
    Ensure work plan development, adherence to internal operating policy and procedures, and compliance with contractor obligations.
    Develops, updates and promotes the use of key educational and technical assistance resources; participates in developing program policies and procedures.
    Participates in developing funding reports and proposal submission.
    Ability to complete and understand an Operational IAP
    Develop ICS structure for current and future operations for Emergency Services
    Develop plans, procedures and protocol for all-hazards incident management and incident-specific response in accordance with contracts.
    Maintain knowledge and situational awareness of current developments in emergency management and facilitate intelligence and information sharing across the division and/or agency as appropriate using MNS.
    Monitor and inform division and agency leadership of activities of changes that could affect the likelihood of an emergency (national and international) as well as those that could affect response efforts and details of contract activation and/or plan implementation.
    Develop division and agency emergency operations plans, standard operating procedures and concept of operations.
    Other duties as assigned.


    EDUCATION: Bachelor's degree required. Strong preference in Emergency Management, Public Safety, Public Administration or a closely related field.

    EXPERIENCE: At least 15 years of experience in the field of Emergency Management. At least 5 years' experience in procuring and managing state and federal contracts. Experience managing budgets of over $5 million. Demonstrated success developing and evaluating program models, and experience successfully operating innovative programs.

    Strong Knowledge of federal, state, and local all-hazards emergency management agencies. Leadership experience during a real-world disaster response. Strength in managing, developing, coaching, and retaining individuals and teams. Demonstrated results in managing complex systems and proven experience negotiating win-win agreements. Personal qualities of integrity, credibility, and a commitment to and passion for Endeavor's mission.

    ATTENDANCE: Must maintain regular and acceptable attendance at such level as is determined in the employer's sole discretion.

    LICENSES: Driver's License with clear record.

    VEHICLE: Must have daily use of a vehicle without prior notice.

    OTHER: Must be available and willing to travel to various locations and with such frequency as the business need dictates.

    Endeavors has a longstanding practice of providing a work environment that is free from all forms of employment discrimination, including harassment, because of race, color, sex, gender, age, religion, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We recruit, hire, employ, train, promote, and compensate individuals based on job-related qualifications and abilities.

    Endeavors also provides reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities or based on a sincerely held religious belief, in accordance with applicable laws. If you need to inquire about an accommodation, or need assistance with completing the application process, please email or speak with your recruiter.

    Endeavors is dedicated to offering reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities. If you are a qualified candidate with a disability and need help submitting your application online, please reach out to us at . If you are chosen for an interview, we will provide further details on how to request accommodations for the interview process.

Keywords: Endeavors, Austin , Deputy Senior Director, Emergency Services, Executive , San Antonio, Texas

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