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Logistics Specialist

Texas Division of Emergency Management9 open roles

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Bryan, TX
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8.0% of postings close within 7 days. Measured by our own scanner across the market. Texas Division of Emergency Management postings stay open a median of 14 days.

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  1. 1.6%1 day
  2. 3.5%3 days
  3. 8.0%7 days
  4. 14.9%14 days
  5. 34.1%30 days
This job: posted 5 days ago

Texas Division of Emergency Management median: 14 days open

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Job Title

Logistics Specialist

Agency

Texas Division of Emergency Management

Department

R8 Preparedness and Response Section

Proposed Minimum Salary

$29.23 hourly

Job Location

Bryan, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

The Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) is an emergency response entity, and this status can affect working hours, travel and change in duties as needed. As part of the State Management Team (SMT), this position performs, under general direction, complex logistics operations coordination for TDEM during daily operations as well as response operations. Work performed includes, but is not limited to, management of warehouse operations, inventory management, materials handling, equipment operation, readiness, and management of state staging areas. During special event, emergency and/or disaster operations, this position may deploy to physically austere or challenging work sites and/or work extended hours, weekends, including overnight for extended periods, sometimes with limited notice or relief, to support twenty-four (24)-hour operations at warehouse facilities.

In addition, TDEM meets the Department of State Health Services (DSHS) criteria for Advanced Life Support (ALS)/First Responder Organization (FRO) status. This position’s work duties also includes inventory management of basic and advanced life support supplies, which includes receiving and shipping of supplies across the state of Texas to TDEM certified/licensed EMS employees.

Availability for after-hours and weekend work is required. Must have the ability to operate outside of regular working hours during activations in the field, DDEOC, or State Operations Center, and able to deploy from their assigned duty station for extended periods in the aftermath of a disaster without relief or with minimal rest.

*Salary is a fixed rate and is non-negotiable.

*This position is located on-site and not subject to telecommuting.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Coordinates and manages warehouse operations, including shipping, receiving, operation of industrial material handling equipment, such as forklift and pallet jack, and responsibility for warehouse safety.
  • Manages lifecycle of inventory in state warehouse locations, including inventory management, equipment maintenance, and general resource management.
  • Transports equipment, supplies and/or other commodities to other locations utilizing Ford F-350 or similar vehicle, towing trailers (multiple sizes) or other equipment.
  • Provides training or presentations to interested stakeholders on emergency logistics policies, procedures, and best practices.
  • Manages emergency response warehouse operations, including supervision and management of contract workers, receiving orders in web-based systems, fulfilling and shipping orders, and coordinating with key partners such as state agencies, vendors, and contractors.
  • Manages the disaster life cycle of supplies and equipment, from pre-disaster readiness, to dispatch, to rehabilitation and return to stock.
  • Deploys from normal duty station to identified location for extended periods of time to manage disaster response logistics facilities.
  • During a disaster, may serve as a lead worker to assist other staff.
  • Ability to travel fifty (50)%.
  • Performs related work as assigned.
  • Face-to-face and person-to-person interactions are required.
  • Maintains regular course of attendance during authorized work schedule and work extended hours when needed.
  • Availability for after-hours and weekend work is required. Must have the ability to operate outside of regular working hours during activations in the field, DDEOC, or State Operations Center, and able to deploy from their assigned duty station for extended periods in the aftermath of a disaster without relief or with minimal rest.
  • Ability to drive

This document represents the major duties, responsibilities, and authorities of this job, and is not intended to be a complete list of all tasks and functions. Other duties may be assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education – Bachelor’s degree in applicable field or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Experience – Two (2) years’ progressively responsible work experience in logistics, warehouse management, equipment and inventory control, material handling or other related work.

Preference – Degree in logistics, supply chain management, emergency management or a related field. Experience with inventory management of basic and advanced life support, including shipping/receiving EMS supplies.

*Additional work experience or the type described above may be substituted for the education requirement on a year-for-year basis. Thirty (30) semester hours is equivalent to one (1) year of experience. A completed advanced degree in a relevant field may also be substituted in lieu of work experience.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

  • Strong organizational skills.
  • Strong and effective communication skills.
  • Strong analytical reasoning and problem-solving skills.
  • Strong interpersonal communications skills, including communication with poise, tact, and diplomacy.
  • Ability to anticipate and identify issues and problem solve.
  • Ability to lead and motivate others.
  • Ability to maintain confidential and protected information.
  • Ability to deploy as needed.
  • Ability to work extended or non-traditional hours such as after-hours, weekends, holidays, overnights emergencies and disasters, to include twelve (12)-hour shifts during State Operation Center activations, sometimes for extended periods with limited notice or relief.
  • Ability to transfer weights of fifty (50) lbs.
  • Ability to work in a safe manner and to comply with safety standards and best practices.
  • Proficiency in word processing and spreadsheet processing software.

REGISTRATION, CERTIFICATION OR LICENSURE:

  • Valid Texas driver’s license.
  • Must obtain a minimum of one (1) valid material handling certification (forklift, swing reach) within one (1) year of hire date.
  • Within one (1) year of employment, must complete the following Incident Command System (ICS) courses: ICS-100, ICS-200, IS-700, IS-800 and FEMA Professional Development Series.

*Additional Military Crosswalk (occupational specialty code) information can be accessed at: http://www.hr.sao.texas.gov/CompensationSystem/JobDescriptions.

*Resumes are not accepted in lieu of an application.

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.

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