Salary: $96,390.00 - $118,724.74 Annually
Location : Public Safety Center - 1700 Kohlers Crossing, Kyle, TX
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number:Department: Kyle Police Department
Division: Office of the Chief
Opening Date: 10/27/2026
Closing Date: 11/10/2026 11:59 PM Central
FLSA: Exempt
Description Under general supervision, coordinates the City's emergency management programs to ensure preparedness, effective response, and compliance with local, state, and federal requirements. Develops and maintains emergency plans, policies, and procedures, and supports City departments throughout planning, response, and recovery operations. Collaborates with state and county emergency management agencies and internal departments to develop, implement, and coordinate emergency management plans and procedures.
Essential Functions - Coordinate supervision, training, hiring, performance evaluations, and staff appointments within assigned emergency management functions.
- Maintain the City's Emergency Management Plan and ensure ongoing operational readiness.
- Coordinate administrative operations of the City's Emergency Operations Center (EOC) and Emergency Response Notification system.
- Identify and resolve procedural and operational issues and develop emergency management policies, procedures, objectives, and plans through research and data analysis.
- Oversee the development, preparation, and implementation of updates to the City's Emergency Management Plan and Emergency Operations Plan.
- Evaluate the efficiency and effectiveness of service delivery methods, workflows, support systems, and reporting structures and implement improvements as needed.
- Assist the City Council, City Manager, and Department Heads with Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) and Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) processes, ensuring accurate documentation and compliance.
- Perform related work as required.
Qualifications, Education, and Experience Minimum Qualifications
- Must possess, or be able to obtain within 90 days of hire, a valid Texas Driver License and be eligible for coverage under the City's vehicle insurance provider.
- Bachelor's degree in emergency management, business, public administration, or a related field.
- At least four years of experience in a municipal, county, regional, or state emergency management position.
- Must pass a Criminal Justice Information Systems (CJIS) fingerprint-based background check and maintain CJIS eligibility.
Preferred Qualifications
- Associate Emergency Manager (AEM) or Certified Emergency Manager (CEM) certification.
- Certified Texas Emergency Manager.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities - Knowledge of emergency management principles and practices, including NIMS, ICS, emergency preparedness, mitigation, response, recovery, and continuity of operations.
- Knowledge of applicable federal, state, and local laws, regulations, ordinances, and TDEM requirements related to emergency management.
- Knowledge of EOC operations, emergency communications, notification systems, disaster planning, and community preparedness.
- Knowledge of public-sector budgeting, risk management, resource allocation, and program administration.
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office 365, cloud-based applications, emergency management software, and related technology.
- Skill in developing, implementing, and evaluating emergency management plans, policies, procedures, programs, and exercises.
- Skill in coordinating emergency preparedness and response activities involving multiple departments, agencies, and community partners.
- Skill in analyzing complex situations, identifying risks, and developing effective solutions.
- Skill in preparing clear and accurate reports, plans, policies, presentations, and other written materials.
- Skill in communicating effectively with City leadership, elected officials, employees, government agencies, community organizations, and the public.
- Ability to exercise sound independent judgment and make effective decisions during emergency and high-pressure situations.
- Ability to plan, prioritize, and manage multiple programs, projects, and operational needs.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
- Ability to respond effectively to emergency incidents, including working extended hours and in inclement or hazardous conditions.
- Ability to adapt to changing conditions, emerging threats, and evolving priorities.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise discretion when handling sensitive information.
Additional InformationThis description is intended to indicate the kinds of tasks and levels of work difficulty required of the position given this title and shall not be construed as declaring what the specific duties and responsibilities of any position shall be. It is not intended to limit or in any way modify the right of management to assign, direct and control the work of employees under supervision. The listing of duties and responsibilities shall not be held to exclude other duties not mentioned that are of similar kind or level of difficulty.
- Medical, Dental, and Vision
- UHC Rewards (earn up to $300 annually)
- Employee Assistance Program
- Crunch Fitness Employee Discount @ $29.99 (employee only)
- Health Savings Account (HSA) contributions from the City with qualifying medical plan enrollment
- Flexible Spending Health and Childcare Accounts (FSA) available
- Paid Vacation Leave: Three weeks (120 hours), accrued by pay period starting at date of hire (available for use after completion of a 6-month initial probationary period)
- Paid Sick Leave: Three weeks (120 hours), accrued by pay period starting at date of hire
- 14 paid holidays
- 2 paid personal days per fiscal year (prorated depending on hire date)
- Retirement plan includes a 7% contribution of an employee's gross salary to the Texas Municipal Retirement System (TMRS) with a City contribution match of 2 to 1
- Optional 457b Deferred Compensation Plan through Empower
- Voluntary Life and AD&D Insurance plans offered for employee, spouse, and children
- Optional Plans: Cancer Coverage, Critical Illness, Accident, Hospital Indemnity, Wellness Benefit, Long-Term Care
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Do you have a bachelor's degree in emergency management, business, public administration, or a related field?
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Do you have at least four years of experience in a municipal, county, regional, or state emergency management position?
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