MANAGER, EMERGENCY AND HOMELAND SECURITY PREPAREDNESS NEEDED - Los Angeles, CA

Posted on: 07-15-2025 08:00 AM PST

Job Description:

This listing closes on 8/11/2025 at 5:00 PM Pacific Time (US & Canada); Tijuana.

This position manages and directs complex development, implementation, monitoring, evaluation, and enhancement of the agency's emergency and homeland security preparedness programs
This position is with the Metro Emergency Management Department and will oversee the Testing, Training, and Exercise Program ensuring regulatory compliance for the Rail System as well as fulfilling the obligation for training and exercises with our Bus system and other departments
This position also supports other phases of emergency management in various areas of mitigation, planning, response, and recovery
Identifies and assists with developing, implementing, and updating programs, work processes, procedures, and activities to enhance agency readiness for incidents, emergencies, and disasters
Plans, prepares, implements, and updates Agency Emergency and Homeland Security Preparedness Plan(s)
Ensures agency is in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local codes and regulations impacting emergency and homeland security preparedness
Coordinates with Metro operating entities and first responder agencies in the planning and completion of emergency response drills, and preparation and periodic updates of Site Emergency Action Plans or other program documentation
Serves as liaison with outside agencies, including the Los Angeles County Office of Emergency Services, to improve interagency coordination for emergency and homeland security preparedness
Develops and maintains effective communication linkages with state, county, and city homeland security units such as the State Office of Homeland Security, United States Department of Transportation (DOT), Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Federal Transit Administration (FTA), Los Angeles Sheriff's Department (LASD), and American Public Transit Association (APTA)
Pursues, develops, and maintains Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness Management communications with first responders and transportation agencies at the international level
Works closely with law enforcement, emergency response, and transportation agencies to cost-effectively enhance Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness awareness as well as mitigation/preparedness of any and all terrorist actions
Oversees and manages assigned staff in the disciplines of information dissemination, and administration related to the function of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness Management
Works with Metro's grant-writing staff to capture both short- and long-term critical needs for the agency that encompass threat prevention, homeland security, emergency response, communications, specialized equipment, specialized training, and special pilot projects that may be either unique to regional operations or mutually-beneficial to other transportation and first responder relationships throughout the region and/or the United States
Pursues funding partnerships with other transit and first responder agencies
Coordinates, develops, and implements, and updates agency Continuity of Operations Plan(s); oversees the National Incident Management System (NIMS) and the Incident Command System (ICS) training and compliance to applicable standards and regulations
Advises and makes recommendations to the Chief Systems Security and Law Enforcement Officer, DEO (Deputy Executive Officer), and CEO (Chief Executive Officer) on homeland security, emergency preparedness management, and related environmental matters
Creates maps or visualization output focused on critical transportation infrastructure and natural disasters utilizing geographic information systems (GIS)
Prepares emergency situation status reports that describe response and recovery efforts, needs, and preliminary damage assessments
Provides training to internal and external staff
Prepares emergency exercise after-action reports that capture lessons learned and track action items to completion
Pursues and oversees emergency preparedness training program opportunities and seminars that may be available to Metro from National Training Institute (NTI), Transportation Safety Institute (TSI), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Emergency Management Institute (EMI), and other sources that will lessen agency's vulnerabilities, and enhance team-building, coordination, and communications among Metro and other agencies
Provides leadership, work direction, and motivation to staff
Communicates and implements safety rules, policies, and procedures in support of the agency's safety vision and goals; and maintains accountability for the safety performance of all assigned employees
Contributes to ensuring that the Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) policies and programs of Metro are carried out
May be required to perform other related job duties
Compile, analyze, and interpret complex data
Manage time and staff effectively
Prepare comprehensive reports and correspondence
Metro provides reasonable accommodation to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions
Type and use a keyboard and mouse to perform necessary computer-based functions

Job Requirements:

A combination of education and/or experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the essential functions of the position
Additional experience, as outlined below, may be substituted for required education on a year-for-year basis
Bachelor's Degree in Emergency Management, Engineering, Public Safety, Public Administration, Business, or a related field
Six years of relevant experience or three years of relevant supervisory-level experience administering emergency management development or response planning in a large organization and/or in transportation operations
FEMA (Federal Emergency Management Agency) ICS (Incident Command System) training in IS-100, IS-200, IS-300, IS-700, and IS-800 required
A valid California Class C Driver License or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out job-related essential functions
Exposure to weather, physical, mechanical, electrical and chemical hazards
Knowledge of (defined as a learned body of information that is required for and applied in the performance of job tasks)
Theories, principles and practices of first responder procedures, applicable laws and regulations, and security measures
Applicable local, state, and federal laws, codes, and regulations governing homeland security preparedness and emergency preparedness
State and National policy on emergency management applications
Law enforcement, service, and emergency agencies
GIS (Geographic Information Systems) specific to the emergency incident management, i.e., mapping, AutoCAD, engineering, and modeling
Training principles and techniques, and methods for evaluation
Incident Command System theory and implementation
Modern management theory
Skill in (defined as the proficient manual, verbal, or mental utilization of data, people, or things)
Effectively planning and organizing homeland security and emergency preparedness response programs
Establishing and implementing relevant emergency preparedness policies and procedures
Exercising sound judgment and creativity in resolving challenges, in developing strategies, and in emergency situations
Communicating effectively orally and in writing
Interacting professionally with various levels of Metro employees and outside representatives
Ability to (defined as a present competence to perform an observable behavior or produce an observable result)
Reason through complex emergency management issues, problem solve, and troubleshoot
Represent Metro before elected officials and the public
Read, write, speak, and understand English
Close exposure to computer monitors and video screen
Physical Effort Required
Sitting at a desk or table
Operate a telephone or other telecommunications device and communicate through the medium
Communicating through speech in the English language required

Salary:

$99,278.40 - $148,928.00 Annually

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