MANAGER, EMERGENCY AND HOMELAND SECURITY PREPAREDNESS

Metro’s mission is to provide a world-class transportation system that enhances the quality of life for all who live, work, and play within LA County.

Description

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.

Examples of Duties

• 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
  

Minimum Qualifications

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. A typical combination includes:

Education

• Bachelor's Degree in Emergency Management, Engineering, Public Safety, Public Administration, Business, or a related field
  

Experience

• 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
  

Preferred Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications (PQs) are used to identify relevant knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSAs) as determined by business necessity. These criteria are considered preferred qualifications and are not intended to serve as minimum requirements for the position. PQs will help support selection decisions throughout the recruitment. In addition, applicants who possess these PQs will not automatically be selected.

The following are the preferred qualifications:

• Extensive experience leading Homeland Security Exercise and Evaluation Program (HSEEP) compliant Exercise Programs

Certifications/Licenses/Special Requirements

• FEMA (Federal Emergency Management Agency) ICS (Incident Command System) training in IS-100, IS-200, IS-300, IS-700, and IS-800 required
  
• FEMA Professional Development Series (PDS) Certificate or Advanced Professional Series (APS) Certificate preferred
  
• International Association of Emergency Managers (IAEM) Certified Emergency Manager (CEM) Certificate preferred
  
• 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
  
  

Essential Knowledge

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
  
• Compile, analyze, and interpret complex data
  
• Represent Metro before elected officials and the public
  
• Manage time and staff effectively
  
• Prepare comprehensive reports and correspondence
  
• Read, write, speak, and understand English
  

Special Conditions

The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by the employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Metro provides reasonable accommodation to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Working Conditions

• Typical office situation
  
• 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
  
• Type and use a keyboard and mouse to perform necessary computer-based functions
  
• Communicating through speech in the English language required
  

(AW)

Metro is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, ancestry, national origin, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, religion, age, veteran status, or disability. Learn more about Metro’s Equal Employment Opportunity Program . Metro does not deny participation in the application process to anyone with prior justice system involvement, in line with Fair Chance hiring practices.

Selection Procedure

Applicants who best meet job-related qualifications will be invited to participate in the examination process that may consist of any combination of written, performance, or oral appraisal to further evaluate job-related experience, knowledge, skills and abilities.

Application Procedure

To apply, visit Metro's website at www.metro.net and complete an online Employment Application.

Computers are available to complete online Employment Applications at the following Metro location:

METRO Headquarters, Employment Office
One Gateway Plaza
Los Angeles, CA 90012

Telephone: (213) 922-6217 or persons with hearing or speech impairments can use California Relay Service 711 to contact Metro.

All completed online Employment Applications must be received by 5:00 p.m. on the closing date. Late applications will not be considered.

*Open to the public and all Metro employees

This job bulletin is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of duties, responsibilities, or requirements. Employees may be required to perform other related job duties.

*Please refer to the applicable benefit type (Regular or Temporary)*

BENEFITS FOR REGULAR EMPLOYEES

Benefits cover probationary or regular full-time (working at least 40 hrs/week) employees of Metro.

We offer a range of high-quality medical, dental and vision plan options as well as health care spending accounts for you and your family. Metro will cover a significant portion of your health care premiums.

Medical/Dental/Vision Plan- Employee has the choice of 3 separate medical plans and 3 dental plans. A separate vision plan is included in each medical plan.

Group Life Insurance- PTSC pays for an amount equal to your annual salary, rounded up to the nearest $1,000. Minimum amount of life insurance is $30,000.

Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance- PTSC provides $50,000 coverage for each employee. Additional voluntary coverage in amounts up to $500,000 is available at favorable premium rates.

Long-Term Disability Insurance- 100% employer paid. Provides employees with a minimum income of 60% of earnings after six months of disability. Buy up or buy down options available.

Holidays- 12 days a year: New Year's Day, Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, Presidents' Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veterans' Day, Cesar E Chavez, Juneteenth,Thanksgiving Day, Day After Thanksgiving, and Christmas Day.

Time off with Pay (TOWP)- Compensates employees who are on approved absence from work for reasons such as illness, injury, medical and dental appointments, personal business, vacation, or observance of (a) religious holiday.
Years of Service Annual Accrual
Hire date - 5 years20 days
Beginning of 6th - 10th year25 days
Beginning of 11th - 15th year30 days
Beginning of 16th + years35 days

Pension Plan- PTSC retirement plan is the Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS). Vesting is five (5) years. Minimum retirement age is 52, based on the 2% at 62 formula.

Other Benefits: Transportation passes for employees and/or eligible dependents; Medicare; Tuition reimbursement; credit union membership; SDI; Deferred Compensation Plan; 401(K) Thrift plan; EAP; Medical and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts; Flexible work schedules; and Jury Duty Pay.

BENEFITS FOR TEMPORARY EMPLOYEES

Temporary (Contingent) employees are eligible for the following benefits only:

• Kaiser medical insurance
• Public Pension Plan
• 457/401K Plan
• Flex Spending
• Paid Sick Time
• Fare Media
• Rideshare Subsidies
• Metro One Fitness membership

For more information on the Benefits Enrollment for Contingent Employees, please visit LA Metro’s Pension & Benefits website at www.benefits.metro.net .

Closing Date/Time: 8/11/2025 5:00 PM Pacific

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• Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority - LA Metro

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