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Emergency Management

The Emergency Management Specialist implements the comprehensive emergency management program for the University through collaboration and coordination of plans, projects, training, exercises, and outreach within the University community and surrounding jurisdictions.

• Research, coordinate, facilitate, develop, and write emergency management plans for multiple campuses across the University
• Conduct needs assessments; develop, and deliver training to teams at campuses and within units across the University to familiarize them with their plans and support the Emergency Management Program
• Lead teams through the process of creating emergency management plans for their area; support the creation of templates, training materials, individual accounts, and support documentation
• Assess improvements to the Emergency Operations Center; support personnel working in the center and oversee new technology implementation
• Implement and maintain the emergency notification and business continuity systems
• Identify the need for, develop, and facilitate exercises across multiple campuses and units to test the plans created in support of the Emergency Management Program
• Represent emergency management at local and state meetings and events
• Participate in and assist regional emergency management with large scale exercises and training
• Serve as a member of the Emergency Operations Center Activation Team

Level:

– Intermediate Professional

Base Description:

– Completes activities, tasks, and/or projects of a functional nature.

Level Summary:

– Demonstrates ability to perform intermediate tasks in defined skill areas. Demonstrates intermediate knowledge of internal procedures. Works under general supervision, performing assignments that may be varied and sometimes difficult. Supports team decisions and follows through with team responsibilities. Interprets and communicates information clearly and accurately. Demonstrates intermediate problem–solving skills.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

– May serve as direct supervisor for part–time, student, and/or temporary workers or volunteers

Fiscal Responsibilities:

– May validate and pay invoices

Problem Solving:

– Encounters generally routine problems; occasionally faces more complex and/or varied problems
– Typically follows recommended course of action and procedures to resolve problems
– Applies knowledge of larger unit goals, priorities, and related procedures in determining course of action

Independence of Action:

– Work is generally monitored by supervisor
– Detailed instructions and procedures are generally provided
– Uses available guidelines to make appropriate adaptations to routine situations and refers other situations to supervisor

Communication and Collaboration:

– Communicates internally within working unit and/or the University
– May communicate with external audiences
– Collaborates closely with team members
– Interprets and communicates information, ideas and instructions clearly and accurately both verbally and in written materials intended for distribution

• Comp Grade – 10
• Minimum – $61,800.00
• MidPoint – $75,700.00
• Maximum – $89,600.00