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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:

– Advanced Professional

Base Description:

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

Level Summary:

– Demonstrates proficient and comprehensive knowledge of defined skill areas/applications. Applies knowledge of principles, practices, and procedures of a particular field to decision-making and problem–solving. Works under minimum supervision on varied and sometimes difficult work assignments, conferring with supervisor or subject matter experts on unusual matters. May lead others or a team in completion of complex assignments. Interprets and communicates information clearly, accurately, and persuasively. Researches and tries new approaches when solving difficult or novel problems.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

– Indirect supervisor or mentor for other full–time employees
– May serve as direct supervisor for part–time, student, and/or temporary workers, volunteers, or a full–time employee

Fiscal Responsibilities:

– May validate and pay invoices
– May monitor/track budgets and funding

Problem Solving:

– Encounters generally routine problems with progressively more complex and/or varied problems
– Typically follows recommended course of action and procedures to resolve problems
– May apply specialized knowledge and skills to resolve complex and/or varied problems, with supervisor oversight
– Researches and tries new approaches when solving problems

Independence of Action:

– Works with minimal supervision on more difficult work assignments, conferring with supervisor on unusual matters
– Follows precedents and procedures
– May set priorities and organize work within general guidelines established by supervisor

Communication and Collaboration:

– Communicates internally and externally within working unit and the University
– May communicate with external audiences for business purposes
– Promotes open communication in a manner that builds relationships among team members
– Applies appropriate strategies for managing conflict; negotiate reasonable compromises; propose and evaluate possible solutions
– Interprets and communicates information, ideas and instructions clearly, accurately and persuasively both verbally and in written materials intended for distribution

• Comp Grade – 11
• Minimum – $68,200.00
• MidPoint – $85,200.00
• Maximum – $102,300.00