Emergency Management Coordinator

Overview

Utah State University seeks a proactive, forward thinking, and thoughtful Emergency Management Coordinator to serve under and assist the Director of Emergency Management in University wide emergency management and preparedness. This position will have a primary focus on the USU Statewide Campuses. This position will primarily work remotely within the State of Utah, but will be required to be trained at Utah State’s Logan campus. Under the leadership of the Director of Emergency Management the Coordinator will assist with: develop plans for the preparedness of and response to incidents and events at the University, USU Eastern, USU Blanding and its Regional Campuses (frequent travel to these campuses will be required); develop, organize, and administer the University Emergency Response Plan Program; review, coordinate, and update information requirements contained in the University Emergency Response Plan; coordinate with University safety and risk management functions for programs, interventions, and operations specified within the University Emergency Response Plan.This position will also be responsible for providing training to students, faculty and staff on life saving measures.

Responsibilities

Emergency Management and Planning: Under the supervision of the Director of Emergency Management will assist with the development, implementation, and evaluation of the campus-wide Emergency Management/Preparedness programs as well as coordinate with Community Emergency Services as they relate to the University and the establishment of a viable campus Emergency Operations Center. Responsible for the validation of campus efforts in instruction, certifications, documentation, and selection of materials and supplies with designated federal and state emergency management/preparedness agencies such as the Federal Emergency Management Agency, Department of Homeland Security, and State of Utah Division of Emergency Management. Assist with the development and implementation of the campus-wide Business Continuity Plan including planned exercises for the evaluation of its effectiveness. The primary emergency management efforts of this position will be to the 30 USU campuses located around the state of Utah.

 

Training and Instructional Program Monitoring: Assist with the coordination and evaluation of the University training and instructional programs in the areas of Emergency Management/Preparedness and Operational Continuity. Coordinate, oversee, and evaluate emergency preparedness trainings, including for man-made and natural disaster emergencies. Provide life saving measures training – AED, CPR, Stop the Bleed, basic first aid.

 

Continuity of Operations Planning: Under the supervision of the Director of Emergency Management will assist with the development, implementation, maintenance, and evaluation of a business continuity framework for campus that identifies departmental key responsibilities, functions, and assets essential to operational continuity. Work with university central Public Relations and Marketing to promote new and existing programs and services to internal and external customers. Participates in university-wide committees to establish customer service and administrative plans and policies related to Emergency Management.  Facilitates cooperative and collaborative community and institutional relationships.

 

DISCLAIMERThis job description is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to the job.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Four years of experience; or an associate degree plus two years of experience; or a bachelor's degree is required.
• Experience with disaster planning, emergency management, or emergency preparedness;
• Proficient with email, word processing, spreadsheets and presentation software;
• Knowledge of National Incident Management System (NIMS);
• Demonstrated interpersonal, and effective communication skills (written and speaking);
• Demonstrated ability to prepare and present professional reports.
• Have or be able to obtain a valid UT driver's license within 90 days and have a clean driving history and ability to be insured
• Demonstrated ability to work with diverse groups, and commitment to equity and inclusion.
• Certified or able to obtain certification to instruct in AED, CPR, Stop the Bleed and basic first aid.

Preferred Qualifications

• Completion of or training in FEMA ICS-100, 200, 300, 400, 700, and 800 training courses
• Conflict management and resolution skills;
• Experience in coordinating and providing emergency management training;
• Experience in grant writing;