Description

EH&S is seeking an Assistant Director of Emergency Management (ADEM) to support Stanford University's enterprise-level emergency management program, reporting to the Director of Emergency Management. The ADEM will assist in the overall direction of the Office of Emergency Management (OEM) by managing, planning, organizing, and coordinating a comprehensive range of emergency management programs and services. You will manage and direct contractors, provide support to the Director regarding OEM projects, policies, goals, and priorities, and act on behalf of the Director in their absence. This role requires the use of considerable independent judgment and discretion and serves as a leading subject matter expert. If you are looking for a position that involves close coordination with university staff to strengthen interdisciplinary collaboration, enhance a culture of preparedness, and reduce risks in research settings, this may be the ideal opportunity for you. Through continuous improvement initiatives, the ADEM role contributes to advancing the teaching and research mission of Stanford University.
This position is classified as an Emergency Essential Role and is subject to on-call and reporting requirements in accordance with University policy.

Requirements

To be successful in this position, you need:

• Ability to manage environmental, health, and safety functions and staff, or programs and/or staff in a professional service environment.
   
  Knowledge of applicable federal, state, and local regulations.
   
  Ability to interpret and apply regulations.
   
  Ability to ensure environmental, health, and safety program compliance.
   
  Ability to assist with conducting environmental health and safety related risk assessment, mitigation, and crisis management.
   
  Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to cultivate strong and collaborative relationships inside and outside the organization.
   
  Ability to lead professionally in emergency/crisis situations.
   

Additional Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to prepare and direct the preparation of comprehensive written reports and oral presentations.
   
  Ability to work under significant pressure, be subject to extended work hours, and be on-call in case of emergencies.
   
  Considerable knowledge of: the principles, practices, and methods of emergency management; the laws, rules, regulations and best professional practices governing the establishment and maintenance of emergency management systems including the Incident Command System (ICS); threats/hazards/conditions leading to major emergencies, their effects, mitigation, response strategies, resource requirements, damage assessment, crisis communications, and recovery methods; the operation of an emergency management center; federal and state policies and guidelines for emergency assistance and funding; and principles and practices of supervision and performance management, budget and fiscal management, and general administration.
   
  Demonstrated competencies in emergency management program and process development/improvement.
   
  Expertise with organizational communications in group facilitation and instruction.   
   
  Excellent leadership skills and experience with effective implementation of emergency management-related operational programs.
   
  Strong organizational, analytical, problem-solving, and project management abilities.
   

Certifications and Licenses:

• Must possess and maintain a valid California non-commercial Class C Driver's License.