Description

EH&S seeks an Emergency Management Coordinator to join the Stanford University’s Office of Emergency Management (OEM).  You will serve as the unit’s lead coordinator for the development, delivery, support, oversight and management of training through the Emergency Management Program.  This position will be responsible for developing, conducting, and evaluating exercises related to emergency preparedness and response efforts, recommending improvements (policy, infrastructure, training and equipment) pursuant to lessons learned through drills and exercises, integrating exercises into university, local and statewide plans. You will manage and coordinate maintenance and readiness of OEM facilities and resources. If you enjoy seeking out and developing connections with a broad network of university, local government, and professional organizations, especially to support response to a major emergency or disaster, then this may be the job opportunity for you!  Potential applicants are encouraged to check cost of living comparisons.

Requirements

To be successful in this position, you need to bring:

• Demonstrated ability to conduct risk assessments/evaluations and provide recommendations for risk mitigation or hazard identification. 
   
  Quantitative and qualitative data analysis skills.
   
  Basic understanding of environmental, health, and safety principles and practices; government environmental, health, and safety requirements and university policies; and related knowledge of pertinent scientific fields to which this background can be applied.
   
  Demonstrated organizational skills and detail orientation and ability to manage competing priorities.
   
  Ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing with diverse audiences; ability explain technical concepts clearly and concisely. 
   
  Ability to maintain appropriate current knowledge of and interpret specific government agency requirements (statutes, regulations, licenses, and permits).
   

Additionally, preferred knowledge, skills, and abilities would include:

• Knowledge of: Federal and state disaster preparedness, response, recovery, and mitigation programs; practices and standards relating to emergency management; contemporary principles, practices, and theory of management techniques; and organization, functions, and activities of institutions of higher education. 
   
  Ability to: Identify potential hazards and recommend necessary preparedness and response actions to protect public safety and property; maintain effective working relationships; work effectively without close supervision and manage multiple projects concurrently; exercise judgement and initiative during stressful emergency situations and adopt effective courses of action; react quickly, efficiently, and calmly in an emergency situation; demonstrate tact and professional demeanor; communicate effectively orally and in writing at a level commensurate with successful job performance; maintain records and prepare reports and briefings; interpret a variety of codes, ordinances, and regulations pertaining to emergency management; use a wide variety of computer software applications and systems.
   

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