Description

• Develop, maintain, and update campus-wide emergency plans for preparedness, response, continuity of operations, mitigation & recovery. Coordinate the planning and readiness of the Emergency Operations Center (EOC) for the University Park Campus and Health Sciences Campus. Facilitate the planning and development of department, school, and response team specific plans. Provide emergency management technical consultation, advice and service throughout the university to staff, administration, students, and faculty.
• Coordinate, design, and conduct emergency management exercises. Train and advise the university community regarding safety and emergency response protocols and procedures to ensure compliance with federal, state, local, and university policies and regulations. Develop and present public information and preparedness education programs for students, faculty, staff and visitors.
• Prepare and/or coordinate after action reports following exercises and major emergencies, including recommending improvements and incorporating findings into current emergency management plans and training. Facilitate post-incident and exercise de-briefings. Create and maintain after-action reports and tracking of action items and gaps. Coordinate the follow-up to ensure actions are resolved.
• Respond to emergencies and disasters to provide emergency management subject matter expertise including coordination of command posts or the Emergency Operations Center. Support the Business Continuity Specialist with the activation and facilitation of continuity plans.
• Assist with the coordination of the USC Mass Notification System and associated dependencies. Maintain currency on federal, state, and local legislation, regulation changes, and changes to codes and standards; keep informed of current and emerging issues and trends in area of specialty. Develop and maintain liaison with city, county, state, federal, and other external agencies.
• In the event of an emergency, the employee holding this position is required to “report to duty” in accordance with the university’s Emergency Operations Plan and/or the employee’s department’s emergency response and/or recovery plans. Familiarity with those plans and regular training to implement those plans is required. During or immediately following an emergency, the employee will be notified to assist in the emergency response efforts, and mobilize other staff members if needed.
• Performs other related duties as assigned or requested. The University reserves the right to add or change duties at any time.

Requirements

Minimum Requirements

Education: Bachelor’s degree, combined experience/education as substitute for minimum education.
Experience: At least 3 years experience leading emergency management planning and execution
Combined experience/education as substitute for minimum work experience
Driver's License
CEM/AEM or obtain within one year of employment
Ability to show calm, effective leadership, and to make decisions amidst stressful emergency response events.
Proven ability to work in a high-volume environment with frequent interruptions and changing priorities.
Ability to exercise tact and discretion in dealing with confidential and sensitive matters, and the ability to prioritize and organize work, handle multiple assignments and meet competing deadlines.
Preferred Qualifications and Skills

We welcome candidates who demonstrate:

Master’s degree
5+ years of experience in emergency or crisis management.
CERT Instructor
ICS Instructor
Experience using EOC software, such as VEOCI or Web EOC