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Emergency Management Specialist I

Texas A&M University, Dallas, TX, United States


A Glimpse of the Job The Emergency Management Specialist, as part of the department of Emergency Management, is responsible for implementing and ensuring compliance with the Texas A&M University’s emergency management program requirements at the Dallas campus. This position coordinates with the campus leadership and other stakeholders across all phases of emergency management to ensure a safe environment for all employees and visitors. The position adheres to requirements that ensure compliance with applicable Federal and State regulations, as well as Texas A&M University System (TAMUS) policies and regulations.

Essential Duties/Tasks

Assist with reviewing and updating the campus emergency operations plans, including all attachments and annexes

Assist with review of departmental continuity plans

Emergency Planning

Assist with reviewing and updating the campus emergency operations plans, including all attachments and annexes

Assist with review of departmental continuity plans

Training for students, faculty, and staff

Supports the emergency management training program to ensure compliance

Helps facilitate training and orientation sessions on emergency management topics

Assists with NIMS-level training and other appropriate emergency management training to response organizations and departments including Emergency Operations Center personnel

Exercises

Assists in the development and facilitation of emergency and continuity exercises

Education Outreach

Supports the education outreach program through participating in various activities and engagement with students, faculty, and staff on emergency management topics

Emergency Response

Support response to various workday and off-duty emergency incidents at the Dallas campus

Monitor intelligence related to emergencies or emergency hazards that may impact campus personnel and operations

Emergency Preparedness

Assists with the emergency preparedness efforts for the University in collaboration with interjurisdictional partners and representing the University on a local, state, and federal level with various emergency management agencies

After Action Reviews

Assist with after-action reviews and assist in the development of action plans and timelines for accomplishing outstanding tasks

What You Need To Know Salary: $55,000-65,000 annually

Required Education And Experience

Bachelor’s degree in emergency management, public administration, business administration, or related field or the equivalent combination of education and experience

Two years of experience in emergency management or emergency response related field

Required Licenses And Certifications

Must have a Class “C” vehicle operator’s license or ability to obtain within 30 days of employment

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in emergency management

More than two years of experience in emergency management

Experience in higher education emergency management

Completed FEMA instructor training courses

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

Excellent communicator, presenter, trainer

Must be able to collaborate with university employees and students

Must be able to complete FEMA courses within 1 year of employment: NIMS 700, 800, 100, 200, 300, 400

Other Requirements And Factors

This position is security sensitive

This position requires compliance with state and federal laws/codes and Texas A&M University System/TAMU policies, regulations, rules and procedures

All tasks and job responsibilities must be performed safely without injury to self or others in compliance with System and University safety requirements.

Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.

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