Location: College Station,TX, USA
Job Title
Emergency Management Specialist I
Agency
Texas A&M University
Department
Emergency Management
Proposed Minimum Salary
Commensurate
Job Location
College Station, Texas
Job Type
Staff
Job Description
Our Commitment
Texas A&M University is committed to enriching the learning and working environment by promoting a culture that respects all perspectives, talents, and lived experiences. Embracing varying opinions and perspectives strengthens our core values which are: Respect, Excellence, Leadership, Loyalty, Integrity, and Selfless Service.
Who we are
Texas A&M University's emergency management team is responsible for writing emergency plans, providing training for first responders, designing and facilitating emergency exercises, education outreach, supporting special events, and responding to large-scale emergencies on campus and at off-campus instructional sites across the state. To learn more about the program, visit:
What we want
The Emergency Management Specialist I, as part of the department of Emergency Management, will be responsible for assisting with the implementation of and ensuring compliance with Texas A&M University's emergency management program requirements. 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.
What you need to know
Salary: $51,000 - $61,000
Special Note: A cover letter and resume are strongly encouraged. You may upload them on the application under the CV/Resume section.
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.
Required 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
Preferred Qualifications:
* Bachelor's degree in emergency management, public administration, business administration, or related field.
* More than two years of experience in emergency management.
* Experience in higher education emergency management.
* Completed FEMA instructor training courses.
Essential Duties/Tasks
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 and Special Event Operations:
* Support response to various workday and off-duty emergency incidents at the Texas A&M University - College Station campus. Supports special event planning and operations as needed.
* 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 including collaborating 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 assists in the development of action plans and timelines for accomplishing outstanding tasks.
Why Texas A&M University?
We are a prestigious university with strong traditions, Core Values, and a community of caring and collaboration.? Amenities associated with a major university, such as sporting and cultural events, state-of-the-art recreation facilities, the Bush Library and Museum, and much more await you.? Experience all that a big city has to offer but with a reasonable cost-of-living and no long commutes.
* Health, dental, vision, life and long-term disability insurance with Texas A&M contributing to employee health and basic life premiums
* 12-15 days of annual paid holidays
* Up to eight hours of paid sick leave?and at least?eight hours of paid vacation?each month
* Automatically enrollment in the?Teacher Retirement System of Texas
* Health and Wellness: Free exercise programs and release time
* Professional Development: All employees have access to free?LinkedIn Learning?training, webinars, and limited financial support to attend conferences, workshops, and more
* Employee Tuition Assistance and Educational Release time for completing a degree while a Texas A&M employee
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All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution's verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution's procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.
Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer.