Coordinator, Emergency Preparedness

Front Range Community College•Westminster, CO

62d•Onsite

About The Position

As the Emergency Preparedness Coordinator, you will be responsible for planning, implementing, and managing all aspects of emergency preparedness, response, recovery, and mitigation for all college campuses. This includes coordinating with campus departments, local emergency services, and other stakeholders to ensure the safety of students, faculty, staff, and visitors. Aligned with the College's commitment to a safe and welcoming environment, you will contribute to fostering a conducive atmosphere for work and study. Remote work may not be an option for this position, necessitating a consistent presence on campus. Frequent travel to other campuses may be required. Please note: You need to be a Colorado resident on your first day of employment. Also, Front Range Community College is an E-Verify employer.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Emergency Management, Public Administration, Homeland Security, or a related field and 2 years of public safety related work experience.
OR
Six (6) years of emergency management experience, disaster planning, or a similar role.
AND
Current/Valid Driver's License.
Knowledge of principles and practices related to facilities and personal security/safety techniques and design required.

Nice To Haves

Ability to communicate effectively in Spanish.

Responsibilities

Develops, coordinates, and maintains the college's comprehensive Emergency Operations Plan (EOP) and the Continuity of Operations Plan (COOP).
Conducts risk assessments to identify potential threats and vulnerabilities.
Plans, designs and delivers training programs, drills, and exercises for faculty, staff, and students.
Creates emergency response protocols for natural disasters, hostile intruder situations, medical emergencies, and other incidents.
Works with all departments, leadership, and local partners to determine needs and provides assistance related to planning and preparedness.
Collaborates with local, state, and federal agencies to align emergency plans with regional and national standards.
Drafts and prepares letters, correspondence, special reports, and presentations.
Completes research, collects data, and generates reports.
Maintains awareness of budget and necessary spending for emergency management program.
Manages the application to and management of emergency management related grants.
Assists area shift supervisors with conducting fire drills, managing evacuation procedures, and maintaining records in accordance with Colorado Fire Code.
Establishes, directs and manages the Emergency Management Response Team.
Develops and distributes educational materials to increase campus community awareness of emergency protocols.
Delivers presentations on emergency preparedness, including educating the Campus Safety team.
Builds strong partnerships and acts as the key point of contact with community organizations, including law enforcement, fire services, and public health agencies.
Manages Safety Committees on each campus.
Promotes a culture of safety and preparedness on campus.
Educates the campus community on the Emergency Operations Plan.
Ensures compliance with federal, state, and local regulations, such as Clery Act, FEMA, and OSHA standards.
Maintains records of emergency plans, training sessions, and drills.
Reviews and updates emergency policies and procedures regularly.
Serves as the Incident Commander during on-campus emergencies or coordinates as liaison with the designated Incident Command team.
Facilitates communication of real-time information to campus stakeholders during emergencies through alerts and notifications.
Evaluates and updates evacuation, lockdown, or shelter-in-place procedures as necessary.
Develops post-incident recovery plans to restore campus operations.
Conducts after-action reviews and provides detailed reports on incidents.
Identifies lessons learned and implements changes to improve future emergency response efforts.
Manages campus mitigation projects, such as improving infrastructure resilience and enhancing safety measures.