LANIER TECHNICAL COLLEGE; COORDINATOR OF EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS
About The Position
Lanier Technical College is hiring a full-time, benefits-eligible, FLSA-exempt, salaried Coordinator of Emergency Preparedness for its Hall Campus. The position balances strategic planning and operational response by creating and maintaining campus-wide emergency, business continuity, and hazardous communication plans; coordinating preparedness drills, exercises, and training; and supporting campus incident management and real-time emergency response. The Coordinator works with college departments, Building Marshals, and public safety agencies and helps ensure compliance with applicable Technical College System of Georgia (TCSG), local, state, and federal emergency management regulations. The position also maintains AED, Narcan, and tourniquet devices. The role reports to the Chief of Police. The selection process includes a background check, pre-employment questionnaire, professional reference check, psychological exam, voice stress deception test, pre-employment physical, and drug screen. The position is available now. After six months of employment, the position offers one day of telework.
Requirements
- Georgia POST Police Certification.
- High school diploma or GED and two years of experience as a certified police officer.
- Valid Georgia driver’s license.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
- Ability to establish priorities and manage competing demands in a dynamic, fast-paced environment with time-sensitive deadlines.
- Ability to demonstrate diplomacy, tact, and professionalism while coordinating complex emergency or safety initiatives.
- Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information appropriately.
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and as an effective team member in high-pressure or emergency environments.
- Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills to collaborate with campus departments, administrators, and external emergency partners.
- Comprehensive understanding of emergency management principles, including NIMS, ICS, and FEMA emergency planning guidelines.
- Familiarity with local, state, and federal emergency management protocols, including the Clery Act, GEMA/HS, and continuity of operations planning (COOP).
- Knowledge of risk assessment and hazard mitigation practices, emergency communications systems, and business continuity planning in higher education.
- Understanding of how external emergency response agencies—including law enforcement, fire, EMS, and public health—interface with campus operations.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to clearly communicate complex emergency procedures to varied audiences.
- Proficiency in planning, coordinating, and executing emergency preparedness exercises and training.
- Skill in developing and managing multiple concurrent projects with attention to detail and adherence to timelines.
- Excellent organizational, computer, and communication skills; ability to work independently under pressure and in challenging or hazardous conditions.
Nice To Haves
- Georgia Certified Emergency Manager (CEM).
- OSHA 10 Certification.
Responsibilities
- Develop, update, implement, and maintain the Emergency Operations Plan, Business Continuity Plan, and Hazardous Communication Plan.
- Develop, maintain, and monitor the hazardous materials inventory for compliance and safety, including the Safety Data Sheet (SDS) inventory and inventory software.
- Coordinate and conduct annual fire and tornado preparedness drills at all campuses.
- Coordinate and conduct annual active shooter preparedness and response training, and provide comprehensive safety programs for staff and students as needed.
- Coordinate Narcan training and inventory, OSHA training as required, and in-person AED and Stop the Bleed training classes.
- Conduct annual AED inspections and maintenance; maintain AED, Narcan, and tourniquet devices.
- Serve as the Hazardous Communication Program and Right to Know Coordinator; review container labeling procedures annually and maintain a master hazardous-material training log.
- Coordinate training and drills with the anhydrous ammonia department.
- Provide employers and contractors with information about hazardous materials they may encounter on campus, and assist departments with chemical inventories.
- Conduct annual chemical inventory audits, monthly eyewash station inspections, and quarterly emergency drench shower inspections; coordinate annual third-party eyewash station inspections.
- Oversee the management and maintenance of Evac Chairs.
- Assist the Chief of Police with campus incident management and support real-time emergency responses in coordination with college departments, Building Marshals, and public safety agencies.
- Help ensure compliance with TCSG, local, state, and federal emergency management regulations.
- Attend annual TCSG peer group meetings.
- Perform other work-related duties as assigned by the supervisor.
Benefits
- Choice of retirement plans: Georgia State Employees’ Pension and Savings Plan or Teachers’ Retirement System.
- Health and flexible benefits insurance options.
- Sick leave accrual of 10 hours monthly.
- Annual leave accrual of 10 hours monthly.
- 13 state holidays annually.
- One day of telework after six months of employment.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
