Emergency Management Coord

University of Florida • Gainesville, FL

4d • $60,000 - $65,000 • Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for the development and implementation of an integrated preparedness plan, establishing multiyear training, exercise, and planning priorities for the university’s Emergency Operations Team (EOT) and stakeholders. The role also involves initiating and maintaining public outreach efforts to promote a culture of preparedness within the university community, collaborating with UF Alert stakeholders on program coordination and evaluation, and coordinating with university units and facilities across the state on emergency preparedness initiatives. The position may perform other duties as assigned by the Director or other appropriate administrator.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in an appropriate area and a minimum of two years of relevant experience.

Nice To Haves

• National or Florida Professional Emergency Management certification (IAEM CEM and/or FEPA FPEM) is preferred.
• One or more of Master Exercise Practitioner Program (MEPP), Planning Practitioner Program (PPP), or National Emergency Management Advanced Academy (NEMA) successful completion preferred but not required.
• Proficiency in emergency planning and plan execution, with specific expertise in physical and human resource planning and coordination and the development of training and communication programs.
• Strong organizational skills with demonstrated ability to multi-task effectively and to develop effective and constructive working relationships with a wide variety of people, including all levels of management.
• Superior ability to complete projects from conception through execution.
• Experience in development and implementation of a successful education and communications program in a variety of media.
• Excellent verbal skills and ease in giving presentations to all types of audiences.
• Strong writing, editing, and project management skills.
• Ability to work under pressure, exercising good judgment independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to recognize and adapt to changing conditions with a strong tolerance for ambiguity.
• Expertise in use of the Microsoft Office Suite in a Windows-based environment.

Responsibilities

• Development and implementation of an integrated preparedness plan establishing multiyear training, exercise, and planning priorities for the university’s Emergency Operations Team (EOT) as well as stakeholders within departments and colleges.
• Initiate and maintain public outreach efforts for the university community to promote a culture of preparedness.
• Collaborate with internal and external UF Alert stakeholders to address program coordination, performance evaluation, system testing, outreach efforts, and user training.
• Outreach and coordination with university units and facilities throughout the state on emergency preparedness initiatives.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Director or other appropriate administrator.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level