Emergency Management Program Supervisor

Scottsdale USD 48•Scottsdale, AZ

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Emergency Management Supervisor assists the Director of Safety and Security with the development, implementation, management, and leadership of the District’s Emergency Operations Plans, statistics for the division, and agreements with outside agencies for assistance during incidents. This role is crucial for maintaining safety and security within the school environment.

Requirements

High School Diploma or G.E.D. required.
Three (3) years of related work experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job
Completion of FEMA IS-100, IS-200, IS-700 and IS-800.
ICS 300 and 400 required within 1 year after employment
Valid Arizona Driver’s License required
Ability to obtain First Aid and CPR Certifications within 30 days of employment and maintain a current status
Must be able to pass a fingerprint and criminal background check
Safety and security principles, practices, equipment, and procedures
Incident Command System
Emergency Management Cycle: Mitigation, Prevention, Preparedness, Response, and Recovery
Arizona and Federal laws pertaining to schools, youth, and personnel related matters
Principles of supervision, organization and administration
Drugs and alcohol and their detection and effects
Statistical reporting and use of charts and graphs
Standard modern office equipment to include a computer and associated software applications, word processing, operating a copy and fax machine, telephone, and portable radio
Program development, implementation, and management
Leadership and mentoring
Scheduling activities, meetings, training, and events
Strong computer skills including word processing, spreadsheets, student database
Accurate typing skills
Plan and manage multiple projects
Providing customer service
Problem solving, exercising judgment, and making decisions as to appropriate action under pressure in accordance with rules, regulations and policies
Effective verbal and written communication
Correct English usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation and vocabulary
Interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with coworkers, supervisor, students, parents, the general public, etc. sufficient to exchange or convey information and to receive work direction
Interacting with a significant diversity of individuals or groups
Working individually and within a team
Recognizing potential security risks and identifying and resolving potential security issues
Observing situations, accurately determining an effective course of action, recalling details, and preparing written reports
Gathering, collating, processing, evaluating, and/or classifying data
Skills as required of a Security Officer as listed in that job description
Restrain and control potentially violent students and/or other persons
Move effectively and forcefully in response to unexpected situations
Maneuver and work in a variety of ground conditions to include paved, gravel, rough or turf areas
Climb stairs, to include stadium stairs, as well as other elevations
Perform security work that requires sitting, standing, and walking/continuous movement for long periods of time in all weather/climate conditions to include inclement weather, direct sunlight, and extreme temperatures
Lift and operate all types of portable fire extinguishers
Utilize two-way radios to hear and respond to radio communications, voice instructions and/or commands under a variety of working situations and background noise levels consistent with large crowd environments and/or traffic control
Drive a golf cart and ride a bicycle on a moderate basis throughout the day
Perform first aid
Work involves the performance of duties where considerable physical exertion is required as a normal part of the job. Assistance is normally available to perform unusually physically demanding tasks. Work may involve lifting and carrying objects up to 100 pounds occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds constantly to move objects.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in emergency management or related field, preferred
Experience working with youth and public preferred
Experience working with special needs students preferred

Responsibilities

Development, implementation, management, and documentation of the District’s Emergency Management Program
Assistance with interviewing, selection, and training of new security staff
Organizing and providing on-going in-service training to all staff in emergency management
Assisting site administration with personnel issues, performance and evaluation of emergency issues
Oversee the capture and reporting of Security and Emergency Management statistics
Assist with review of daily security staffing levels and manage the placement of security substitutes
Travel throughout the District to provide security coverage as needed (fulfilling the duties and responsibilities of the security officer job description)
Working under limited supervision and often independently
Interacts and maintains positive relationships with students, parents, school administrators, other school staff, the public, and other agencies for the purpose of communicating and/or receiving information regarding situations that may affect safety within the school environment
Maintains confidential student, employee and other information
Responds to emergency situations, which may include alarms, fights, injuries, accidents, and/or other related incidents, to ensure the safety of students, staff, and property
Serves as a part of the District Incident Command System (ICS) team
May administer first aid and/or CPR
Assists administrators, staff, and students during crisis situations including fire drills, lockdowns, bomb threats, and other emergencies
Helps to evacuate or lockdown buildings as needed
Works a flexible work schedule to include split shifts, extra duty, evenings, nights and weekends
Performs other job-related duties as assigned