Emergency Management Specialist I

Texas A&M University System•Dallas, TX

1d•$55,000 - $65,000

About The Position

The Emergency Management Specialist, as part of the department of Emergency Management, is responsible for implementing and ensuring compliance with the Texas A&M University’s emergency management program requirements at the Dallas campus. This position coordinates with the campus leadership and other stakeholders across all phases of emergency management to ensure a safe environment for all employees and visitors. 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.

Requirements

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
Must have a Class “C” vehicle operator’s license or ability to obtain within 30 days of employment
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
This position is security sensitive
This position requires compliance with state and federal laws/codes and Texas A&M University System/TAMU policies, regulations, rules and procedures
All tasks and job responsibilities must be performed safely without injury to self or others in compliance with System and University safety requirements.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in emergency management
More than two years of experience in emergency management
Experience in higher education emergency management
Completed FEMA instructor training courses

Responsibilities

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 Support response to various workday and off-duty emergency incidents at the Dallas campus
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