Emergency Management Specialist II

Texas A&M University System • Galveston, TX

1d • $65,000 - $75,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The Emergency Management Specialist II is responsible for implementing and ensuring compliance with Texas A&M University’s emergency management program requirements at the Galveston 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 or the equivalent combination of education and experience
• Four years of experience in emergency management
• Must have a Class “C” vehicle operator’s license or ability to obtain within 30 days of employment
• Must have completed FEMA courses: NIMS 700, 800, 100, 200, 300 and 400
• Excellent communicator, presentation, and training skills
• Ability to collaborate with university employees and students

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in emergency management, public administration, business administration, or related field
• More than four years of experience in emergency management or emergency response-related field
• Experience in higher education emergency management
• Completed FEMA instructor training courses

Responsibilities

• Assists with writing and periodically reviewing and updating the campus emergency operations plans, including all attachments and annexes
• Assists with the review and management of departmental continuity plans
• Plans, implements and evaluates emergency management training program to ensure compliance
• Facilitates training and orientation sessions on emergency management topics
• Provides continuing education opportunities
• Coordinate NIMS-level training and other appropriate emergency management training to response organizations and departments including Emergency Operations Center personnel
• Assists in the development and facilitation of emergency and continuity exercises for TAMUG
• Implements an education outreach program to share emergency preparedness information with the campus community
• Responds to various workday and off-duty emergency incidents at TAMUG campus including serving in the Incident Command Team in coordination with TAMUG leadership
• Monitors intelligence related to emergencies or emergency hazards that may impact campus personnel and operations, and provide recommendations to leadership on appropriate response actions
• Assists with the emergency preparedness efforts for the University including coordinating emergency planning and response capabilities with inter-jurisdictional partners and representing the University on a local, state, and federal level with various emergency management agencies
• Coordinates after-action reviews and assists in the development of action plans and timelines for accomplishing outstanding tasks
• Prepares reports on program activities

Benefits

• Benefit Programs
• Retirement
• Employee Discount Program
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• University Holidays
• Training and Development

What This Job Offers

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