Emergency Response Commander

Marymount University • Lexington, MA

23h • $55,000 - $65,000

About The Position

This position supervises the emergency response team of the University’s Campus Safety & Emergency Management. During times of emergency, this position may be designated authority to supervise additional employees as appropriate.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree is preferred, particularly with a focus on emergency management, public safety, or a related discipline, combined with knowledge of organizational management.
• 2+ years of experience
• Intermediate to advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite
• Knowledge of integrated security systems, communication, and notification, access control, incident reports.
• Select, grow, and maintain the University emergency and crisis team; development, and manage performance of employees in accordance with University policies.

Nice To Haves

• CPR a plus.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary responder, manager, and coordinator of response in the event of an emergency or crisis
• Serve as the lead liaison between local, state or federal emergency response teams to coordinate drills and exercises and in the event of an actual emergency or crisis
• Ensure that emergency and crisis management activities are in compliance with applicable local, state and federal regulations and laws
• Advise the Campus Safety Manager regarding policies, procedures, and practices relative to emergency preparedness, crisis management and responses to incidents; make recommendations for preventative measures
• Develop, revise and maintain comprehensive short-term and long-term emergency and crisis management and response plans for the University including specific plans for buildings and properties at the main campus and all satellite locations
• Advise departments regarding internal emergency response plans
• Perform or manage the performance of the technical work relative to the development and implementation of response plans
• Create business continuity documentation for various emergency and crisis scenarios
• Design, coordinate and facilitate exercises and drills to simulate, test and assess response activity and notifications in various emergency and crisis scenarios; ensure the University’s compliance with standard operating procedures and applicable laws that govern such activities
• Create and maintain reports of incidents, trainings, simulation exercises, inventory of supplies and equipment, and any other data as mandated by University officials and local, state or federal guidelines and/or legislation
• Coordinate correspondence and communication with the University community and local, state, or federal authorities regarding emergency and crisis information
• Maintain data and metrics; provide appropriate information in support of compliance and audits
• Develop, maintain and update resource tracking and mobilization process in accordance with current National Incident Management Systems (NIMS) guidelines and procedures
• Evaluates the efficiency and effectiveness of emergency plans and operations
• Establish standard operating procedures and guidelines and facilitate campus-wide compliance
• Influence and engage the community in emergency preparedness education, activities and initiatives
• Represent the University at meetings and conferences regarding emergency and crisis management, Homeland Security and/or other relative subjects
• Maintain records of team credentials and renewal dates
• Knowledge of emergency response procedures, hazardous materials management and ability to apply that knowledge in various emergency and crisis scenarios
• Ability to apply knowledge of the emergency and crisis management and applicable laws
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to influence and/or motivate a diverse population of people while encouraging and maintain an atmosphere of professionalism, inclusion, and positivity
• Ability to maintain leadership, professionalism, and composure in stressful situations
• Ability to develop departmental operating procedures and budget
• Ability to effectively teach and train others
• Ability to develop and evaluate methodologies, equipment and staff operations
• Perform other duties as assigned

Benefits

• Marymount offers a comprehensive and flexible benefits program designed to support the health, well-being, and work-life balance of our benefit-eligible faculty, staff, and their eligible dependents.
• The University’s retirement plan includes a diversified portfolio of investment options, with a University match of up to 3% of employee pretax contributions for full-time employees.
• In addition to competitive health and welfare benefits, Marymount offers flexible and hybrid work arrangements for eligible positions, allowing up to two remote workdays per week.

What This Job Offers

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