Program Specialist, Emergency Management

Fulton Schools•Atlanta, GA

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Program Specialist, Emergency Management supports district-wide and school-based safety and emergency preparedness initiatives, with primary responsibility for conducting safety audits and assessments, performing data collection and analysis, presenting findings, and supporting process improvements at the school level. Working under the direction of Director/Coordinator-level leadership, this position assists schools in documenting compliance activities, monitoring corrective actions, strengthening operational readiness, and enhancing safety-related procedures and practices. The Program Specialist collaborates with school leaders, Safety & Security staff, and cross-functional departments to ensure consistent implementation of district expectations and to drive continuous improvement in school safety systems.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Emergency Management, Public Safety, Education, Criminal Justice, Business, Data Analytics, or related field required
Certified Emergency Manager (CEM) required; or must show pathway to be attained within 6 months of employment; National or State level acceptable
Minimum of 3 years of experience in school safety, emergency management, program support, compliance monitoring, operations, data collection/analysis, or a related field required
Knowledge of school safety, emergency preparedness, or risk management practices
Ability to collect, analyze, and present data in a clear and meaningful way
Ability to support audits, assessments, and compliance monitoring activities
Strong written, verbal, and presentation skills
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
Ability to manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously
Ability to collaborate effectively with school and district personnel
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
Ability to develop reports, summaries, and process documentation
Ability to identify operational gaps and recommend practical improvements

Nice To Haves

Experience conducting audits, site reviews, or preparing reports and presentations preferred
Knowledge of safety systems and school operations preferred

Responsibilities

Assists in conducting school-based safety audits, site assessments, and vulnerability reviews to identify strengths, risks, and areas for improvement
Supports walkthroughs of school campuses to evaluate safety procedures, systems, and operational practices
Documents findings and assists in developing recommendations for corrective action and process improvements
Monitors and tracks completion of corrective actions and follow-up items
Collects, organizes, and maintains data related to safety audits, emergency drills, incidents, compliance requirements, and preparedness activities
Analyzes data to identify trends, gaps, and improvement opportunities that assists in the development of communication materials, guides and documentation for school/district use
Develops reports, dashboards, summaries, and delivers clear presentations for school and district leadership
Ensures and maintains accurate documentation and record-keeping of safety-related activities aligned with district and state guidelines
Assists schools in developing, implementing, and monitoring safety procedures and improvement plans
Provides technical assistance to school-based staff related to documentation, audit tools, and compliance expectations
Supports standardization of processes and best practices across school sites
Collaborates with school administrators and emergency teams across the district to strengthen building-level readiness
Supports implementation of district safety policies, procedures, and programs
Assists with cross-functional projects and special initiatives related to school safety and emergency management
Participates in meetings, training sessions, and school support activities as assigned
Communicates findings, recommendations, and progress updates effectively to diverse audiences
Performs other duties as assigned by the appropriate administrator