Specialist, Emergency Management (Finance)

Department: Emergency Management Salary: $52,981 - $57,855
This position is 100% on campus

Description:
Job Summary

The Emergency Management Specialist collaborates in the development, coordination, and administration of university emergency preparedness programs and the continuity of operations plans.

Duties

• Coordinates and maintains the university's continuity of operations program and plan (COOP)
• Coordinates the development, implementation, testing/training/exercising, and review of campus emergency management plans and programs
• Assists with the operation of the campus emergency operations center (EOC) during crisis events
• Assists with post-incident analysis to include writing and monitoring After Action Reports (AARs), Corrective Action Plans (CAPs), and Implementation Plans (IPs)
• Coordinates and maintains department social media platforms and posts emergency messages during campus emergencies

Marginal Duties

• Performs all other duties assigned

Supervisory Responsibilities

Direct Reports:

• May supervise Student Employees

Delegation of Work:

• May assign work to subordinate(s)

Supervision Given:

• May supervise the work of student workers

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Knowledge:

• Knowledge of trends, issues, and accepted practices relevant to the position

Skills:

• Candidates must have strong analytical and problem-solving skills, as well as excellent interpersonal and communication skills

Abilities:

• Must be able to exercise discretion and independent judgment in comparing and recommending solutions
• Ability to effectively communicate with a wide range of individuals and constituencies in a diverse university community

Work Location and Physical Demands

Primary Work Location:

• Works in an office environment

Physical Demands:

• Work is normally performed in a typical interior work environment that does not subject the employee to any unpleasant elements. However, work may involve moderate exposure to dust, dirt, loud noises, electrical systems, and chemicals
• The position is physically comfortable; the individual has discretion about sitting, walking, standing, etc. Occasional lifting (45lbs), carrying (25lbs), pushing (25lbs), and pulling(25lbs)Occasional climbing, balancing, stooping, and crouching
• Work environment involves minimal exposure to physical risks

Qualifications

Required Education:

• Bachelor's degree in Emergency Management, Public Administration, Homeland Security, or a related field
• Experience accepted in lieu of education

Required Experience:

• Minimum of one (1) year of experience
• Education accepted in lieu of experience

License/Certification:

• IS 100, 200, 700, 800

Preferred Qualifications

• ICS 300 and 400; AEM, CEM, or TEM credential
• Working knowledge of VEOCI or Everbridge
• Proficiency with social media platforms

All positions at the University of Houston-System are security sensitive and will require a criminal history check.

The University of Houston System and its universities are an Equal Opportunity Institution.