Position Function:
The Emergency Management Specialist works closely with the Director and Assistant Director to assist in the development, coordination, and implementation of the university’s emergency preparedness programs and emergency plans. This role also involves collaborating with various university departments and external agencies to enhance and refine emergency planning efforts, ensuring a comprehensive and effective response framework.
Employees hired into Intermittent positions are limited to working no more than 720 hours per fiscal year.
Salary Grade: 13
Please see Staff Compensation Structure or Skilled Crafts and Service Maintenance Compensation Schedule for salary ranges. For salary grade UC, these positions are "Unclassified" and salary ranges are determined by the hiring department.
Department Profile:
The Office of Emergency Management helps the university community prevent, prepare for, respond to, and recover from large-scale emergencies. We assist with writing emergency plans, offering training, and reviewing responses. Visit our webpage for more information, including videos and emergency plans: https://www.emergency.msstate.edu/
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Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
1. Supports the planning and implementation of the University’s emergency plans; develops and implements procedures to address emergencies and disasters.
2. Assists in researching, developing, implementing and evaluating emergency plans, such as, but not limited to: Comprehensive/Campus Emergency Management Plan, Hazard Mitigation Plan, Campus Continuity of Operations Plan, and Building Emergency Action Plans, and Department Continuity of Operations Plans.
3. Coordinates the development, implementation, testing/training/exercising, and review of campus emergency management plans and programs.
4. Assists with post-incident analysis to include writing and monitoring After Action Reports (AARs), Corrective Action Plans (CAPs), and Implementation Plans (IPs).
5. Secures grant funds to assist in funding plan development and maintenance.
6. Develops exercises to test plans and completes after-action reports and improvement plans.
7. Participates in community outreach efforts by creating presentations about emergency management and personal preparedness.
8. Aids and supports the Director, Assistant Director, and other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications:
Education Bachelor’s Degree in Safety, Security, Business, or related field
Experience 1 year in Emergency Management or related field
Substitutions:
Any equivalent combination of related experience and/or education approved by the Department of Human Resources Management.
Minimum Qualifications:
1. Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community.
2. Knowledge and understanding of institutional emergency management principles, procedures and standards with program planning and implementation skills.
3. Working knowledge of disaster planning, processes, systems, recovery, resource requirements.
4. Knowledge of Federal, State, and local regulations and guidelines related to emergency management and disaster assistance.
5. Program planning and implementation skills.
6. Completion of NIMS ICS courses 100, 200, 700, and 800.
Preferred Qualifications:
1. ICS 300 and 400, AEM, CEM, MDCEM credential
2. Completion of the FEMA EMI Planning Practitioner Program (PPP)
3. Experience writing emergency plans.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
1. Demonstrated skill in verbal and written communications.
2. Proficient in Microsoft Office suite, and attention to detail.
3. Interpersonal and interactive skills and the ability to work effectively within a diverse community. Ability to foster a cooperative work environment.
4. Exceptional planning, organizational, time management and critical thinking skills.
Working Conditions and Physical Effort
1. Frequent external imposed deadlines set and revised beyond one's control; meeting of deadlines and coordination of unrelated activities are key to position.
2. Job requires internet access and efficient computer to perform remote duties.
3. Vision requirements: Ability to see information in print and/or electronically.
Instructions for Applying:
Link to apply: http://explore.msujobs.msstate.edu/
Apply on the MSU jobs website.
Screening Date:
Restricted Clause:
Position is contingent upon continued availability of funding.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:
Mississippi State University is an equal opportunity institution. Discrimination is prohibited in university employment, programs or activities based on race, color, ethnicity, sex, pregnancy, religion, national origin, disability, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, status as a U.S. veteran, or any other status to the extent protected by applicable law. Questions about equal opportunity programs or compliance should be directed to the Office of Civil Rights Compliance, 231 Famous Maroon Band Street, P.O. 6044, Mississippi State, MS 39762, (662) 325-5839.
What do I do if I need an accommodation?
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