Director of Emergency Management at St. John Fisher University in New York, New York
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Job Description:
Position Title:
Director of Emergency Management
Overview:
St. John Fisher University is an independent, liberal arts institution that provides a transformative education to approximately 3,800 undergraduate, master's, and doctoral students each year. Across its five Schools, Fisher offers nearly 40 majors in the humanities, social sciences, natural sciences, business, education, and nursing; 11 pre-professional programs; and master's and doctoral programs in business, nursing, education, pharmacy, and public health. The University's residential campus boasts a robust living and learning community and a successful intercollegiate athletics program. Fisher is a community where all are welcome, regardless of religious or cultural background.
The University continues to honor its founders, the Congregation of St. Basil, by embracing their motto, "Teach Me Goodness, Discipline, and Knowledge." We are located in Pittsford, N.Y., seven miles outside of the city of Rochester. The campus is situated on 164 park-like acres-a beautiful setting for a warm, friendly campus community.
Job Responsibilities:
The Director of Emergency Management is responsible for all aspects of emergency preparedness and management. Working within the National Incident Management System (NIMS) and the Incident Command System (ICS) techniques of emergency response and recovery, the director will develop, implement, and maintain Fisher's comprehensive emergency management plans and procedures. The director represents the University in the federal, state, and local emergency management community.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Oversees the development, implementation, and annual review of emergency preparedness response plans, recommending policy and program changes that respond to changing needs and requirements.
- Responds to and manages emergency situations as they arise.
- Coordinates the Emergency Operations Center (EOC) including:
- facilitating the activation of the EOC
- maintaining personnel of the emergency response team
- providing ongoing EOC operational training and preparedness drills
- maintaining and regularly updating all documentation relating to emergency response plans including the Emergency Operations Guidebook and emergency communication lists
- serving as the Incident Coordinator in the absences of the Director of Safety & Security.
- Serves as primary emergency management liaison with local, state, and federal agencies, to include the NYS Emergency Management Association, Departments of Public Safety and Health, State Police, Monroe County, and other community agencies.
- Collaborates and develops professional relationships with public and private agencies to ensure that local first responders and local public health departments response is a coordinated, informed effort.
- Prepares and delivers educational presentations to faculty, staff, students, and administration on Emergency Preparedness.
- Disseminates information about campus initiatives and emergency preparedness programs.
- Ensures the University is adequately prepared for, and successfully carries out, emergency preparedness disaster drills.
- Develops, coordinates, delivers, and evaluates training programs, outreach activities and emergency management exercises/drills for the campus community.
- Creates, maintains, and disseminates accurate records of incidents, emergency drills, training sessions, and after-action reports as required by the University, as well as local, state and federal law.
- Assures emergency management program compliance with established goals in accordance with federal, state, and local emergency preparedness requirements and standards.
Education / Experience:
Required:
- Bachelor's Degree
- At least four years of professional work experience in Emergency Management, including emergency preparedness planning, training, and exercise development and execution.
- Experience operating and maintaining emergency communications equipment, EOC equipment, supplies, and technology.
- Command of the National Incident Management System (NIMS) and the Incident Command System (ICS) techniques of emergency response and recovery.
- Appropriate knowledge of federal, state, and local laws, and regulations and guidelines related to emergency management, as well how to locate, interpret and apply them.
- Working knowledge of disaster planning, processes, systems, recovery, and resource requirements.
- Experience working with local, state, and federal emergency systems and agencies, to include law enforcement, fire prevention/protection, and emergency medical services.
- Knowledge of chemical, biological, radiological, and explosive (CNBRNE) hazards, and response and mitigation procedures and techniques.
- Capability to present educational programs and train others.
- A valid driver's license.
Preferred:
- Experience in a higher education setting.
- Master's degree in emergency management, Public Safety, Public Administration, or related field.
- Certified Emergency Manager (CEM) credential or certified business continuity practitioner.
- Familiarization with Clery Act compliance
- Training certificates in ICS, SEMS, NIMS, NDMS, the FEMA series, or related training programs.
- Investigative experience in a law enforcement or security department environment.
Competencies / Skills:
- Strong communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to think clearly amid changing priorities and circumstances.
- Display professional attitude and demeanor, sound judgment, and high degree of confidentiality, especially in difficult/emergency situations.
- Ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community.
- Desire to work cooperatively and foster positive relationships with colleagues and University community members.
Supervision of Employees:
No supervisory responsibility
Work Environment:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Normal sitting, standing, and walking throughout the course of the day.
- Periods of extended computer usage.
- Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds.
- Requires dexterity and data entry skills.
Equipment to be Used:
Computer, telephone, printer, media equipment
Job Type:
Full-time
Work Hours:
35 hours/week, 12 months
Minimum Number of References Requested :
0
EEO Statement:
It is the policy of St. John Fisher University to provide Equal Employment Opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment in accordance with the applicable federal, state, and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in each locality in which the University has employees.
The University does not discriminate against applicants or employees in hiring, promotion, termination or the terms and conditions of employment on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sex, perceived sex, gender identity, gender expression, the status of being transgender, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, marital status, military status, veteran status, predisposing genetic, characteristics or genetic information, arrest or conviction record, status as a victim of domestic violence, or any other characteristic protected by law.
The Title IX Coordinator is the designated University official with primary responsibility for coordinating compliance with Title IX and related federal and state laws. The Title IX Coordinator, Meg Flaherty, Ph.D., can be reached by phone (585-385-8232), email (
titleix@sjfc.edu), in-person in Campus Center 209, or outside of business hours by contacting the Office of Safety and Security (585-385-8111).
Work Location:
3690 East Ave., Rochester, NY 14618
FLSA:
Exempt
Salary / Hourly Range:
$74,800.00 - $88,000.00 per year
Notes:
The salary range for this role is set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to internal equity, qualifications, experience, and education. The above hiring range is one component of the University's competitive Total Rewards package which can be viewed
here
Posting Number:
S00666P
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