Job Description

Requisition ID: 2024-8548

# of Openings: 1

Job Locations
US-UT-Logan

Category (Portal Searching): Other

Position Type: Benefited Full-Time

Job Classification: Exempt

Percent of Time or Hours per Week
100% Time

College: Operational Strategy

Department: Public Safety

Advertised Salary
$50,000 - $67,000; Commensurate with experience, plus excellent benefits

Telework Eligible
Hybrid

Overview

Are you a proactive problem-solver with a passion for emergency preparedness? Utah State University is seeking a dedicated Emergency Management Coordinator to help strengthen our campus community's readiness and resilience. Join our team and work under the guidance of the Director of Emergency Management to keep our university safe, prepared, and connected!

As the Emergency Management Coordinator, you'll be at the forefront of our emergency preparedness efforts. With a focus on the Logan Campus, you'll develop, organize, and oversee our emergency response programs. From coordinating emergency drills to refining our response plans, your work will be vital in safeguarding our students, faculty, and staff.

This position is eligible for hybrid work within the state of Utah.

Responsibilities

• Emergency Planning & Coordination: Assist in the creation, implementation, and continuous improvement of campus-wide emergency management programs. Staff our University Command Center during real emergencies, events, and training exercises.
• Training & Preparedness Programs: Coordinate and deliver exercises, and instructional programs for campus departments.
• Continuity of Operations Planning (COOP): Support the development of a business continuity framework that identifies and protects essential campus operations.
• Community & Institutional Collaboration: Foster partnerships with community emergency services and internal university departments and promote emergency programs through public relations and marketing initiatives.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Four years of experience in disaster planning, mitigation, response, and recovery, or an associate degree plus two years of experience or a bachelor's degree is required.
• Proficiency in NIMS (National Incident Management System).
• Strong communication and presentation skills, with a knack for working collaboratively across multiple teams and groups.
• Proficiency with software tools like email, word processing, spreadsheets, and presentations.
• Job offer is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check.
• Valid driver's license to perform essential job responsibilities, such as driving university vehicles and transporting material.

Preferred Qualifications

• Completion of or training in FEMA ICS-100, 200, 300, 400, 700, and 800 training courses.

• Conflict resolution expertise and customer service skills.

• Experience in emergency management training, grant writing, and program evaluation.

• Knowledge of the Clery Act

Required Documents

Along with the online application, please attach:

1. Resume/CV to be uploaded at the beginning of your application in the Candidate Profile under "Resume/CV"
2. Name and contact information for 3 professional references to be entered into Candidate Profile
3. Cover letter to be typed/pasted at the end of your application

**Document size may not exceed 10 MB.**

Advertised Salary

$50,000 - $67,000; Commensurate with experience, plus excellent benefits

ADA

Employees work indoors and are protected from weather and/or contaminants, but not, necessarily, occasional temperature changes. The employee is regularly required to sit and often uses repetitive hand motions.

University Highlights

Founded in 1888, Utah State University is Utah's premier land-grant, public service university, with a strong commitment to excellence, access, and inclusion, empowering people to lead successful lives of involvement, innovation, and impact. Utah State provides high-quality education to 27,500-plus students locations throughout the state , including at three residential campuses, eight statewide campuses, and 23 education centers. USU Online educates students from all 50 states and 55 countries. For over 25 years, USU Extension has served and engaged Utahns in all of Utah's counties. As an R1 research institution, Utah State is dedicated to advancing knowledge through research and scholarly activities, providing a high-quality undergraduate and graduate education at an affordable price.

Utah State is committed to cultivating a community of inclusive excellence where all perspectives, values, cultures, and identities are acknowledged, welcomed, and valued. We seek to recruit, hire, and retain people from all walks of life who will champion excellence in education, research, discovery, outreach, and service. We believe that promoting a strong sense of community and belonging empowers and engages all members of USU to thrive and be successful. Forbes recognized our commitment to employees when they named Utah State the best employer in Utah in 2023. Learn more about USU.

The university provides a Dual Career Assistance Program to support careers for partners who are also seeking employment. Additionally, USU is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities. To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability, contact the university's ADA Coordinator in the Office of Human Resources at (435) 797-0122 or hr@usu.edu .

About the Region

U.S. News and World Report ranked Utah first for its strong economy, fiscal stability, education, and health care. Outstanding outdoor recreational opportunities abound throughout the state, including five national parks, 43 state parks and recreation areas, and 15 alpine ski resorts. The home of USU's main campus, Logan , is a city of 54,000-plus people in a picturesque mountain valley 80 miles north of Salt Lake City. The Logan metro area claimed the top spot in the Milken Institute's 2022 ranking for best-performing small cities in the nation.

*updated 04/2024

Notice of Non-discrimination

In its programs and activities, including in admissions and employment, Utah State University does not discriminate or tolerate discrimination, including harassment, based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by University policy, Title IX, or any other federal, state, or local law.

The following individuals have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the application of Title IX and its implementing regulations and/or USU's non-discrimination policies:

Executive Director of the Office of Equity Matthew Pinner, discrimination@usu.edu , Distance Education Rm. 401, 435-797-1266

Title IX Coordinator Cody Carmichael, titleix@usu.edu , Distance Education Rm. 404, 435-797-1266

Mailing address: 5100 Old Main Hill, Logan, UT 84322

For further information regarding non-discrimination, please visit , or contact:

U.S. Department of Education, Office of Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights, 800-421-3481, OCR@ed.gov

*updated 09/2023

Job Tags

Full time, Local area, Remote job, Outdoor,

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