Emergency Planner
Job Description
The Emergency Planner reports to the Assistant Vice President for Emergency Management and helps develop, coordinate and conduct emergency planning initiatives for the university. The Emergency Planner provides program development to ensure compliance with Federal, State and University Policies and Procedures and other related regulatory requirements. Coordinates, develops, and maintains comprehensive emergency management plans for the university. Provides support to and collaborates in the planning, development, implementation, analysis and documentation of emergency preparedness projects The Emergency Planner will serve as a Department liaison to university partners, government agencies and community organizations. Provides and develops emergency preparedness workshops, training and public awareness activities for the university community. Provides planning and management support before, during, and after an incident or event. |
Required Qualifications
- Advanced degree in emergency/disaster management, public or business administration, urban planning, criminal justice, science or a bachelor's degree in a related field of study with work experience that equates to an advanced degree.
- Certificates and/or coursework in emergency management, hazard mitigation planning, emergency management, disaster resiliency, risk assessment or related topics.
- Completion of IS-100, 200, 700, 800.
- Considerable experience in emergency management and planning.
- Have a strong understanding of organizational planning processes and technologies and the ability to implement and improve broad-based, practical and effective organizational plans.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates, staff, public officials, civic and community groups, and the general public.
- Ability to prepare technical reports and grant proposals.
- Ability to multitask, re-prioritize and work, at times, with minimal direction and supervision.
- Excellent speaking, writing and communication skills, including making effective presentations to groups.
- Ability to translate the mission and strategic direction of the University into emergency planning priorities.
- Ability to collect, organize, retain, analyze and produce information related to emergency management.
- Emergency management duties require the ability to respond to emergencies after hours, and work extended hours on site, possibly under difficult and trying circumstances; ability to use personal protection equipment (furnished); observe and record details relating to potential and actual hazards and/or emergencies; work in all weather conditions, under extreme temperatures, around chemicals, chemical fumes, biohazards, and electrical and mechanical hazards. May also be required to climb stairs and ladders, move and or climb over obstacles, and work under other conditions as required by the specific situation or emergency.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in higher education working for or with public agencies.
- Experience in one or more of the following emergency management areas: mitigation, response, continuity of operations, recovery, and/or preparedness.
- Experience in designing, implementing, delivering and coordinating emergency management training and exercise programs for a large diverse organization comparable to a higher education institution.
- Experience in motivating individuals to dedicate time and effort to tasks which may be a minor percentage of their responsibilities, but are critical to the University's functioning, (e.g., response planning and training).
- Experience in grant writing and management.
Review Date
November 15, 2019
Additional Information
The successful Candidate will be required to have a criminal conviction check and driving check.
About Virginia Tech
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