Tidewater Community College is seeking an Emergency Coordinator to oversee all phases of emergency management at various campuses and any off-campus locations. This position is responsible for developing and implementing an all hazard approach to emergency planning and preparedness. This position will take the lead on college wide Emergency Management preparation and campus readiness, to ensure compliance with Federal and state laws and regulations, as well as college initiatives, policies, and procedures. Network closely with campus officials and maintain relationships needed to prepare for, respond to, mitigate against, and recover from campus level emergency events. The Emergency Coordinator reports to the Director of Public Safety.
KSA's/Required Qualifications:
Ability to recognize training and exercise deficiencies and correct deficiencies in collaboration with the emergency management trainer.
Ability to use and assist others in using traditional training and exercise techniques for assessing needs and formulating responses to those needs.
Ability to use technology to work and communicate remotely or from the emergency operations center.
Ability to work well in teams.
Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, orally and in writing, including the ability to prepare and present accurate, complete, and detailed reports and other documentation.
Significant experience in Emergency Management, Homeland Security, law enforcement, fire and/or EMS. Prior training and/or experience emergency response and/or preparedness.
Certifications and/or coursework in Emergency Management, hazard planning, risk assessment, or related topics, including FEMA, IS 100, 200, 300, 400, 700 & 800.
Valid driver's license.
Master's degree from a regionally accredited college or university, preferably in a discipline related directly to the position's responsibilities.
Additional Considerations:
Homeland Security Exercise and Evaluation Program (HSEEP) certification, Associate Emergency Manager (AEM) or Certified Emergency Manager (CEM).
Experience writing grants.
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 colleges functioning (e.g., response planning and continuity).
Experience in one or more of the following Emergency Management areas: mitigation, response, continuity of operations, recovery, and or preparedness.
