Emergency Management Specialist

Job Title
Emergency Management Specialist


Requisition Number
RE47809


Working Title
Training, Exercise and Preparedness Specialist


Department Name
3HD00:Office Of Emergency Management


Work Location
Lexington, KY


Grade Level
44


Salary Range
$43,805-70,075/year


Type of Position
Staff


Position Time Status
Full-Time


Required Education

BS



Click here for more information about equivalencies:
https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalencies


Required Related Experience

0 yrs



Required License/Registration/Certification

None



Physical Requirements

Lifting, pushing, pulling up to 50 lbs., sitting for extended periods of time; including sitting at computer workstation. Occasional risk of injuries from use of equipment on the job, loud noises, temperature extremes, hazardous chemicals and fumes including waste, burns, cuts/punctures, combative/violent people, and animal handling (including carcasses).



Shift

If non-sworn, primarily 8:00 am – 5:00 pm with flexibility for trainings, presentations, etc outside of these hours.



Job Summary

The Emergency Management Specialist serves in the Crisis Management and Preparedness division of the University of Kentucky Police Department.

The major responsibilities are:

• Vulnerability and Building Emergency Action Plans (BEAPs)
• Program Development and Exercises
• University Training Compliance
• Professional Development

Specific duties include:

• creating training plans
• conducting and hosting trainings
• maintaining training records
• overseeing Building Emergency Action Plans (BEAPs)
• training University officials on BEAPs
• supervising
• creating and coordinating emergency management exercises for the University
• supervising personnel who maintain reporting database and conduct trainings
• creating retrospective analyses (after-action reports)
• creating Event Action Plans (EAPs)
• maintaining training and continuing education requirements toward emergency management
• responding to campus incidents as determined by the campus Emergency Operations Plan

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

This position will require candidates to take a polygraph examination as part of the University Police Department’s employment process.



Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?
No


Preferred Education/Experience

Deadline to Apply
10/28/2024


Our University Community

We value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place for everyone to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus.


As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we strongly encourage veterans, individuals with disabilities, women, and all minorities to consider our employment opportunities.


Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.