Number of Vacancies: 1

Area of Consideration: Open to the Public

Position Status: Full-Time, Regular

Pay Plan, Series & Grade: DS0058/8

Salary Range: $81,241.00

Closing Date:Open until filled

Location:4200 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington, DC 20008

Brief Description of Duties

The Emergency Management Coordinator (EMC) supports the University's mission by developing, implementing, and maintaining comprehensive emergency management and continuity programs. Reporting to the Director of Public Safety and Emergency Management, the EMC works collaboratively across departments to ensure the University is prepared to respond to and recover from emergencies and disruptive events. The EMC also serves as a key liaison with local, regional, and federal emergency management agencies.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and implement university-wide emergency operations and continuity of operations plans (COOP). - 35%
• Coordinate preparedness initiatives including drills, tabletop exercises, and training programs for faculty, staff, and students. - 15%
• Serve as a subject matter expert on emergency management, providing guidance and support to departments on risk mitigation and response planning. - 10%
• Monitor and assess threats and hazards that may impact the university; maintain situational awareness and provide timely updates to leadership. - 10%
• Support the activation and operation of the Emergency Operations Center (EOC) during incidents. - 5%
• Collaborate with campus police, facilities, health services, IT, and other stakeholders to ensure integrated emergency response. - 5%
• Maintain and test emergency communication systems, including mass notification tools. - 10%
• Participate in after-action reviews and develop improvement plans following incidents or exercises. - 5%
• Serve in an on-call capacity for emergency response and support 24/7 operations as needed. - 5%

Minimum Job Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Emergency Management, Public Safety, Homeland Security, or a related field.
• At least three (3) years of experience in emergency management, continuity planning, or public safety operations.
• Demonstrated knowledge of the National Incident Management System (NIMS), Incident Command System (ICS), and emergency planning best practices.
• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in high-pressure situations.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain required certifications and clearances.
• Availability for after-hours, weekend, and holiday response as needed.

Information to Applicant

Collective Bargaining Unit (Union): This position is in the collective bargaining unit represented by AFSCME local 2087 and you may be required to pay an agency service fee through direct payroll deduction.

Employment Benefits: Selectee will be eligible for health and life insurance, annual (vacation) and sick leave and will be covered under the University of the District of Columbia' s retirement plan (TIAA).

Residency Preference: A person applying for a position who is a bona fide District resident at the time of application for the position, may be awarded a 10-point residency preference over non-District applicants, unless the person declines the preference points. If selected, the person shall be required to present no less than 8 proofs of bona fide District residency on or before the effective date of the appointment and maintain such residency for 7 consecutive years from the effective date of the appointment. Failure to maintain bona fide District residency for the 7-year period will result in forfeiture of employment.