Emergency Management Coordinator (CS26-239) at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville – Edwardsville, Illinois

Emergency Management Coordinator (CS26-239)

To build on a strong foundation of achievement and contribute to the realization of its ambitious institutional goals, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (SIUE) invites applications for the position of Emergency Management Coordinator (CS26-239) . As a premier metropolitan university, SIUE is committed to advancing social and economic mobility while shaping the workforce of the future. Grounded in a comprehensive, broad-based education and enriched by hands-on research opportunities, SIUE equips its students with the knowledge and skills needed to succeed in a global marketplace and positively impact their communities.

Why SIUE?

Employing more than 2,400 faculty and staff members, SIUE is one of the largest employers in the Metropolitan St. Louis area. A study by SIUE School of Business faculty shows the University has a $1.3 billion annual economic impact on the region. Each year, the University's presence generates almost 9,000 additional jobs and more than $250 million in labor income for the area.

What You Will Do

• Reporting directly to the Director of the Office of Emergency Management (OEM), the Emergency Management Specialist assists campus departments with critical incident planning, strategy development, mitigation, preparation, response and recovery management and emergency preparedness.
• Provides guidance to departments relating to established Emergency Management (EM) procedures.
• Assists the Director in developing emergency operations plans, recovery plans, and preparedness plans providing insight and feedback to improve processes.
• Collaborates with the Director to develop correction action/improvement plans and after-action reports for campus units.
• Stays abreast of current local, state, and federal laws pertaining to EM. Reviews existing policies and plans for compliance with NIMS and FEMA.
• Serves on various committees and emergency management working groups on behalf of the Director.
• Provides feedback regarding existing emergency management policies and procedures and makes recommendations to the Director.
• Assists with the implementation of the comprehensive long term preparedness strategies to include coordination and instruction of developed trainings, continuity of operations plans, recover plans, mitigation best practices, and performing gap analysis.
• Assists in testing telecommunications, radio communications, and indoor and outdoor warning system as needed.
• Assists in repairing and troubleshooting any emergency preparedness communications.

FLSA: Exempt

-Bachelor's Degree in any field.
-Three (3) years (36 months) of emergency management experience.
-Successful completion of National Incident Management System (NIMS) IS-100 and IS-700 curriculum.
-Possession of a valid/current State of Illinois driver's license.
-No record of conviction of a felony or a crime involving moral turpitude.

Preferred Qualifications

-Bachelors degree in emergency management, business continuity, public administration or related public safety field,
-5+ years of experience in emergency management. Experience working as command staff or planning section chief in an EOC. Experience in training and exercise development and implementation. Experience in after action report generation. Knowledge of operational response measures by first responders
-Certified Instructor for FEMA National Incident Management System (NIMS) and Incident Command System (ICS) courses to include ICS 100,200,300,400,700 and 800
-Successful completion of National Incident Management System (NIMS) IS-100 and IS-700 curriculum.
-FEMA Master Exercise Practitioner Certification
-FEMA Master Trainer Certification
-Certified Business Continuity Planner (through either DRII or BSI) or ability and commitment to achieve certification within one year of hire
-International Association of Emergency Managers (IAEM) Certified Emergency Manager (CEM) or ability, qualifications and commitment to achieve certification within one year of hire
-40HR HAZWOPER Certification or ability

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Illinois Residency Requirement: Pursuant to the State Universities Civil Service System, out-of-state candidates must establish Illinois residency within 180 calendar days of the start date for this position.

Illinois residency requires proof of a valid Illinois Drivers License or state of Illinois ID Card. Failure to produce the required documentation within 180 calendar days is grounds for immediate separation.

Classification: State Universities Civil Service System Classification Number:2792 SUCSS Classification Title. For more information on Civil Service classifications, please visit the State Universities Civil Service System website at: https://www.sucss.illinois.gov/pages/classspec/default.aspx .

Veterans: Veterans who qualify for preference must provide proof of eligibility within ten (10) working days of submitting an application. The required proof of eligibility includes, at a minimum, a copy of the veteran's DD214/DD215 form (Department of Defense), NGB22 form (National Guard), or Discharge Orders or DD256 Discharge Certificate (Reserves). For help in determining the appropriate proof of eligibility to submit, please refer to the Guide for Veteran Document Verification. (Download PDF reader)

Pre-Employment Screening: All external candidates who receive a job offer will be required to undergo pre-employment screening for this position. The screening process will encompass a criminal background check and, where applicable, other background checks such as a drug screen, verification of employment and education or licensure/certification, reference checks, and/or checks with relevant government registries. Please note that all job offers are contingent upon successful completion of the required screening process.

Work Authorization Information: SIUE will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States and visa sponsorship for this position will not be provided. International students at SIUE on F-1 or J-1 visas are not eligible for full-time or part-time civil service positions with permanent status.

Accommodation: If you are unable to utilize our online application system and need to request an accommodation, please reach out to us at 618-650-2190 or via email at: careerinfo@siue.edu

EEO Statement

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville is an equal opportunity employer and thus prohibits discrimination against employees, applicants for employment and students on the basis of age, color, disability, marital status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or veterans status.

SIUE offers an exceptional array of benefits to all full-time and part-time employees (50% or more receive benefits accrued at the percentage of appointment) including:

• Medical, dental, and visioninsurance;
• Universitytuition waivers(full-time employees receive 100% waiver of tuition)
• Lifeinsurance;
• SURSretirementplan;
• Supplementalretirement savings plans;
• Paid vacation and sick leave accrual;
• Generousholiday schedule/paid holidays;
• WorkLifeprograms;
• Employee Assistance Program(mental health and wellness);
• Employee discounts(local and national retailers);
• Flexible Spending Account Program;

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