Emergency Management Coordinator II

Job TitleEmergency Management Coordinator II Agency Texas A&M University System Offices Department Environment, Safety, and Security Proposed Minimum SalaryCommensurate Job LocationCollege Station, Texas Job TypeStaff Job Description The System Offices is one of several system members within the Texas A&M University System representing one of the largest systems of higher education in the nation, with a network of 12 universities, a comprehensive health science center, eight state agencies, Texas A&M – Fort Worth and the Texas A&M - RELLIS Campus. The Texas A&M University System mission is to provide education, conduct research, commercialize technology, offer training, and deliver services for the people of Texas and beyond. The System Offices, within the Texas A&M University System, provides an outstanding benefits package including, but not limited to: competitive health benefits; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; a defined benefit retirement plan to include an employer contribution through Teachers Retirement System of Texas (TRS); if applicable, a defined contribution retirement plan to include an employer contribution through an approved ORP vendor: additional voluntary tax deferred annuity (TDA) options; tuition assistance; and wellness programs to promote work/life balance. Salary: $4,180.17 - $7,617.75 per month commensurate with experience. Job Description Summary: Under general supervision, the Emergency Management Coordinator II supports the advancement of emergency management, planning, and business continuity programs for Texas A&M University System (A&M System) members and the System Office of Environment, Safety, and Security (ESS). This position provides guidance and technical assistance to System member institutions, coordinates System Offices emergency operations and continuity planning, supports training and exercise programs, and assists with emergency response coordination and after-action improvement efforts to enhance preparedness, resilience, and compliance across the A&M System. Responsibilities: System-Level Emergency Management Program Support - Supports the planning, implementation, and continuous improvement of emergency management programs across A&M System member institutions by providing guidance, coordination, and technical assistance aligned with federal, state, and A&M System requirements. - Coordinates and ensures completion of triennial safety and security audits. System Offices Emergency Operations Planning - Coordinates the maintenance and update of System Emergency Operations Plans (EOP), including the System Offices EOP, building emergency action plans and procedures, and other emergency management program pieces according to System Policy and industry best practices. - Monitors emerging threats and incidents and provides situational analysis and recommendations to ESS leadership during emergencies. Business Continuity and Continuity of Operations - Coordinates A&M System-level business continuity planning, including support of A&M System member maintenance of institutional continuity annexes. - Coordinates ongoing development of System Offices continuity plans, guiding departments through plan development and updates, tracking compliance with review schedules, and preparing reports on program status and readiness. Training, Education, and Outreach - Designs, develops, and delivers emergency preparedness and continuity trainings for System Offices personnel and A&M System members; creates instructional and online training materials; coordinates training calendars and develops exercises; and supports preparedness outreach initiatives that promote resilience across the A&M System. Exercises and After-Action Improvement - Assists in the design, facilitation, and evaluation of emergency management and continuity exercises at the A&M System member and System Offices levels. - Supports after-action reviews of incidents, events, and exercises; and assists with the development and tracking of after-action and improvement plans. Interagency and System Coordination - Represents A&M System in emergency management meetings with local, regional, state, and federal partners; coordinates interjurisdictional planning and response activities; and maintains effective working relationships with A&M System members, regulatory agencies, and external stakeholders. Planning, Assessment, and Best Practices - Researches and evaluates best practices, regulatory requirements, and emerging risks related to emergency management and business continuity; develops recommendations to enhance A&M System-wide preparedness, mitigation, response, and recovery capabilities. - Other duties as assigned. Education and Experience: - Bachelor’s degree or equivalent amount of experience and professional Emergency Manager Certification(s) or successful completion of Texas Emergency Management Academy Program. - Five years of experience in emergency management or public administration-related field. Registration, Certifications, and Licenses: - Certificate of completion for IS-100c Introduction to Incident Command, IS-200c Basic Incident Command System for Initial Response, IS-700b An Introduction to the National Incident Management System, IS-800d National Response Framework- An Introduction, and IS-120.C: An Introduction to Exercises. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: - Working knowledge of emergency management rules, regulations, and standards. In-depth knowledge and understanding of federal, state, local and higher education regulations and guidelines (i.e., NRF, NIMS, HSEEP, Clery Act). - Must also have strong technical and quantitative aptitude with the ability to understand business models and identify/quantify operational risk. - Superior emergency planning, organization, written and verbal communication, and presentation skills are a must. - Ability to multi-task and work cooperatively with others. - Must be detail oriented and have the ability to remain calm and poised under pressure and remain focused when working with time constraints. - High proficiency in Microsoft Office suite products. - This position is security sensitive. - This position requires compliance with state and federal laws/codes and Texas A&M University System policies, regulations, rules, and procedures. - All tasks and job responsibilities must be performed safely without injury to self or others in compliance with System and University safety requirements. - Ability to tolerate laboratory environments and moderate exposure to extreme temperature, dust, dirt, fumes, smoke, loud noises and chemical substances. - Requires ability to wear personal protective equipment including respirator, protective clothing. - Ability to multi-task and work cooperatively with others. Preferred Qualifications: - Master’s degree in emergency management, public administration, or a related field. - Three years of related work experience at a public institution of higher education in Texas. - Advanced National Incident Management System Certifications. - FEMA Level 1- Professional Continuity Practitioner Certification. - FEMA Professional Development Series Certification - FEMA Master Exercise Practitioner Certification. - Knowledge of Ever bridge emergency notification platform. Other Requirements: This is a security-sensitive position and is restricted to U.S. citizens and legal permanent residents only. Only complete applications will be considered for employment at The Texas A&M System Offices. Incomplete job application data could result in your application being rejected without an option to reapply. A cover letter and resume may be required in addition to a completed employment application. All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check. Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer. Thank you for your interest in employment with System Offices within The Texas A&M University System. Working for System Offices means that you would be a part of a team that provides leadership and services to The Texas A&M University System's twelve universities, eight state agencies, a comprehensive health science center, and the RELLIS campus. The System Offices is headquartered in the Moore-Connally Building in College Station, Texas. However, positions are also available in other locations and are varied. So, whether you are looking for an executive, professional, technical or support position, we invite you to consider becoming part of System Offices! If you have questions, please contact us at View phone number on click.appcast.io or email View email address on click.appcast.io. The Texas A&M System is an Equal Opportunity/ Veterans/ Disability Employer. If you need assistance in applying for this job, please contact View phone number on click.appcast.io. Moore/Connally Building 301 Tarrow Street College Station, Texas 77840 System Office has departments in other locations in the Bryan/College Station area as well as in Austin, TX and Washington D.C. Cost of Living Calculator University Holidays Jeanne Clery Safety Act Resources in Bryan/College Station (BCS) BCS Apartment Association BCS Chamber of Commerce BCS Eagle Newspaper BCS Regional Association of REALTORS Brazos Valley Economic Development Corporation Brazos Valley Insite Magazine Bryan ISD College Station ISD Destination Bryan Visit College Station