Emergency Manager & Mission Continuity

Position Title EHS Manager 1 (Environmental Health & Safety). This position reports to the Executive Director of Environmental Health & Safety, Risk and Emergency Services. Location and Hours Work Location: Environmental Health & Safety - 1001 Working Days and Hours: Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. Compensation and Benefits Salary Range: $111,300 to $211,100 per year (budgeted range $130,000 to $150,000/yr). Benefits Eligibility: Full Benefits. Responsibilities Overall management of the Emergency Management and Mission Continuity Programs. Develop, implement, and monitor emergency management and mission continuity procedures and plans. Coordinate the development and readiness of the campus Emergency Operations Center (EOC). Design, plan, and conduct regular emergency management exercises for senior leaders, campus management, and departments. Manage the Mission Continuity Program and ensure effective response, recovery, and resumption of campus operations. Serve as UCSB representative to County of Santa Barbara’s Emergency Operations Center during emergencies. Maintain relationships and partnerships with city, county, and state public and private agencies. Support UC systemwide continuity planning efforts and prepare campus units for emergency support functions. Coordinate and support after‑action reviews following major emergencies. Qualifications Master’s Degree in a related area or equivalent combination of experience and training. Bachelor’s Degree in a related area. 4–6 years of experience in a related area. Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Comprehensive knowledge of EH&S technical requirements, logistics, and regulations. Strong management skills to lead and direct subordinate staff across regulated program areas. Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills and political acumen. Proficiency in developing, implementing, and evaluating EH&S projects and programs. Ability to respond to and direct emergency and critical situations, evaluate response efficacy, and recommend improvements. Essential Elements Of Critical Positions Direct responsibility for the care, safety, and security of humans or animals, or University property. Special Conditions Of Employment Valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record; enrollment in the California Employer Pull Notice Program required. Satisfactory criminal history background check. UCSB is a Tobacco Free Environment. Misconduct Disclosure Requirement As a condition of employment, the candidate must disclose any administrative or judicial decisions of misconduct within the last seven years or appeals of substantiated misconduct findings from previous employers. Job Functions and Time Allocation Planning (25%) – Development and maintenance of the campus Emergency Operations Plan, guidance and training, compliance monitoring, collaboration with departments, and strategic initiatives. Preparedness (25%) – Development and deployment of emergency preparedness procedures, training, exercises, and integration of the Incident Command System. Response (15%) – Management of campus response to emergencies, coordination of resources, representation to county EOC, and communication during incidents. Mission Continuity Oversight (15%) – Oversight of the Mission Continuity Program and coordination with stakeholders for business continuity. Liaison (10%) – Building and maintaining partnerships with public agencies, coordinating planning with regional frameworks, and maintaining communication with UC leadership. Administrative (10%) – Coordination of emergency management across campus programs, scheduling committee meetings, policy development, and support to department programs. Vaccination Policy As a condition of employment, candidates must comply with the University of California Policy on Vaccinations Programs. Equal Employment Opportunity The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected status under state or federal law. Reasonable Accommodations Contact Katherine Abad in Human Resources at View phone number on click.appcast.io or email View email address on click.appcast.io for accessibility assistance. This contact is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about application status. #J-18808-Ljbffr