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Director of Emergency Management
| Job Number | Full/Part Time | Schedule | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22695568 | Full Time | 8AM - 5PM | Commensurate with Experience |
Position Information
Under the general direction of the Executive Director of Building, Safety and Emergency Management, the Director of Emergency Management will be responsible for the daily operations of the Office of Emergency Management. Directs, plans, and administers a comprehensive and evolving emergency management program for the entire UCR campus. The Director of Emergency Management, in consultation with leadership, will act on behalf of the institution with outside agencies for emergency response and serve as a campus expert, assisting in guiding the response and recovery efforts of the university when responding to campus emergencies. Serves as the highest-level organization subject matter expert and specific organization official. Delegated authority to act for external regulatory agencies to approve/deny activities that may impact organization's core mission. Assignments involve the most complex professional Emergency Management duties. Works with organization policymakers to create new models and to enhance and improve existing plans and programs to assure and ensure compliant implementation of technical program(s). Decision-making is based on interpretation of relevant law, regulations, and organization policy, professional best practices, relevant science methodology in several disciplinary areas, necessary senior management approvals. Decisions may impact other campus programs, departments, segments of organization, organization-wide, system-wide, and/or regulatory agencies. Please note, the budgeted hiring range for this position is $130,000.00 annual.
Education
Education Requirements
| Degree | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree in related area and/or equivalent experience/training. | Required |
| Master's degree in related area. | Preferred |
Licenses
| License | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Valid Driver License | Required |
Certifications
| Certification | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Professional certification | Preferred |
| Certified Emergency Manager | Preferred |
Experience
| Experience | Requirement |
|---|---|
| 8 - 13 years of related experience. | Required |
| Previous supervisory/managerial experience. | Preferred |
| Experience with personnel management, including staffing, hiring, training, disciplinary action, termination, and performance management. | Preferred |
| Experience and/or knowledge of UC systems, polices, procedures and regulations related to Emergency Management. | Preferred |
Special Conditions
| Special Condition | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Hired candidate must successfully pass a background check through the DOJ and FBI. | Required |
| Must possess or obtain a Valid CA Driver License in accordance with the California Department of Motor Vehicles, if driving a university/personal vehicle for university related business. | Required |
| Occasional travel for university related business meetings, conferences and/or professional development. | Required |
| Shift Work (hours outside standard Mon-Fri 8AM-5PM work hours). | Required |
| Travel Outside of Normal Business Hours. | Required |
Minimum Requirements
Advanced written, verbal, presentation, and interpersonal communications skills, including advanced political acumen and skill to deal with diverse constituencies in a highly political environment, with occasionally strict deadlines.
Advanced analytical skills and ability to organize, prioritize and manage the successful completion of high-level and potentially complex projects within budget and time constraints.
Expert knowledge and skill in applying and interpreting applicable local, state, and federal regulations and related standards, guidelines and, as appropriate, recommend organization or systemwide policy, as they relate to, and effect Emergency Management on the UCR campus.
Expert knowledge/understanding of the Emergency Management field and strong knowledge of all fields related and pertinent to Emergency Management.
Expert skill in mentoring or overseeing the work of other technical and professional staff; includes Emergency Management technical and professional staff, and staff in other campus departments.
Expert skill to effectively and professionally represent the organization to state and federal authorities, and community groups.
Expert skill to appropriately use technology and relevant scientific equipment as required.
Advanced skill in using MS Office Suite of programs and similar software to generate presentations, reports, dashboards, documents, etc.
Advanced analytical skills and ability to organize, prioritize and manage the successful completion of high-level and potentially complex projects within budget and time constraints.
Expert knowledge and skill in applying and interpreting applicable local, state, and federal regulations and related standards, guidelines and, as appropriate, recommend organization or systemwide policy, as they relate to, and effect Emergency Management on the UCR campus.
Expert knowledge/understanding of the Emergency Management field and strong knowledge of all fields related and pertinent to Emergency Management.
Expert skill in mentoring or overseeing the work of other technical and professional staff; includes Emergency Management technical and professional staff, and staff in other campus departments.
Expert skill to effectively and professionally represent the organization to state and federal authorities, and community groups.
Expert skill to appropriately use technology and relevant scientific equipment as required.
Advanced skill in using MS Office Suite of programs and similar software to generate presentations, reports, dashboards, documents, etc.
Preferred Qualifications
Additional Information
In the Heart of Inland Southern California, UC Riverside is located on nearly 1,200 acres near Box Springs Mountain in Southern California; the park-like campus provides convenient access to the vibrant and growing Inland region. The campus is a living laboratory for the exploration of issues critical to growing communities' air, water, energy, transportation, politics, the arts, history, and culture. UCR gives every student, faculty and staff member the resources to explore, engage, imagine and excel.
UC Riverside is recognized as one of the most ethnically diverse research universities in the country boasting several key rankings of which we are extremely proud.
The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer with a strong institutional commitment to the achievement of excellence and diversity among its faculty and staff. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
For information about our generous employee benefits package, visit: Employee Benefits Overview
UC Riverside is recognized as one of the most ethnically diverse research universities in the country boasting several key rankings of which we are extremely proud.
- UC Riverside is proud to be ranked No. 12 among all U.S. universities, according to Money Magazine's 2020 rankings, and among the top 1 percent of universities worldwide, according to the 2019-20 Center for World University rankings.
- UC Riverside is the top university in the United States for social mobility. - U.S. News 2020
- UCR is a member of the University Innovation Alliance, the leading national coalition of public research universities committed to improving student success for low-income, first-generation, and students of color.
- Among top-tier universities, UC Riverside ranks No. 2 in financial aid. - Business Insider 2019
- Ranked No. 2 in the world for research, UCR's Department of Entomology maintains one of the largest collections of insect specimens the nation. - Center for World University Rankings
- UCR's distinguished faculty boasts 2 Nobel Laureates, and 13 members of the National Academies of Science and Medicine.
The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer with a strong institutional commitment to the achievement of excellence and diversity among its faculty and staff. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
For information about our generous employee benefits package, visit: Employee Benefits Overview