POSITION TITLE:  Coordinator for Emergency Operations

COMPANY NAMEUniversity of Texas at El Paso

LOCATION:  El Paso, Texas

Min. Education:  BA/BS/Undergraduate

Min. Experience:  3-5 Years

Job Type: Full-Time

 

JOB DESCRIPTION:

 

The University of Texas at El Paso seeks a qualified applicant for the Coordinator for Emergency Operations position (job posting 08-06-19-01-6360).

In order to be considered for this position, all applicants must apply at www.utep.edu/employment

Purpose of position:
Performs senior-level technical and administrative work in the planning, development, management, coordination, implementation, and evaluation of the University Emergency Management Program.

Essential functions:

¨       Advises and assists management with planning, developing, coordinating, implementing, and evaluating a state-wide emergency management program.

 

¨       Advises and assists University Administration with preparing and reviewing emergency operational plans for state-wide program.

¨       Develops and recommends a program which efficiently utilizes local, state, and federal resources in time of emergency.

¨       Provides technical assistance and guidance to university communities developing emergency management plans; coordinates emergency planning with local, state, and federal agencies and/or organizations.

¨       Oversees, coordinates, researches, develops administers and/or processes state and federal grants and payment requests and ensures compliance.

¨       Collects and analyzes data relating to emergency plans programs; recommends and/or coordinates program modifications and/or development.

¨       Assists university officials regarding emergency management matters; interprets and applies state and federal requirements and procedures; maintains liaison with federal representatives on emergency management issues.

¨       Coordinates, plans, and participates in emergency management operations, training, workshops, and conferences; tests and evaluates training exercises.

¨       Addresses university community groups to promote and explain emergency management programs.

¨       Communicates with local officials, government agencies, federal emergency management representatives, and other interested parties; prepares technical reports, correspondence, and other emergency management related materials.

 

Marginal/Incidental functions:

Other related functions as assigned.  This position is a non-uniform civilian position within the Police Department.

 

Required qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

 

¨       Bachelor's degree; and four (4) or more years of experience in emergency management, including three (3) or more years of experience in an administrative capacity.

 

¨       Must pass a criminal background investigation.

 

¨       Must possess a valid driver's license issued by the State where the applicant resides and must be insurable as defined in the UT System UTS-157.

 

Preferred qualifications:

 

In addition to the requirements indicated above, a minimum of 15 earned credit hours in one or a combination of the following: Public Administration, Personnel, Business Administration, Law, Education, or Social Sciences.  Professional Certifications, Licenses, or Registrations within are of assigned responsibility.   Bilingual (English/Spanish).

 

The University of Texas at El Paso is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. The University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, veteran status, or sexual orientation in employment or the provision of services.