2 SY: Emergency Management Coordinator - Central Office

Company: Irving Independent School District
Location: Irving
Posted on: May 3, 2021

Job Description:

IRVING INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT

EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT COORDINATOR

JOB DESCRIPTION

JOB TITLE: Emergency Management Coordinator WAGE/HOUR STATUS: Exempt

REPORTS TO: Director of School Safety & PAYGRADE: Admin / Prof 2

Security (261 Days)

DEPARTMENT: School Safety & Security DATE REVISED: 01/2021

A Letter of Reasonable Assurance will be issued for this position

PRIMARY PURPOSE: Provide leadership, coordinate, implement the district's Emergency Management program.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education/Certification:

* Bachelor's Degree required, Major in Emergency Management, Homeland Security, Criminal Justice or related field.
* Meet state certification requirements as needed.

Special Knowledge/Skills:

* Familiarity with all aspects of school emergency management.
* Knowledge of specialized emergency response systems, current laws and trends in emergency management.
* Must possess strong organizational, communication, management and interpersonal skills.
* The ability to prepare detailed reports and correspondence as required.
* The ability to form and maintain good working relationships with all levels of district staff and with collaborative emergency management partners in the community and other districts.
* Must have the ability to prepare and deliver detailed presentations to a variety of groups and maintain composure and control under stress.

Minimum Experience:

A minimum of three (3) years of professional experience in emergency management, public safety or related field.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

* Coordinate District-wide Emergency Response and Crisis Management Program

awareness campaigns.

* Assist in developing, monitoring, reviewing, and improving the district's emergency management plans based on applicable laws, disaster research and industry best practices.
* Consistently conduct site visits to perform emergency management drill assessments at each campus and district facility.
* Oversee the development of emergency management training modules for Irving ISD staff.
* Oversee the development of the district Emergency Operations Plan and Annexes, including Campus Emergency Operations Plans.
* Coordinate the development of Irving ISD's campus reunification plans.
* Design, conduct and assess emergency tabletop and functional exercises.
* Collect, organize, and analyze safety and security audit data.
* Help develop, revise and implement emergency training programs.
* Assist in coordinating the efforts of the school safety and security committee.
* Help seek, secure, and manage safety and security-related grants.
* Help prepare and manage contracts with outside agencies and vendors.
* Serve as the district emergency management liaison to Dallas County, Irving Emergency Management Department and other local, state and federal agencies as needed.
* Collect, organize and develop data for after-action analyses after critical incidents.
* Coordinate emergency management internship program during summer months in conjunction with Irving ISD's Signature Studies program.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Mental Demands: Ability to communicate effectively with a diverse group of employees and supervisors with varied management styles and personalities. Maintain emotional control under stress.

Physical Demands/Environmental Factors: Extensive district wide travel; prolonged hours; occasional irregular work hours. Must be able to walk the grounds and facilities. Must be able to drive to multiple locations regularly.

Safety: Perform all duties in a safe and responsible manner. Observe all safety precautions and maintain safety standards in compliance with federal, state, and district regulations.

The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed in this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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