Assistant Director/Emergency Manager

Assistant Director/Emergency Manager

(Environmental Health & Safety Professional- Advanced Level)

Serves as the focal point of the emergency management business continuity and disaster resistance program for the UNCW campus.

Under the supervision of the Director of EH&S, works independently and as part of a team to support the development and implementation of the university's emergency management and business continuity programs and other EH&S training and communication efforts. Responsibilities include the coordination of all emergency management activities including development, implementation and review of emergency and disaster plans, procedures, communications and training. Supervises one employee who will assist with emergency management and business continuity programs. This position is heavily involved with all four phases of emergency management including mitigation, preparedness, response and recovery. This position is 'on-call' on a 24/7 basis and is required to respond to a variety of emergencies/disasters as needed.

Must demonstrate a firm understanding of emergency management including the principles of planning, mitigation, response and recovery. Must be able to develop and maintain excellent relationships with partners both within and outside the UNCW community, on a local, state, and national level. Must demonstrate the ability to prepare written plans with little administrative support and guide exercises and drills. Must demonstrate excellent written and verbal communications skills. Must demonstrate the ability to prepare reports, plans and presentations for a wide audience from staff members to senior administration. Must demonstrate a willingness to be flexible. Must demonstrate the ability to remain calm and make appropriate decisions in potentially stressful situations.

Requires a four year degree from an appropriately accredited institution; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.

Completed training in ICS (Incident Command System) and NIMS (National Incident Management System) through NIMS Level 400 strongly preferred. Prefer CEM (Certified Emergency Manager) certification or intent to pursue this certification within the next 12 months. Prefer NIMS (National Incident Management System) 400, HAZWOPER and HSEEP (Homeland Security Exercise and Evaluation Program) training.

To receive consideration: You must apply online at https://jobs.uncw.edu by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Standard Time, July 27, 2009. You will be required to attach a cover letter and a resume to successfully apply for this position. Mailed, e-mailed faxed and/or hand-delivered materials will not be accepted. If you have questions regarding the online application process, please contact Human Resources at 910-962-3160.

UNC Wilmington actively fosters a diverse and inclusive working and learning environment and is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified men and women from all racial, ethnic, or other minority groups are strongly encouraged to apply.

Gordon Deno, CEM

Wilson County Emergency Management

Wilson, NC

(252)399-2830