University of Central Florida

Campus Location: University of Central Florida Position Type: Full-Time
Professional Exempt Contractual (OPS)

Salary $40 - $48K annualFLSA: Exempt - Not Eligible for Overtime Compensation
Date Posted: 10 Sept 2009 Closing Date: 18 Sept 2009

Reports To:
Emergency Management Coordinator Status: First Review Sept 2009

Job Description:
The Project Manager Assistant serves in an administrative and leadership capacity (under the supervision of the Project Manager) and provides operational and administrative support for the University of Central Florida (UCF) Emergency Management (EM) for Higher Education Grant Project.

Duties Responsibilities:
* Implements tasks and deliverables of the Emergency Management for Higher Education (EMHE) Grant as directed by the Project Manager
* Monitors University of Central Florida (UCF) Emergency Management (EM) Plan Revision Project activities and ensures compliance with federal, state, and local requirements such as University of Central Florida policies and procedures, Department of Education policies and procedures, and the National Incident Management System
* Supports the University of Central Florida campus and operational divisions with the development or revision of emergency operations plans and procedures
* Attends all internal and external meetings required under the provisions of the EMHE grant
* Serves as a point of contact with all internal university entities and external first responder agencies involved in EMHE grant activities
* Provides the external evaluator the data and information needed for project evaluation
* Performs other duties as assigned

Minimum Requirements:
* Bachelor's Degree in Emergency Management, Criminal Justice, Fire Services, Public Administration or a related field and directly related experience
* Must be certified in the National Incident Management System (NIMS) I-100, I-200, I-300, and I-400 classes and possess knowledge of the Homeland Security Exercise and Evaluation Program (HSEEP)
* Considerable knowledge of the principles, methods, and techniques of emergency management planning, training and exercising
* Knowledge of the organization and operation of local and regional emergency management programs
* Knowledge of public relations and educational principles and techniques
* Ability to plan, direct and coordinate complex emergency management projects to achieve desired goals
* Ability to effectively participate in the development of comprehensive plans for unusual emergencies
* Ability to perform research and prepare pertinent reports
* Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with stakeholders
* Possess excellent communication skills (verbal and written)
* Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, verbally and in writing, to groups and individuals
* Ability to facilitate the training of college personnel in emergency management activities
* Ability to work effectively in a multi-ethnic, multi-cultural environment
* Ability to work a flexible schedule that may include evening and weekend assignments
* TEMPORARY GRANT FUNDED POSITION THROUGH FEBRUARY 28, 2011

Submit letter of interest and resume to Jeff Morgan at
JRMorgan@mail.ucf.edu