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Senior Emergency Manager

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Position Summary

The Senior Emergency Planning Coordinator oversees and coordinates all planning, communication, training and operation management to university-wide incident and emergency preparedness programs and initiatives. Direct campus-wide University incident/emergency planning and business continuity programs, including: the strategic planning, development and revision of incident/emergency preparedness, disaster recovery and business continuity documentation and policies, and implementation and training associated with such policies.

Provide incident/emergency preparedness information, consultation and training to the campus community; planning and assessment of responses to disasters and other emergencies and recommendations for improvements. Lead the campus incident/management teams through the phases of emergency management. Work with city, state and national agencies to coordinate plans and procedures and programs.

Key duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to:
  • Provide direction and leadership to the University administration for incident/emergency management.
  • Coordinate communication through the Vice President of Finance and Administration to ensure that senior administration is informed of incidents affecting normal university operations.
  • Develop, coordinate and execute incident/emergency response training.
  • Coordinate university-wide incident and emergency response teams. Respond to significant incidents where emergency management is required.




University at Buffalo is an affirmative action equal opportunity employer and, in keeping with our commitment, welcomes all to apply including veterans and individuals with disabilities.
Minimum Qualifications
  • A Bachelor’s degree, preferably in Emergency Management, or related field.
  • Five years’ experience in emergencyincident planning at a university, industrial complex, or at a government agency level. A Master’s degree in the above fields may be substituted for two years of the required experience.
  • Knowledge of general fire, police, EMS, and incident management principles and practices is required.
  • Experience in the use of Federal Emergency Management programs related to emergency disaster planning, response, mitigation and recovery strategies; and the National Incident Management System and the Incident Command System mandated by Homeland Security is desirable.
  • Excellent communication, presentation and computer skills required.
  • Must possess a valid driver’s license.
  • Candidates will be required to complete a comprehensive background investigation.

Preferred Qualifications
  • Strong interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills to clearly and effectively interact with a diverse group of individuals to secure and/or provide information to clarify situations, resolve problems, and negotiate services and/or agreements
  • Advanced knowledge and understanding of institutional incidentemergency management principles, procedures, and standards
  • Knowledge of Federal, State, and local agencies, systems, regulations, and guidelines related to incidentemergency management
  • Ability to develop and present educational programs and workshops
  • Skill in examining and re-engineering operations and procedures, formulating policy, and developing and implementing new strategies and procedures
  • Experience in conducting hazard or business continuity assessments, and writing emergencyincident plans
  • Experience in supervision of staff
  • Experience in grant writing and grant management
  • Working knowledge of computer systems, database and spreadsheet management, Microsoft Office products, and web-based business practices

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University at Buffalo

UB is New York’s largest public university, one of America’s leading research universities and a flagship in the SUNY system.

UB is a top 40 university in a top city in which to attend college, and with more than 1,300 acres across three unique campuses, there is always something new to explore. Regular shuttle service takes students between North Campus and South Campus, and the Downtown Campus is easily accessible by Metro Rail

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