Position Information Posting NumberSRGV7905 Working TitleEMERGENCY MANAGEMENT COORDINATOR Number of Vacancies1 LocationEdinburg, Texas DepartmentSafety and Security FTE1.0 FLSAExempt Scope of Job To coordinate and prepare plans and procedures for responding to natural disasters and other emergencies for the area of assignment such as, but not limited to, UTHealth RGV clinical operations and sites, or general academic and campus operations. Description of Duties + Coordinates, researches, develops, creates, implements, evaluates and maintains the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley ( UTRGV ) Emergency Operations Plan ( EOP ), related annexes and emergency response plans, including internal and external event response activities. + Works with the appropriate University departmental personnel, including clinical personnel to design, develop, coordinate and implement a university-wide, site specific Emergency Response Plan. + Implements and executes successful all hazards Emergency Preparedness Exercises throughout the institution, which include but are not limited to coordinated responses with University departments across all campuses, clinical sites, and local, state, and federal emergency services. + Identifies, creates and implements training plans for all designated parties under the NIMS (National Incident Management System) first responder classification and other personnel as required by EOP mission and objectives. + Leads stakeholders to design, coordinate and implement emergency plans and procedures and determine appropriate training requirements for applicable University personnel for internal and external events. + Establishes and manages an Incident Management Team, and implements and ensures continuous awareness, education and training of UTRGV Emergency Response/Incident Command System parties and stakeholders, including clinical staff, throughout the organization, including, but not limited to the following Divisions/Departments: Office of the President, Environmental Health Safety & Risk Management, Media/Communications, Human Resources, Student, Academic and Business Affairs. + Maintains an emergency contact call list of appropriate leadership personnel, including clinical leadership and ensures the call list is functional, continuously reviewed, verified, and updated as changes occur. + Reviews, verifies, updates and publishes, as appropriate, emergency call lists of federal, state, county, municipal and national weather service emergency response personnel, as necessary. + Collects and analyzes data and recommends program modifications and/or improvements, as appropriate. + Researches, identifies, applies for and administers grants in accordance with University and grant requirements. + Reviews and updates the EOP and annexes annually with the designated stakeholders as needed or required by law. + Collaborates and coordinates with local, county, state and federal partner response agencies. + Makes recommendations to the emergency management /program improvements by investigating, researching and reviewing best practices from other organizations’ emergency management programs. + Collaborates with representatives from other university departments to facilitate emergency management-related policies and assesses program needs, including clinical operations. + Coordinates department related programs with university activities. + Complies with all Federal, State and local laws and University policies. + Performs other duties as assigned. Supervision Received General supervision from assigned supervisor. Supervision Given Direct supervision of assigned staff. Required Education Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university, or experience in emergency management, especially in a healthcare environment, fire safety, training or other similar background related to emergency management and/or crisis preparedness planning may be substituted at a 2:1 ratio in addition to the minimum experience requirement. Preferred Education Knowledge of healthcare accreditation and regulatory standards as it pertains to safety and emergency management specific to healthcare organizations. Licenses/Certifications As condition of employment this position requires the applicant to be authorized to operate a University-Owned Vehicle for Official University Business. Per University of Texas System Policy 157, applicants will be subject to a motor vehicle record check for their most recent thirty-six (36) month history. Out of State Drivers are required to submit a 36-month history MVR from their prior State of residence(s). Preferred: + Professional certification in emergency management planning. + Master Exercise Practitioner ( MEPP ) + Professional Continuity Practitioner + Advanced Professional Series ( APS ) Required Experience Three (3) years of experience, related to the statement of duties and responsibilities, including training and experience in public safety employment and/or healthcare emergency management. Preferred Experience Experience in creating, implementing, and coordinating emergency management and disaster planning programs for a large diverse organization, healthcare organization or comparable to a higher education campus. Experience in one, all or some of the following areas: emergency planning, emergency management, emergency medical services, fire services, police, risk management, hazardous materials management. Bilingual (English/Spanish). Equipment Use of standard office equipment. Working Conditions Needs to be able to successfully perform all required duties. Office/outdoor environment; some travel. Must be able to work weekends, holidays, evenings in addition to regular work hours, as needed. Exerting up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. UTRGV is a distributed institution, which require presence at multiple locations throughout the Rio Grande Valley. Other Exceptional planning and organizational skills. Ability to multi-task and make sound decisions in a time of disaster or emergency. Physical Capabilities N/A Employment CategoryFull-Time Minimum SalaryCommensurate with Experience Posted SalaryCommensurate with Experience Position Available Date11/06/2024 Grant Funded PositionNo If Yes, Provide Grant Expiration Date Posting Detail Information EEO Statement It is the policy of The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley to promote and ensure equal employment opportunities for all individuals without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information or protected veteran status. In accordance with the requirements of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, as amended, our University is committed to comply with all government requirements and ensures non-discrimination in its education programs and activities, including employment. We encourage women, minorities and differently abled persons to apply for employment positions of interest. Special Instructions to Applicants Dear Applicant, Human Resources will not be held responsible for redacting any confidential information from the documents you attach with your application. The confidential information includes the following: Date of Birth Gender *Ethnicity/Race Please make sure that you omit this information prior to submission. We are advising that Human Resources will be forwarding your application to the department as per your submission. The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley reserves the right to discontinue accepting applications prior to the stated close date of this position, after meeting the posting requirement of three (3) calendar days. If you have any questions, please visit our Careers site at https://careers.utrgv.edu for detailed contact information. Additional Information UTRGV is a distributed location institution and working location is subject to change based on need. All UTRGV employees are required to have a criminal background check ( CBC ). Incomplete applications will not be considered. Substitutions to the above requirements must have prior approval from the VP of HR & Talent Development . Quick Linkhttps://careers.utrgv.edu/postings/45012 Posting Supplemental Questions Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*). + * Are you a current UTRGV employee? + Yes + No + * Are you now, or previously, employed by The University of Texas System or any of its institutions? + Yes - I currently am employed by the UT System or its institutions + Yes - I have previously been employed by the UT System or its institutions + No - I have never been employed by the UT System or its institutions + * Please select your highest level of completed education. + 6th grade education + 10th grade education + High School Diploma or GED + Associates Degree, Technical, or Trade School Degree/Certification or 60 Hours of College Hours + Bachelors Degree from an accredited university + Masters Degree from an accredited university + Ph. D. or other terminal degree from an accredited university + None of the above + * Please provide the field of study for your education: (Open Ended Question) + * Please indicate the number of years of work experience you have directly related to the position in which you are applying for: + Less than 1 year + 1 year + 2 years + 3 years + 4 years + 5 years + 6 years + 7 years + 8 years + 9 years + 10 years + Over 10 years + * Do you meet the minimum requirements for this position? + Yes + No Applicant Documents Required Documents + Resume Optional Documents + Cover Letter/Letter of Application + Curriculum Vitae + Unofficial Transcripts + Reference Letter 1 + Reference Letter 2 + Reference Letter 3 + Certifications and Licenses + Training Certificates + Other Document + List of 3 References + Unofficial Transcripts 2 + Unofficial Transcripts 3 + Letter of Interest + Unofficial Graduate Transcripts + Additional Document