Senior Director, Emergency Management
Broward College
Cypress Creek Administrative C, FL
ID: 7263713 (Ref.No. REQ-000043152)
Posted: July 16, 2024
Job Description
Job Profile Summary
Under general direction, this district-wide administrative position is responsible for the leadership and oversight of college-wide emergency management operations and activities.Provides focus and attention to emergency management programs and goals, to include development and maintenance of key documents, emergency exercise and plans, training, response aspects and resources in accordance with regulatory compliance obligations and industry best practices.
Serves as primary point of contact for emergency management, homeland security outreach and stakeholder engagement via outreach, training and education opportunities. Performs related work as directed.
Minimum Education:
- Master’s degree required in Public Administration, Public Safety Administration, Emergency Management, Homeland Security, Criminal Justice, or closely related.
- An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
Minimum Experience/Training:
- Eight or more years of experience in emergency management or public safety, including five years in management or administration and three years related experience in higher education.
- Knowledge and experience with Jeanne Clery Act preferred.
Minimum Certification/Licenses:
- FEMA Emergency Management Institute (EMI) IS-100.b (ICS 100), 200.b (ICS 200), 700.a NIMS, 702.a NIMS, 703.a NIMS, 706 NIMS, & 800.b National Response Framework.
- Additional emergency management certifications a plus.
Essential Functions:
- Daily -20%: Directs the planning, organizing and execution of the Emergency Management program in compliance with local, state, and federal operational standards. Researches, reviews, writes, maintains, and revises emergency plans for College operations used during emergency or disaster events.
- Weekly -10%: Provides leadership in executing disaster preparedness projects to enhance capabilities within College operations.
- Weekly -10%: Promotes and maintains an emergency management training program. Conducts presentations, training, exercises, and/or drills on emergency management concepts to enhance prevention, protection, mitigation, response, and recovery capabilities of the College.
- Quarterly -5%: Formulates and presents emergency management budget. Monitors and manages fiscal operations to remain within budgetary constraints.
- Other, as Needed -10%: Assists with responses to emergencies and ensures proper resources are deployed.
- Other, as Needed - 10%: Serves as primary point of contact for emergency management, homeland security outreach, and stakeholder engagement. Builds and maintains cross functional relationships with appropriate federal, state, and local community and professional groups.
- Daily- 10%: Responsible for people management of the area, including recommendation of staffing, hiring, termination and discipline, setting performance standards and evaluating staff and staff development and training.
- Other, as Needed - 10%: Responds to and resolves questions and concerns from administration, students, staff, and the general public. Effectively handles adverse situations, making good decisions, working calmly and accurately to arrive at a satisfactory resolution.
- Other, as Needed -10%: Participates as a member of various committees, attends conferences, and professional development opportunities. May assist Associate Vice President, Safety, Security & Emergency Preparedness in making recommendations of policies and procedures, program implementation, and departmental operations.
- Other, as Needed -5%: Performs related functions as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Models inclusive excellence through specific actions that support the College’s diversity goals in the recruitment, hiring, retention of talented and diverse staff.
- Knowledge of the methods of organization, planning, management, and supervision.
- Knowledge of the background and objectives of emergency management programs.
- Knowledge of emergency management operations and planning.
- Knowledge of appropriate safety precautions and emergency procedures.
- Ability to evaluate situations and exercise good judgment in making decisions.
- Ability to plan, develop and administer a sound emergency management program.
- Ability to maintain records and prepare clear and concise reports.
- Demonstrates ability to multi-task with strong written and verbal communication, presentation, training, facilitation, leadership, and teaching skills.
- Ability to organize and facilitate large groups.
- Demonstrates ability to work independently and to work effectively in a team environment. Ability to influence others of the benefits/importance of an idea or plan of action and to gain their support or commitment.
- General understanding of external environment and how it affects academia in general and Broward in particular, including political, legal, environmental, educational, financial, and social influences.
- Strong knowledge of College structure, policies and practices, and the impact on own area.
Competencies:
Leadership & Results Orientation
Inspires and generates enthusiasm and commitment to the vision, mission, and core values of the College. Promotes employee growth and development through professional, technical, and academic programs and services. Makes effective decisions and produces results through strategic planning and development, implementation and evaluation of programs and policies. Sets goals and priorities that maximize the use of resources available to consistently deliver results; compares work performance and outcomes against standards to achieve quality results; holds self and others accountable for achieving results and achieving a standard of excellence
Teamwork & Collaboration
Promotes quality teams through the effective use of the organization's performance management system (e.g. establishes performance standards, appraises staff accomplishments using developed standards, and acts to reward and counsel as appropriate). Embraces and employs the diversity of individuals, cultures, values, ideas and communication styles in the achievement of common goals
Models inclusive excellence through specific actions that support the College's mission in the recruitment, hiring, and retention of talented and diverse faculty and staff
Continuous Improvement & Quality Service Orientation
Anticipates, identifies, diagnoses and consults on potential or actual problem areas relating to program implementation and divisional goal achievement. Fosters and environment of respect, dignity, and compassion that affirms and empowers all of its members (students, faculty, staff, outside organizations, others you provide service to) while striving for the highest ethical standards and social responsibility
Innovation and Creativity
Successfully implements creative ideas to move the organization, processes, and systems forward. Introduces new concepts, models, practices and services that serve to improve the College's value in the community
Resource Management & Technology
Develops and implements the most emergent technologies for the unit utilizing methods and strategies that create environments that are flexible and responsive to the needs of local and national trends and the College's mission. Plans, organizes and manages resources to bring about the successful completion of specific project goals and objectives. Ensures the effective use of college resources, implements fiscally sound practices and environmentally sustainable initiatives
Job Title
Senior Director, Emergency Management
Position Number
P0005503
Job Status
Full time Regular
Department
Safety, Security and Emergency Preparedness
Location
Cypress Creek Administrative Center
Pay Grade
212
Salary
$77,838 - $101,189 Salary commensurate with education and experience.
Work Shift
First Shift
Work Schedule
Monday - Friday/weekend/varies
Hours Per Week
37.5
Posting End Date
Open Until Filled
Comments
To be considered for this position, a completed online employment application form along with a cover letter, resume and unofficial transcript are required. The first review date of applications will begin on January 9, 2023.
Designated Essential Personnel
Yes
FLSA Status
Exempt
Position Classification
Administrators
Special Instructions to Applicant:
For positions requiring a degree, the official transcripts are required upon hire. An unofficial copy of the degree/transcript is acceptable during the application process and must be attached to the online application. If unable to attach the documentation, please email document to jobs@broward.edu or fax to 954-201-7612, stating clearly the position name(s) and position number(s) the transcript is to be attached to.
Foreign Transcript: Transcripts issued outside of the United States require a equivalency statement from a certified transcript evaluation service verifying the degree equivalency to that of an accredited institution within the USA. This report must be attached with the application and submitted by the application deadline. All required documentation must be received on or before the job posting end date.
**Please note that multiple documents can be uploaded in the “Resume/CV/Transcript/License/Certification” section of the application**
Please refer to link with the instructions on how to submit an application with multiple documents. https://www.broward.edu/jobs/_docs/tutorial_external_applicant_broward_college.pdf.
Employment is contingent upon successful completion of the required background screening process.
Broward College uses E-Verify to check employee eligibility to work in the United States. You will be required to complete an I-9 Form and provide documentation of your identity for employment purposes.
Diversity and Inclusion are a priority at Broward College
Broward College is an equal opportunity employer and strongly encourages applications from eligible veterans and spouses of veterans, underrepresented groups, including minorities, women, and persons with disabilities. The College does not discriminate on the basis of age, color, disability, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation or any other legally protected classification.
For inquiries regarding Title IX and the college’s non-discrimination policies, contact the Vice President for Talent and Culture at 954-201-7449, Broward College, 6400 NW 6th Way, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33309.
Applicants needing a reasonable accommodation with the application process, please contact the Talent and Culture Department at nanders1@broward.edu.
Disclaimer
The intent of this description is to illustrate the types of duties and responsibilities that will be required of positions given this title and should not be interpreted of describe all the specific duties and responsibilities that may be required in any particular position. Directly related education/experience beyond the minimum stated may be substituted where appropriate at the discretion of the Appointing Authority. Broward College reserves the right to revise or change job duties, job hours, and responsibilities.