Emergency Management Specialist

Company: University of Utah
Location: Salt Lake City
Posted on: May 14, 2025

Job Description:

Emergency Management Specialist

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Job Summary

The Emergency Management Specialist supports the Division of Emergency Management in the Department of Public Safety at the University of Utah by implementing all-hazards planning, training and exercise development, with a focus on cross-training in key incident command system section leadership positions (finance, logistics, operations and planning). The specialist will also share in other duties as assigned, including emergency response (e.g., staffing the Emergency Operations Center during planned and unplanned events) that will require scheduling outside of normal working hours. No relocation expenses are available for this position.

Safety is a top priority for the University of Utah. The Chief Safety Officer (CSO) for the University is the Director of Public Safety and serves as chief of police services. The CSO is responsible for overseeing the University's Department of Public Safety, which includes the following operational divisions: University Police, Campus Security, UHealth Security, Emergency Management, Emergency Communications, and the central administrative Office of the CSO.

Safety looks and feels different to each person, and the U Department of Public Safety is committed to working with the community to foster a safe environment where all individuals feel empowered and equipped to succeed in their work, education, and other business with the university.

More at publicsafety.utah.edu.

Responsibilities
1. Works under the direction of the Associate Director of Emergency Management
2. Supports key programs through planning, training, and exercise development
3. Operational duties at the Emergency Operations Center (EOC) during planned and unplanned events
4. Available for on-call duties evenings and weekends as required
5. Supports the incident management team
6. Participate in outreach and promotion activities
7. Participate in professional development


Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree (or equivalency) in a related field plus one year directly related experience or equivalency. Demonstrated ability to work independently, analyze and make decisions related to program content. Strong coordination and organizational skills required to prioritize conflicting deadlines. Demonstrated human relations and effective communication skills are also required.

EQUIVALENCY STATEMENT: 1 year of higher education can be substituted for 1 year of directly related work experience. (Example: bachelor's degree = 4 years of directly related work experience.)

Applicants must demonstrate the potential ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined in the position description.

Preferences
--- A bachelor's degree in emergency management or related field
--- Demonstrated knowledge (e.g., field experience and/or coursework) of the National Incident Management system and the Incident Command System
--- Demonstrated knowledge of emergency management principles and best practices
--- GIS experience is preferred
--- Applicants with 3+ years of experience in emergency management or related field may be given preference.

Special Instructions


Requisition Number: PRN41847B
Full Time or Part Time? Full Time
Work Schedule Summary: M-F 8am-6pm
Department: 02120 - Emergency Management
Location: Campus
Pay Rate Range: $47,000 - $55,600
Close Date: 8/6/2025
Open Until Filled:

To apply, visit https://utah.peopleadmin.com/postings/182219




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