Reporting to the Director of Crisis Management and Preparedness, coordinates all emergency planning and operations for the University, to include University-wide emergency preparedness programs, and initiatives. Participates as a member of the University Threat Assessment Team and CARE program. Collaborates with various internal and external stakeholders. Provides community education in emergency management principles and procedures.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required

• Knowledge of emergency management programs and operations.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community.
• Knowledge and understanding of institutional emergency management principles, procedures, and standards.
• Knowledge of local, State, and Federal emergency systems and agencies, to include law enforcement, fire prevention/protection, and emergency medical services.
• Knowledge of federal, state, and local regulations and guidelines related to emergency management and disaster medical assistance.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality, exercise sound judgment, and handle high-pressure situations calmly and professionally.
• Familiarity with emergency response protocols and crisis management procedures.
• Advanced working knowledge of hospital and university specific disaster planning, processes, systems, recovery, and resource requirements.
• Ability to plan, organize and direct multiple programs and activities.
• Skill in examining and re-engineering operations and procedures, formulating policy, and developing and implementing new strategies and procedures.
• Ability to develop, plan, and implement short- and long-range goals.
• Knowledge of procedures and techniques for the provision of outreach services.
• Ability to develop and present educational programs and/or workshops.
• Knowledge of chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear, and explosive (CBRNE) hazards, and response and mitigation procedures and techniques.
  

See the Position Description for additional information.

• Employees who provide services or work in patient care or clinical areas are required to be in compliance with the University's influenza vaccination requirement.

Bachelor's degree; at least 3 years of experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified.

Completed degree(s) from an accredited institution that are above the minimum education requirement may be substituted for experience on a year for year basis.

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Positions posted with a Staff Type of Regular or Term are eligible for the Veteran Preference Program. See the Veteran Preference Program webpage for additional details.

The University of New Mexico is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.

The University of New Mexico requires all regular staff positions successfully pass a pre-employment background check. This may include, but is not limited to, a criminal history background check, New Mexico Department of Health fingerprint screening, New Mexico Children, Youth, and Families Department fingerprint screening, verification of education credentials, and/or verification of prior employment. For more information about background checks, visit https://policy.unm.edu/university-policies/3000/3280.html. Refer to https://policy.unm.edu/university-policies/3000/3200.html for a definition of Regular Staff.