Emergency Management Specialist

Title Emergency Management Specialist

Application Review Date September 23 2026

Campus Location Radford City - Main Campus

Job Description

Reporting to the Director of Emergency Management the Emergency Management Specialist works as part of the Radford University Office of Emergency Management under Department of Public Safety team to develop and maintain emergency management programs for Radford University. Typical duties include supporting emergency plan development conducting training emergency exercise development and facilitation along with program development outreach functions and operational guidance needed for all phases of the emergency management program.

• Ensure Radford University emergency plans and activities are consistent with agency directions by the provision of hands-on assistance to university departments

• Interpret the requirements of Radford University and other agency policies and provide related guidance to university stakeholders as it relates to emergency preparedness.

• Ability to provide leadership in the area of emergency management preparedness preparing the Radford University community to respond to emergencies that might significantly affect and impact the University to include management of the primary virtual and alternate Emergency Operations Center EOC including operational leadership during EOC activations management of effective emergency response and recovery resources such as equipment technology and tools that must be in a ready state for response activity development and implementation of policies procedures and protocols compliant with University policy as well as federal state and local standards and best practices including virtual EOC platform procedures that ensure the Universitys ability to coordinate quickly and efficiently during an emergency and administration of designated aspects of the crisis and emergency management plans.

• Coordinate and lead the continued growth and administration of the Universitys Continuity of Operations Planning COOP program including guiding departments through the development maintenance and update of continuity plans

• Assist in developing updating and maintaining campus wide building emergency action plan BEAP program as well as the building emergency coordinator BEC program.

• Maintain coordinate and administer departmental outreach and preparedness education programs for students faculty staff and visitors including the development and management of publications presentations website content marketing materials and other educational resources.

• Assist in planning developing coordinating and executing tabletop functional and full-scale exercises to enhance familiarity with emergency management.

• Ensure consistent delivery of emergency management program efforts at all Radford University locations through technical support guidance and provision of expert assistance to staff on main campus and satellite locations.

• Assist with preparing after-action reports and improvement plans.

• Assist with the activation and dissemination of emergency notifications and other critical communications for actual or potential incidents affecting the university community.

• Attend local and regional workshops exercises and emergency management events.

• Collaborate with internal departments external agencies and community partners to coordinate emergency planning efforts share resources and foster mutual aid agreements.

• Perform other related functions in support of Radford University Department of Public Safety and the Office of Emergency Management program.

Required Qualifications

• Considerable knowledge of the role of the state local and federal governments in emergencies emergency response programs policies and procedures and federal and state program regulations.

• Strong leadership communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively in a dynamic and diverse environment.

• Dependable work ethics with the ability to fit into a team environment characterized by shared accountabilities.

• Extensive use of computers to retrieve and input information.

• Project planning and development experience.

• Experience in policy and best practices pertaining to emergency communications.

• Requires the ability to analyze all type emergency situations to determine course of action and solve problems excellent judgment and decision-making skills.

• Certified Emergency Manager certification or ability to obtain within 3 years from the date of hire.

• Required IS-100 IS-200 IS-700 and IS-800.

• Required Certified Emergency Manager CEM license or ability to obtain within 3 years from the date of hire.

• Valid drivers license

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in creating implementing and coordinating emergency management planning programs for a large diverse organization.

• Experience in grant writing and management.

• Demonstrated customer service experience.

• Experience in creating visual presentations instructional design and the development of training materials.

• Expert knowledge of standard communication procedures and equipment principles and practices of emergency dispatching.

• Proven ability to manage stressful situations and changing priorities effectively.

• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

• Preferred experience in using virtual emergency operations center platforms or systems.

• Preferred IS-300 IS-400.

• Preferred professional certifications Virginia Professional Emergency Manager VPEM Certified Business Continuity Professional CBCP Project Management Professional andor Master Exercise Practitioner MEP.

Employment Conditions

Valid drivers license position is designated as essentialemergency personnel

Is this position Grant Funded No

Is this position restricted No

Is this position 100 telework No

Hours Per Week 40

Months per Year 12

Statement of Economic Interest Required No

FLSA Status Exempt

Work Classification Classified Staff

Normal Work Schedule 8am-5pm M-F Weekend and Evening Hours as Needed Travel Required

Employee Classification Emergency Coordinator II

Department Emergency Management

Salary 63000 - 73000 Commensurate with education and experience.

Department Contact Name Peter McCann

Department Contact Phone 540-831-6696

Department Contact Email pmccannradford.edu

Equal Opportunity Statement

Radford University does not discriminate with regard to race color sex sexual orientation disability age veteran status national origin religion or political affiliation in the administration of its educational programs activities admission or employment practices.

Clery Statement

In compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act Radford University publishes an Annual Security and Fire Safety Report. The report includes the universitys policies procedures and programs concerning safety and security as well as three years of crime statistics for our campus. As a prospective employee you are entitled to a copy of this report. The report and statistical data can be found online at Radford.edupolice. You may also request a paper copy of the report from the Radford University Police Department located at 810 East Main Street PO Box 6883 Radford VA 24142.

Reasonable Accommodation Statement

If you are an individual with a disability and desire accommodation in the application process please contact the hiring department.

Criminal Background Check Statement

Radford University is committed to ensuring a safe and secure environment for all employees students volunteers and stakeholders. As part of our hiring and screening process we conduct criminal background checks in compliance with Virginia Code § 19.2-389 and other applicable state and federal laws. Successful candidates will be required to have a criminal background check.