Director of Emergency Management

• Extensive knowledge of the role of the state, local, county 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.
• Manage Universities AED program
• Project planning and development experience.
• Experience in policy and best practices pertaining to emergency communications.
• Requires the ability to analyze all types of emergency situations to determine course of action and solve problems, excellent judgment and decision-making skills.
• 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.
• Prepare and analyze damage assessments following disasters or emergencies
• Experience in applying for federal funding for emergency management equipment, planning, responses, and recovery, and report on the use of funds allocated
• Maintain facilities and equipment used for emergency operations
• Perform other related functions in support of the University police department and the Office of Emergency Management program.

• Certified Emergency Manager certification

The University System of New Hampshire is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access/Affirmative Action employer. The University System is committed to creating an environment that values and supports diversity and inclusiveness across our campus communities and encourages applications from qualified individuals who will help us achieve this mission. The University System prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or marital status.

• emergency vehicles and equipment
• lighted board signs
• Traffic control management equipment
• camera trailers
• Skywatch command post

• Direct and implement emergency management, planning, and operations for the University community, to include preparedness programs and initiatives.
• Provide and/or coordinate training to all Public Safety operations and support staff under the National Incident Management System (NIMS) first responder classification.
• Develop, maintain, and conduct training on a global Emergency Organization Plan.
• Complete annual plan review and conduct appropriate drills and tabletop exercises.
• Ensure UNH emergency plans and activities are consistent with agency directions by the provision of hands-on assistance to university departments Interpret the requirements University and other agency policies and provide guidance to University stakeholders regarding emergency preparedness.
• Ability to provide leadership in the area of emergency management preparedness, preparing the 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 University's ability to coordinate quickly and efficiently during an emergency; and administration of designated aspects of the crisis and emergency management plans.
• Develop and deliver program-specific training and education to the University community regarding emergency preparedness, mitigation, and business continuity and disaster response procedures.

• Direct and manage response to active or emerging critical incidents.
• Communicate and direct key internal and external officials upon activation of the Emergency Operations Center.
• Oversee university AED program including selection, placement, and monitoring.
• Identify and approve CPR/AED certification for campus community.
• Extensive knowledge of Alert Notification Systems and communicate details to the University community.
• Maintain inventory of available response personnel, equipment, and resources.
• Develop and prepare after-action reports and improvement plans.

• Elicit and cultivate support for emergency management programming.
• Lead or participate in relevant committees, task forces, and workgroups to recommend best practices.
• Primary lead liaison with local, county, state, and federal agencies emergency management agencies.
• Maintain appropriate training certifications to keep abreast of current practices.
• Directs safety committees at UNH-Durham, UNH-Manchester, UNH Law School in matters of emergency response.
• Lead development and implementation of a comprehensive business continuity program.
• Ensure effective integration of the Emergency Organization Plan.
• Updating, and maintaining campus-wide continuity of operations planning (COOP) program.
• Update and maintain the campus-wide building emergency action plan (BEAP) program as well as the building emergency coordinator (BEC) program.
• Plan, develop, and execute tabletop, functional, and full-scale exercises to enhance familiarity with emergency management.
• Develop public information and preparedness education programs for students, faculty, staff and visitors.
• Ensure consistent delivery of emergency management program efforts at all University locations, through technical support, guidance, and provision of expert assistance to staff on the main campus and satellite locations.
• Provides training and support for emergency notification of any current or pending disaster affecting the university communities.
• Developing, writing, compilation, maintenance and revisions to departmental publications, presentations, website and marketing materials and documents.

• Lead security risk management program initiatives. Conduct site assessments, generate detailed reports, and conduct follow up with stakeholders.
• Primary liaison for Public Safety emergency medical response to special events and VIP protection programming.
• Develop and implement educational opportunities for first- responders.
• Identify and lead educational offerings from NH Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Management and FEMA to the University.
• Attend local, 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.