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Type of Position:

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Day Shift (United States of America)

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Institution Name:

University of Arkansas at Little Rock

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Department:

IEA-Labor Education Program

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Summary of Job Duties:

The Emergency Management Specialist will support AEDI’s statewide disaster recovery and preparedness initiatives. Responsibilities include developing and deploying disaster recovery tools, community planning, damage assessment, hazard mitigation planning, and resource coordination with local, state, and federal partners. Strong emergency management planning experience, specifically in hazard mitigation planning, emergency operations plan annexes, and initial damage assessments, is crucial. This position is governed by state and federal laws, and agency/institution policy.

Qualifications:

Required Education and/or Experience:

Bachelor’s degree in emergency management, crisis management, planning, or a related field;
Minimum of 2 years of related work experience in hazard mitigation planning, disaster recovery, risk management, public safety, or initial damage assessments;
Valid driver’s license;
Completion of FEMA training courses: IS-100, IS-200, IS-700, IS-800, and IS- 2200—completion of ICS-300, ICS-400.

Preferred Education and/or Experience:

Master’s degree in emergency management or related field;
5+ years of professional experience in hazard mitigation planning, disaster recovery coordination, or emergency operations;
Project Management experience or PMP Certification;
IAEM Associate Emergency Manager (AEM) or Certified Emergency Manager (CEM);
ISO 22301, CBCP, MBCP certification, or equivalent documented experience in business/government continuity planning;
Homeland Security Exercise and Evaluation Program (HSEEP) certificate;
Proficiency with GIS mapping and modeling tools for emergency management;
Demonstrated experience in grant writing, management, and project management across organizations.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

Assist clients with developing and updating emergency management plans aligned with FEMA’s five mission areas (prevention, protection, mitigation, response, and recovery), adhering to FEMA guidance, including CPG 101 and 201;
Establish tools, policies, and procedures to conduct damage assessment in impacted communities across the state; conduct train-the-trainer sessions to prepare stakeholders to conduct damage assessments themselves;
Provide technical assistance and develop templates and resources for hazard mitigation planning, leveraging GIS expertise for mapping and modeling;
Coordinate with district Hazard Mitigation Planners and statewide committees to enhance planning guidelines and compliance;
Conduct SWOT analyses of emergency management resources and core capabilities, identifying opportunities for expansion and improvement;
Assist in economic impact studies post-disaster, document community recovery needs, and facilitate coordinated responses across partner organizations.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Knowledge of FEMA’s comprehensive preparedness guide CPG 101 and 201;
Expertise in hazard mitigation planning, damage assessment, emergency operations planning, and Geographic Information Systems awareness;
Strong project management, training, and technical writing skills;
Excellent communication skills

Additional Information:

Salary Information:

$55,000 - $65,000

Required Documents to Apply:

Cover Letter/Letter of Application, List of three Professional References (name, email, business title), Resume

Optional Documents:

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Recruitment Contact Information:

Miles McDonnell, Director of Emergency Management, 501-916-5953 mdmcdonnell@ualr.edu

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Pre-employment Screening Requirements:

Criminal Background Check, Motor Vehicle Reports Check, Sex Offender Registry

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock is committed to providing a safe campus community. We conduct background checks for applicants being considered for employment. Background checks include a criminal background check and a sex offender registry check. For certain positions, there may also be a financial (credit) background check, a Motor Vehicle Registry (MVR) check, and/or drug screening. Required checks are identified in the position listing. A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication or adverse financial history information alone shall not disqualify an applicant in the absence of a relationship to the requirements of the position. Background check information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.

The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity institution. The University does not discriminate in its education programs or activities (including in admission and employment) on the basis of any category or status protected by law, including age, race, color, national origin, disability, religion, protected veteran status, military service, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, or pregnancy. Questions or concerns about the application of Title IX, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex, may be sent to the University’s Title IX Coordinator and to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights.

Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.

All application information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.

Constant Physical Activity:

Driving, Manipulate items with fingers, including keyboarding

Frequent Physical Activity:

Manipulate items with fingers, including keyboarding

Occasional Physical Activity: