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Req #: 234540

Department: DIVISION of CAMPUS COMMUNITY SAFETY:EMERGENCY MGMT

Job Location Detail: UW Tower: 4333 Brooklyn Ave NE

Posting Date: 05/23/2024

Closing Info: Open Until Filled

Salary: $8,000 - $9,584 per month

Shift: First Shift

Notes: As a UW employee, you will enjoy generous benefits and work/life programs. For a complete description of our benefits for this position, please visit our website, click here. (https://hr.uw.edu/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2018/02/benefits-professional-staff-librarians-academic-staff-20230119_a11y.pdf)

As a UW employee, you have a unique opportunity to change lives on our campuses, in our state and around the world. UW employees offer their boundless energy, creative problem-solving skills and dedication to build stronger minds and a healthier world.

UW faculty and staff also enjoy outstanding benefits, professional growth opportunities and unique resources in an environment noted for diversity, intellectual excitement, artistic pursuits and natural beauty.

The new Division of Campus Community Safety (DCCS) unifies front-line public safety units across the University for a holistic approach to campus community safety, innovation in approaches, and clarity in leadership responsibility and accountability. Key units include UW Emergency Management, SafeCampus and the Seattle campus UW Police Department. Division staff work daily in partnership with units across and outside the UW system to both create safer, welcoming campus environments, prepare for potential natural or human-made disasters, and respond appropriately to incidents.

We have an outstanding opportunity for a Deputy Director, Emergency Management .

Reporting to the UWEM Director, the Deputy Director of Emergency Management leads the operational and administrative management of the University of Washington’s Emergency Management Program, working to advance the UW in achieving excellence in the areas of disaster, prevention, mitigation, preparedness, response, and recovery. This involves managing all aspects of the Emergency Operations Centers (EOCs), collaborating across many functions of the university with key internal and external partners, and supporting the overall day-to-day operations and strategic planning of the program.

The UWEM Deputy Director is responsible for the operational readiness of the university’s emergency management program. This involves playing a key role in the day-to-day operations and the overall strategic planning and enhancement of the program.

This position will work closely with key partners such as the Incident Coordination Team (ICT), Emergency Operations Center (EOC) responders, Preparedness Oversight Committee (POC), and others to ensure the university is well-prepared to respond to and recover from emergencies and disasters. The successful candidate must be capable of effectively guiding internal and external partners in achieving collective goals; must have a proven ability to build good working relationships with colleagues and external stakeholders; must possess excellent communication and organizational skills; a high-level of judgement, problem-solving, and adaptability skills; and flexibility to manage changing priorities. Changing priorities include managing scheduled work while responding promptly to unplanned events. In addition, the incumbent must possess or be able to rapidly develop institutional knowledge of the University of Washington and be able to work collaboratively across many functions of the university.

UW Emergency Management (UWEM) is responsible for the comprehensive, “all-hazards” emergency and disaster management planning efforts for the UW system. The UWEM team owns developing and updating the University’s foundational plans for emergency preparedness; delivers individual and group training, workshops, table-top exercises, seminars, and drills; and distributes general materials to help campus communities and remote locations prepare for crises, disasters, and major emergency incidents. The UWEM team functions as the EM staff for the Seattle campus, coordinates enterprise-wide efforts when necessary and supports the UW Bothell and UW Tacoma teams in achieving program goals for preparation, training, and response. UWEM also supports plans and responses at remote UW locations as needed. In addition, UWEM convenes and manages the Weather Status Assessment Group.

Responsibilities include:

Departmental Administrative and Operational Leadership (50%)

• Work in partnership with the UWEM Director on all aspects of the university’s emergency management program and provide leadership and direction in their absence. • Provide leadership in the area of emergency management preparedness, preparing the UW community to respond to emergencies that might significantly affect and impact the UW; 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 UW 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 comprehensive emergency management and emergency operations plans. • Ensure consistent delivery of emergency management program efforts at all UW locations, through technical support, guidance, and provision of expert assistance to staff on campuses and satellite locations.

Intra and interagency Management and Collaboration (40%)

• Work with key departments to ensure the Incident Coordination team (ICT) and EOC responders from key units are identified; lead and manage the ICT and EOC activation team. • Ensure effective communication, training, and coordination and response to emergency incidents that might significantly affect or impact the University of Washington (for example, communicable disease outbreaks, earthquakes, storms, floods, violence, and major civil disturbances) • Lead the convening, monitoring, and communication between ICT, EOC, and other applicable teams; initiate and scale an ICT or EOC response when necessary. • Work closely with the UWEM Plans, Training, and Exercise Manager on training initiatives, including evaluation and implementation; ensure ICT and EOC responders are trained regularly; participate in training programs, exercises, and drills. • Work closely with the Business Continuity Manager to ensure necessary plans are in place to resume business following events. • Collaborate with internal departments, external agencies, and community partners to coordinate emergency planning efforts, share resources, and foster mutual aid agreements. • Represent UWEM on designated University committees, work groups and boards as assigned.

Other (10%)

• Provide oversight and assistance in reviewing UWEM budget. • Share in duty phone emergency call coverage responsibilities with rest of UWEM team. • Share in Crisis Communications team response coverage with rest of UWEM team. • Other duties as assigned.

Requirements include:

• Bachelor’s Degree in relevant field such as public health, emergency management, environmental health, and safety, urban or environmental planning and management, • AND four years or more in some phase of emergency preparedness activities, public administration, project management, or contingency planning.

Equivalent education/experience will substitute for all minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements, such as a license/certification/registration.

Desired:

• Knowledge and experience in conducting emergency management exercises and conducting after action reports. • Experience in large-scale emergency management planning. • Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively in a dynamic and diverse environment. • Commitment to safety, collaboration, and proactive risk management. • Demonstrated personal integrity and trustworthiness. • Proven ability to manage stressful situations and changing priorities effectively. • Must be able to anticipate, recognize, and resolve problems. • Must be responsible and accountable. • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail. • Maintain a positive, optimistic, and success-oriented attitude. • Exercise professionalism, which includes being tactful and courteous. • Exhibit a professional work ethic. • Continuously promote a safe work environment.

Conditions of Employment:

• Option for hybrid in-person/remote work schedule, subject to leadership approval. • This position is considered essential personnel and will be expected to report to work during emergency activations and periods of suspended operations, unless otherwise notified.

Application Process:

You will be asked to submit a cover letter AND your response (in a separate “Cover Letter Assessment” to the following (limited to 7900 characters):“We would like to know more about your experience with diversity, race and equity, and social justice. Please tell us about your experience engaging and working with diverse communities – particularly in the context of your professional, volunteer, or civic work. Please also address efforts you have made or been involved with to foster diversity competence and understanding.”

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University of Washington is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, among other things, race, religion, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, sex, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.