Wentworth
DirectorofEmergencyManagement
“Director of Emergency Management at Wentworth. Skills: Emergency management, Business continuity, Disaster recovery, Incident management. Provide leadership in creation of emergency management framework. Provide leadership in implementation of emergency management framework”
Industry & Context.
Risk assessment; Business impact analysis; After-action reviews
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Bachelor's degree in emergency management, 8+ years experience in emergency management, Working knowledge of NIMS, Working knowledge of ICS, Experience developing business continuity programs, Experience managing disaster recovery programs, Ability to conduct risk assessments, Ability to conduct compliance evaluations, Ability to conduct business impact analyses, Proven leadership skills, Proven communication skills, Proven relationship-building skills, Ability to manage multiple priorities, Ability to manage projects, Ability to manage deadlines, Experience designing presentations, Experience delivering presentations, Experience designing emergency exercises, Experience delivering emergency exercises, Experience designing training programs, Experience delivering training programs
Nice to Have
Certified Emergency Manager (CEM), Certified Business Continuity Professional (CBCP)
What You'll Do.
Provide leadership in creation of emergency management framework
Provide leadership in implementation of emergency management framework
Provide leadership in continuous improvement of emergency management
Oversee maintenance of emergency response plans
Oversee annual review of emergency response plans
Oversee maintenance of continuity plans
Oversee annual review of continuity plans
Coordinate campus-wide emergency preparedness activities
Develop departmental emergency action plans
Develop building-level emergency action plans
Develop strategies to reduce risks
Monitor emerging trends in emergency management
Monitor regulations in emergency management
Monitor best practices in emergency management
Maintain crisis management documentation
Brief senior leadership on institutional readiness
Brief Incident Management Team on institutional readiness
Serve as primary liaison with municipal agencies
Serve as primary liaison with state agencies
Serve as primary liaison with federal agencies
Serve as primary liaison with partner organizations
Lead business continuity planning efforts
Lead disaster recovery planning efforts
Develop policies for continuity of essential services
Develop procedures for continuity of essential services
Develop operational strategies for continuity of essential services
Conduct organizational risk assessments
Conduct business impact analyses
Oversee development of continuity plans
Oversee implementation of continuity plans
Oversee testing of continuity plans
Oversee annual review of continuity plans
Facilitate departmental planning efforts
Provide guidance for departmental planning
Provide training for departmental planning
Provide communication for departmental planning
Provide ongoing support for departmental planning
Evaluate continuity plans through exercises
Evaluate continuity plans through testing
Evaluate continuity plans through after-action assessments
Recommend improvements to continuity plans
Manage continuity planning
Ensure plans remain accessible
Ensure records remain accessible
Ensure updates remain accessible
Develop emergency preparedness training programs
Coordinate emergency preparedness training programs
Develop awareness programs for faculty
Develop awareness programs for staff
Develop awareness programs for students
Develop awareness programs for campus partners
Establish stakeholder committees
Maintain stakeholder committees
Establish collaborative working groups
Maintain collaborative working groups
Organize campus-wide emergency exercises
Organize campus-wide emergency drills
Evaluate campus-wide emergency exercises
Evaluate campus-wide emergency drills
Manage university's emergency notification systems
Develop templates for emergency notification systems
Develop communication protocols for emergency notification systems
Provide training for emergency notification system users
Ensure emergency communication platforms are integrated
Ensure emergency communication platforms deliver timely alerts
Ensure emergency communication platforms deliver coordinated alerts
Maintain University Communications Action Plan
Enhance University Communications Action Plan
Provide communication training to designated personnel
Monitor severe weather conditions
Monitor other threats
Advise leadership during operations
Oversee emergency alert messaging
Oversee annual testing of siren systems
Oversee annual testing of emergency alert systems
Support emergency response operations
Coordinate emergency response operations
Serve as Incident Commander
Assist in development of Incident Action Plans
Assist in execution of Incident Action Plans
Coordinate response efforts with campus leadership
Coordinate response efforts with emergency responders
Coordinate response efforts with external agencies
Ensure senior administrators remain informed
Manage emergency resources
Manage response priorities
Assist with recovery operations
Coordinate continuity during recovery
Support Family Assistance Center
Assist with damage assessment activities
Assist with long-term recovery planning
Participate in after-action reviews
Incorporate lessons learned into planning
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Work collaboratively with departments; Integrate planning into operations; Integrate planning into strategy; Partner with university departments; Collaborate with stakeholders; Work with campus leadership; Work with emergency responders; Work with external agencies
Communication Scope
Presentations; Training programs; Briefing senior leadership; Emergency communication; Alert messaging
Process & Methodology
Manage multiple priorities, Manage projects, Manage deadlines
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