Emergency Planning Specialist

Job Summary

The Emergency Management team at CU Boulder encourages applications for an Emergency Planning Specialist! This position will support the projects and objectives of the University of Colorado Boulder Emergency Management program. It will collaborate with divisional and institutional staff to assist with all EM priorities, with a primary focus on emergency planning priorities.

Under the oversight of the Emergency Preparedness Program Manager, the Emergency Planning Specialist will both develop institutional-level emergency plans and assist campus partners in the development of their organization‑specific emergency plans. These planning efforts may include but are not limited to emergency response plans, risk mitigation plans, and business continuity plans.

This position will also participate in other functions of the Emergency Management unit, such as emergency management for university events, training and development of the campus community, weather monitoring and response, development of emergency management policies and procedures, and implementation of incident response during campus emergencies.

CU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. We are committed to creating a workplace where all individuals are treated with respect and dignity, and we encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

CU-Boulder Events & Emergency Management Department is housed in the Division of Public Safety. Our primary function is to provide the planning and coordination of mitigation, preparedness, response, and recovery of natural and human‑made disasters occurring on or near the campuses of CU Boulder. The work of emergency management is a cooperative effort among all aspects, departments, and divisions of the university including Police, Academics, Student Government, Facilities Management, Athletics, and local fire, law enforcement, and public safety agencies.

Charged with the responsibility to facilitate emergency management activities on campus, emergency management personnel work with numerous campus departments and partners in the community to ensure an effective and efficient response to emergencies affecting the campus and its affiliates. We strive to provide the highest quality of service possible to our customers: the students, faculty, staff, affiliates, and visitors of the University of Colorado Boulder.

• Under the direction of the Emergency Preparedness Program Manager, develop university‑level emergency plans for functions including but not limited to business continuity, risk mitigation, and emergency response.
• Assist with the review and growth of the university’s Emergency Operations Plan and hazard‑specific annexes to that plan. Author new content for the EOP or annexes as directed by department or divisional leadership. Collaborate with other Emergency Management personnel to identify the most relevant or urgent topics for new annex development and timelines for implementation.
• Support the tri‑annual reviews of the university’s Emergency Operations Plan, including assessing possible structural and content changes and vetting for ongoing alignment with industry standard processes.
• Lead the development of Incident Action Plans (IAPs) for unanticipated emergency incidents and support the inclusion of emergency response content within the Event Action Plans (EAPs) for planned events.
• Research and stay informed of federal, state, and local laws and regulations affecting emergency plans, and ensure that university plans adhere to those requirements.

• Collaborate with internal interested parties at the University of Colorado Boulder in developing emergency plans that support maintaining their organization’s essential functions, emphasizing forms of planning that include but are not limited to continuity of operations, risk mitigation, and emergency response.
• Develop a range of emergency plan options to support varying team…