Emergency Management Coord

Emergency Management Coord

Job No: 540656

Work Type:
Full Time

Location:

Main Campus (Gainesville, FL)

Categories:
Communications/Public Relations/Marketing, Law Enforcement/Security, Environmental/Occupational Safety

Department:  - EMT-EMERGENCY MGMT ADMIN

Job Description

Classification

Title:

Emergency Management Coord

Classification

Minimum Requirements:

Bachelor's degree in an appropriate area and a minimum of two years of relevant experience.

Job Description:

Development and implementation of an integrated preparedness plan establishing multiyear training, exercise, and planning priorities for the university's Emergency Operations Team (EOT) as well as stakeholders within departments and colleges.

Initiate and maintain public outreach efforts for the university community to promote a culture of preparedness. Collaborate with internal and external UF Alert stakeholders to address program coordination, performance evaluation, system testing, outreach efforts, and user training.

Outreach and coordination with university units and facilities throughout the state on emergency preparedness initiatives.

Performs other duties as assigned by the Director or other appropriate administrator.

National or Florida Professional Emergency Management certification (IAEM CEM and/or FEPA FPEM) is preferred.

One or more of Master Exercise Practitioner Program (MEPP), Planning Practitioner Program (PPP), or National Emergency Management Advanced Academy (NEMA) successful completion preferred but not required.

NORMAL

WORK SCHEDULE:

Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.; 80 hours biweekly.

Subject to call-back and/or extended hours depending upon emergency needs of the university and scheduled special events.

Expected Salary: $60,000 - $65,000 Annually based on experience.

Required Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in an appropriate area and a minimum of two years of relevant experience.

Preferred:
Proficiency in emergency planning and plan execution, with specific expertise in physical and human resource planning and coordination and the development of training and communication programs.

Strong organizational skills with demonstrated ability to multi-task effectively and to develop effective and constructive working relationships with a wide variety of people, including all levels of management.

Superior ability to complete projects from conception through execution.

Experience in development and implementation of a successful education and communications program in a variety of media.

Excellent verbal skills and ease in giving presentations to all types of audiences.

Strong writing, editing, and project management skills.

Ability to work under pressure, exercising good judgment independently and as part of a team.

Ability to recognize and adapt to changing conditions with a strong tolerance for ambiguity.

Expertise in use of the Microsoft Office Suite in a Windows-based environment.

Special Instructions to Applicants:
In order to be considered, you must upload your cover letter and resume.

Application must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. (ET) of the posting end date.

Health Assessment

Required:

No

Applications Close: 03 August 2026

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Our Commitment:

The University of Florida is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

Hiring is contingent on eligibility to work in the U.S. The University of Florida is a public institution and is subject to all requirements under Florida Sunshine and Public Record laws. If an accommodation due to a disability is needed to apply for this position, please call 352-392- 2477 or the Florida Relay System at  (TDD) or visit Accessibility at UF.

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