Emergency Preparedness Coordinator

Job Title: Emergency Preparedness Coordinator
Location: MGA - Macon
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Full/Part Time: Full-Time
Job : 293792

Middle Georgia State University (MGA), a multi-campus, baccalaureate and graduate degree granting public institution, is the most affordable public state university in Georgia. MGA has five campuses-Macon, Cochran, Dublin, Eastman, and Warner Robins, all located in central Georgia-and global outreach through its fully-online campus. Its enrollment of 8,400 students is largely comprised of students from most of Georgia's 159 counties. The University has six academic schools, including Georgia's flagship aviation program, that support its mission to educate and graduate inspired, lifelong learners whose scholarship and careers enhance the state.

This position supports public safety in various roles of emergency preparedness, clery compliance, risk management and critical incident response.

• Duty 1 - Plans, develops, implements and maintains emergency preparedness program best practices and related initiatives for the University, in accordance with National, State, and local emergency preparedness requirements and standards.
• Duty 2 - Serves as primary emergency management liaison with various EMA coordinators, fire departments, EMS, public health and other EMA appropriate counterparts.
• Duty 3 - Responds (24/7) to and manages various emergency situations campus-wide, as they arise.
• Duty 4 - Supports Risk Management with claims and responses to critical incidents.
• Duty 5 - Develops, plans, leads, and/or participates in educational, training, and campus outreach activities, to include program development and presentation of lectures and/or workshops.
• Duty 6 - Recruits, assigns and trains building coordinators for emergency response.
• Duty 7 - Creates and manages formal Emergency Response planning documents.
• Duty 8 - Develops plans for business continuity, pre-emergency organization and fire prevention programs.
• Duty 9 - Recommends and participates in the development of university procedures; implements and maintains University certifications and designations related to emergency preparedness.
• Duty 10 - Conducts safety audits and inspections where needed.
• Duty 11 - Plans, develops, implements, and evaluates drills and table‑top exercises to ensure University‑wide emergency management preparedness.
• Duty 12 - Trains and/or coordinates classes in first aid, CPR and AED use.
• Duty 13 - Performs other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with a concentration in emergency management, criminal justice, public safety or public administration; or any equivalent combination of education and experience which provides the required knowledge skills and abilities to successfully perform the duties and responsibilities of the position.
• Possess Georgia Certified Emergency manager (GACEM) designation or complete and maintain certification within twelve months of employment.
• Possess First Aid/CPR/AED trainer certification from an accredited organization or complete and maintain those certifications within 6 months of employment.
• Must be able to perform all duties, services, and functions of a 24/7 Emergency Preparedness Coordinator.
• Must be available for 24/7 emergency response to incidents within one (1) hour.
• Must possess a Georgia Driver's license.

• Completion of GEMA/FEMA related coursework including the Incident Command System framework.
• Knowledge of college and university setting, preferably Middle Georgia State University and surrounding jurisdictions.
• Enhanced knowledge in developing plans, procedures and protocols for emergency response.

• Knowledge of emergency management principles, strategies and procedures.
• Knowledge of computer and PC operations, software and platforms related to Emergency management.
• Knowledge of modern office procedures.
• Knowledge of AED, First Aid, CPR and other related.
• Skill in organizing emergency management exercises to include but not limited to tabletops, fire drills, and hazmat.
• Skill in interpersonal relations and dealing with the public.
• Skill in oral and written communications, policies and procedures.
• Skill with computers and software programs (i.e. Word, Excel).

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards.

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