Emergency Management Specialist

Requirements

Georgetown University comprises two unique campuses in the nation’s capital. With the Hilltop Campus located in the heart of the historic Georgetown neighborhood, and the Capitol Campus, just minutes from the U.S. Capitol and U.S. Supreme Court, Georgetown University offers rigorous academic programs, a global perspective, and unparalleled opportunities to engage with Washington, D.C. Our community is a close-knit group of remarkable individuals driven by intellectual inquiry, a commitment to social justice, and a shared dedication to making a difference in the world.

The Georgetown University Office of Emergency Management (OEM) provides the framework to guide Georgetown University and its stakeholders in preparing for, preventing, mitigating, responding to, and recovering from emergencies and disasters.

This position performs a broad range of emergency management functions, including outreach, planning, training, and exercises, and plays a critical role in the University’s response to and recovery from emergencies. The incumbent will function in a backup capacity to senior members of the OEM, including the Director, and must be available 24/7 during emergencies and planned events requiring OEM support.

The position is primarily responsible for supporting emergency management activities at Georgetown’s Capitol Campus while also providing support across all University campuses and facilities in Washington, DC. The incumbent will collaborate with a wide variety of internal and external stakeholders, including students, faculty, staff, public safety personnel, government agencies, and community partners, in the performance of their duties.

Working under the guidance of the Director of OEM and senior emergency management staff, the incumbent will develop, implement, and evaluate outreach and education programs to enhance preparedness and resilience across the University.

Additional duties include, but are not limited to:

• Developing, revising, and operationalizing emergency plans, including the University Emergency Operations Plan (EOP) and Continuity of Operations (COOP) Plan
• Developing, implementing, and evaluating emergency preparedness training and exercises
• Supporting after-action reviews and improvement planning
• Assisting with emergency communications and maintaining the readiness of the University Emergency Operations Center (EOC)
• Staffing the EOC during emergencies and planned events
• Performing other emergency management duties as assigned.

This position reports to the Director of OEM or designee and will be required to build and maintain strong

relationships with internal and external stakeholders to foster collaboration and coordination in advancement of the OEM mission to ensure the preparedness and resilience of the University community and infrastructure to a variety of threats and hazards. This position will work with all levels of university leadership and staff, faculty, and students, and will regularly represent OEM in interactions with various stakeholders.

The incumbent will be stationed at the Capitol Campus, but will rotate through and spend meaningful time at the Hilltop Campus.

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited higher education institution plus a minimum of one year of experience (two years preferred) in the following areas:
• Emergency management or related field
• Community outreach and education
• Developing emergency plans and continuity of operations (COOP) plans
• Designing, implementing, and evaluating preparedness-related training and exercises
• Utilizing the National Incident Management System (NIMS), the Incident Command System (ICS),
• Comprehensive Preparedness Guide (CPG) 101, and the Homeland Security…