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Clark College

Program Specialist 3 - Emergency Management

Clark College, Vancouver, WA, United States


Clark College is currently accepting applications for a full-time, permanent classified Program Specialist 3 in Emergency Management department. This position under, general direction, is responsible for assisting in the day-to-day development, implementation, and delivery of the emergency management program and activities for Clark College's main campus and satellite sites. The position will coordinate and facilitate all aspects of emergency management services and activities. A function of this position is identifying and recommending resolutions for complex problems and issues related to Emergency Management. The position will assess Emergency Management needs and develop specialized services and trainings. It will also support the work of the Emergency Management Planning Committee to guide the college community towards a higher level of readiness and resilience through a variety of activities including formation of partnerships across the College and within the local community. At Clark, we value equity, diversity, and inclusion. We are committed to growing, learning, and supporting our employees. JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Assist in the planning, coordination, and implementation of the emergency management program, plan, and procedures. Ensure that the College's emergency program maintains compliance with the requirements of the Clery Act. Review, change and/or develop plans, maps, protocols and procedures as needed. Organize emergency response exercises and assessments. Review results and coordinate improvement efforts. Plan and support the implementation of all regular meetings and training sessions for the Emergency Management Planning Committee, response groups, and other preparedness and response stakeholders. Recruit and support volunteers for response groups (e.g. Emergency Building Coordinators, Incident Management Team, etc.). To include facilitating ongoing training and team meetings. Inspect and inventory the College's emergency management facilities, equipment and supplies to determine their operational and functional capabilities in emergency situations. Keep informed of internal and external activities or changes that could affect the likelihood of an emergency, as well as those that could affect response efforts and details of implementation. Represent the Director of Security and Safety in daily business at staff or college meetings or conferences with the general public relating to Emergency Management at the College. Coordinate with the various College departments and provide technical assistance towards the maintenance of the Continuity of Operations Plan. Make public presentations on emergency management topics. Serve as resource providing program information and technical assistance to program participants, staff and outside agencies. Coordinate efforts with Facilities Services and the Information Technology department related to the maintenance and improvement of the College's mass notification systems. Foster relationships to sustain collaboration with key departments in the College as well as partners in the community. Attend meetings and conferences as Emergency Management representative. Work with internal and external partners to update the emergency response guide and emergency operations plan. Prepare training and promotion materials to familiarize the college community with the College's emergency management program and emergency response protocols. Maintain and update the College's webpages related to emergency management. Perform related duties as required. POSITION REQUIREMENTS AND COMPENTENCIES: Candidates will be evaluated based on application materials, including the supplemental questions and personal interview(s), and will be required to demonstrate competencies in t