Posting Details
Classification Information
Position/Classification Title
University Program Specialist
Classification Type
SHRA
Position required to work during periods of adverse weather or other emergencies:
A - All Emergency and Pandemic On SIte
Minimum Experience/Education
Bachelor’s degree and one year of experience related to the area of assignment; or and equivalent combination of training and experience.
All degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.
Preferred Years Experience, Skills, Training, Education
Bachelor’s degree in a Emergency Management, Disaster Management, Public
Administration, or equivalent experience in emergency management. All degrees must be
received from appropriately accredited institutions.
Any combination of education and experience equivalent to bachelor’s degree in emergency
management, homeland security, public administration or a related emergency service field
and three years of experience in emergency management, emergency preparedness, or
other emergency services field.
FEMA course work is preferred ( ICS 100, 200, 700, 300, 400).
If no applicants apply who meet the required competency level and training and
experience requirements, then management may consider other applicants. Salary
would be determined based on competencies, equity, budget, and market
considerations.
Required License or Certification
Valid Class C North Carolina Driver License or ability to obtain it prior to start date.
This position is designated as a Mandatory Employee. The position requires the ability to be
available on short notice for emergency situations. During activation of the EOC, relocation
or visits to emergency or disaster sites on campus may be required during response and
recovery operations. Must be available for call-back during significant emergencies and
disasters.
Certification requirements include:
Incident Command System ( ICS ) 300 & 400 Certification, or ability to obtain this
certification within one year of employment.
Position Overview
Primary Purpose of Position
The primary purpose of the Emergency Management Specialist position is to manage the university-wide emergency planning program, to include maintaining the university’s Emergency
Operations Plan, Recovery Plan, Hazard Mitigation Plan, and Continuity of Operations
Planning. The position will serve in the absence of the Emergency Management Director during activation’s of the Emergency Operations Center or incident response.
Primary Function of Organizational Unit
The primary purpose of the Department of Public Safety is to support the University’s mission of teaching, research, and public service by providing comprehensive public safety, security, law enforcement, emergency management, and related support services. The department is responsible for protecting life and property; enforcing the laws of the State of North Carolina and applicable University policies; safeguarding University assets; maintaining and supporting critical safety and security systems; enhancing the safety and security of the campus community; and ensuring preparedness for emergencies and critical incidents. Through proactive policing, crime prevention, emergency preparedness, threat assessment, security operations, emergency communications, the management of critical safety and security systems, and collaborative partnerships, the Department of Public Safety fosters a safe, secure, and resilient environment that supports learning, research, work, and campus life across North Carolina A&T State University and its affiliated properties.
Work Hours
8AM-5PM Monday - Friday. Requiring some overtime and weekend work
Is this position eligible for a remote or hybrid work arrangement, consistent with university and state policies.
On-site (Employees are primarily in the office and/or have a critical job requirement that requires dedicated office space on-site)
Key Responsibilities and Related Competencies
Required Competency
Planning and Organizing
Duties
Ability to analyze a wide variety of local State and Federal rules, regulations to determine
University compliance; manages compliance with emergency management measures and
guidelines. Ability to determine composition of corrective actions of existing programs;
makes decisions impacting the campus policy or procedure. Ability to ensure self-audits are
performed; reviews for completeness.
Revises and continually maintains the campus Emergency Action Plan and supporting
annexes ensuring that it meets National Incident Management System ( NIMS ) standards
and incorporates Emergency Support Function ( ESF ) protocols; plan being an all-hazards
plan that will be used in the event a natural disaster or a human-made incident strikes the
campus.
Coordinates with campus departments to develop and revise emergency policies ensuring
that those policies are congruent with the overall campus Emergency Plan.
Collaborates with the Emergency Operations Center ( EOC ) manager to revise as needed
and maintain the EOC’s policies and procedures.
Collaborates with University Relations to revise as needed and maintain the Crisis
Communication Plan to include Aggie Alert.
Establishes a repository of all University emergency related plans.
Maintain and annual review of all Building Emergency Action Plans across campus with
each building representative and conduct annual training on the plan with each building.
Maintain and annual review of all continuity plans across the campus and conduct annual
training with each department on campus.
Required Competency
Program Monitoring and Administration
Duties
Serves as a representative in the EOC and Deputy EOC Manager in the absence of the EM
Director. Generally, assists with maintaining the EOC ensuring the proper functioning of all
equipment and storage of adequate supplies. Assists with identifying and maintaining
incident management software access and functionality, to include the operation of Veoci to
coordinate with Guilford County Emergency Services and NC Division of Emergency
Management and other local, state, and national partners. Duties also include assisting with
coordinating critical incident debriefings and developing after action reports for all such
incidents. Support University Drone Program as Co-Pilot and Supervisor over the program.
Provide Emergency Management on-call responsibilities on a 24-hour basis. Respond to
emergency calls, provide emergency coordination functions for incident commander(s) and
other university stakeholders. Provide emergency management support for special events,
to include weather decision support, as needed.
Required Competency
Communication (Presentations, Oral, and Written)
Duties
Ability to communicate major response actions, internal and external to the organization.
Ability to interpret regulations in technical area of expertise for others both internal and
external to the organization.
Writes and updates manuals and procedures.
Drafts reports and other documentation, including use of relevant scientific data.
Applies appropriate scientific and professional standards to recommend campus/university
policies and programs and, as needed, create new methodologies.
Conduct numerous presentations concerning emergency management, preparedness
outreach, emergency planning, response training, and drills and exercises.
Position Information
Working Title
Emergency Management Specialist
Competency Level
Journey
Position Number
007618
Recruitment Range
$56,015 - $60,000
FLSA
Non-Exempt
Appointment Type
Permanent - Full-time
FTE
If Time Limited, Appointment Length
Organizational Division
Asst VC Bus & Fin/Police Administration
Organizational Location
VC for Business & Finance
Organizational Unit
Chief of Police - Office
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number
SHRA3242
Open Date
07/29/2026
Close Date
08/05/2026
Special Instructions to Applicant
You must complete and submit an electronic application for employment to be considered. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing an electronic application. Applicants seeking Veteran’s Preference must attach a DD 214 form. Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty with your application during the process of applying to the job posting. Final candidates are subject to criminal and sex offender background checks. North Carolina A&T State University participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States. North Carolina A&T State University is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. No one who applies or seeks employment will be denied admission to or employment at North Carolina A&T State University on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, disabling condition, veteran status, political affiliation, genetic information or sexual orientation and sexual identity.
Employee Benefits available to NC A & T permanent employees include the following and more;
- Accrued Vacation and Sick Leave for Eligible Employees
- Community Service Leave
- Aetna – State Health Benefits of North Carolina
- NCFlex – Vision, Dental, Flexible Spending Account, Life Insurance and more
- 12 Paid Holidays
- Teachers and State Employees Retirement System ( TSERS )
- Optional Supplemental Plans – 401k, 403b, 457b and 457
- Employee Assistance Program ( EAP )
- Campus Recreation Center Discount
- University Bookstore Discount
- and more
This position may be eligible for a remote or hybrid work arrangement, consistent with university and state policies. N.C. A&T employees are generally required to reside in North Carolina, within a 2-hour commuting distance of their assigned duty station.
Quick Link
https://jobs.ncat.edu/postings/41071
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
Do you have experience working in a college/university environment?
- Yes
- No
How many years of direct work experience do you have in the emergency management field?
- 3 or more years
- 1-2 years
- Less than 1 year
- None
Please describe any Instructor Certifications you may have?
(Open Ended Question)
Do you have experience writing emergency operations/action plans?
- Yes
- No
Have you conducted after action reviews for emergency incidents?
- Yes
- No
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
- Resume
Optional Documents
- Cover Letter
- Letter of Reference 1
- Letter of Reference 2
- Letter of Reference 3
- Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (DD-214)
- Other Document
