Emergency Management Specialist

Emergency Management Specialist

Special Instructions

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.

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
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: SHRA3284
Open Date: 10/26/2026
Close Date: 11/06/2026

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.

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. Do you have experience working in a college/university environment?
   • Yes
   • No
2. 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
3. Please select the response below that describes your level of education:
   • Bachelor’s or Advanced degree in required discipline listed or related field
   • Bachelor’s or Advanced degree in any field/discipline
   • Associate’s degree in required discipline
   • Associate’s degree in any field/discipline
   • None of the above
4. Please describe any Instructor Certifications you may have?
   (Open Ended Question)

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

1. Resume

Optional Documents

1. Cover Letter
2. Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (DD-214)