Senior Emergency Management Program Manager - Enterprise Physical Operations

Location

St. Louis, MO 63110

Scheduled Hours

40

Position Summary

The Enterprise Physical Operations, Infrastructure, Capital Programs & Real Estate (EPO) department at WashU provides integrated operational, infrastructure, planning, and facility services that support the university’s mission of excellence in education, research, patient care, and community engagement.

Guided by our PRIDE+ Core Values of Professionalism & Planning, Respect & Responsibility, Integrity & Integration, Dedication & Delivery, Excellence & Enterprise Alignment, and Accountability & Stewardship, EPO fosters a culture centered on collaboration, strategic partnership, innovation, accountability, and service excellence across the university enterprise.

EPO manages and supports 28 million gross square feet across 235+ buildings and associated infrastructure systems, encompassing academic, research, clinical, residential, administrative, and support facilities across the university’s campuses and operations. Our teams provide strategic leadership and operational expertise in facility management, infrastructure services, capital project delivery, real estate operations, planning, sustainability, engineering, maintenance, environmental services, public safety support, and enterprise operational services.

EPO creates and maintains safe, innovative, efficient, mission-driven environments that support our students, faculty, staff, patients, researchers, and community partners.

For additional information and to hear directly from members of our team, please visit: https://facilities.med.wustl.edu/Careers/

Provides senior leadership and management of programs within the Emergency Management Department, as well as, oversees the development and sustainment of initiatives within the scope of comprehensive emergency management including mitigation, preparedness, response, and recovery. Initiatives and programs for which this position has managerial oversight may include but are not limited to university-wide daily emergency management administration, approval of budgeted departmental funds for expenditures within designated program allocations, emergency plan development, business continuity, emergency communications and community preparedness and engagement, emergency preparedness training for faculty, staff, and students, general life safety and community resilience programs, and emergency notification systems.

Works directly with staff, faculty and students to develop, implement, manage and continually improve programs that enhance the university’s ability to limit the impacts of natural, human-caused and technological hazards to the campus community, respond to emergencies, effectively manage incidents, and systematically restore the campus to full operation following any adverse event.

Job Description

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

• Manages core elements the Emergency Management Program on behalf of the university.  Leads program activities and initiatives towards university-wide disaster resilience and effective emergency response and assigns and manages appropriate staff and resources to carry out scheduled functions. May be asked to serve on the rotating schedule as the lead manager in the emergency management on-call rotation and thus has the authority to act on behalf of and with the authority of the Director or Assistant Directors in their absence.
• Serves as the primary leadership liaison with key WUSTL and WUSM departments, stakeholders, and leadership to facilitate planning, preparedness, information sharing and effective coordination before, during and after emergencies and crisis. Serves as an advisor to the Director on matters related to the maintenance, revision, and dissemination of information to the campus community concerning the department’s programs, policies, and issues.
• Provides oversight of daily emergency management functions for the department, including maintaining all campus Emergency Operations Centers and associated equipment and resources in state of readiness for response and recovery efforts.
• Leads and manages the program staff, contractors, interns, and other personnel resources responsible for emergency management program functions within the Emergency Management Department supporting university mitigation, preparedness, response and recovery efforts which includes regular meetings with assigned direct report staff including, but not limited to coaching, performance evaluations/improvement, professional development.
• Provides training, support, and technical guidance (worksheets, templates, diagrams, etc..) on the topic of functional expertise and the usage of any associated emergency management program systems and tools including, but not limited to emergency planning/preparedness systems, business continuity and emergency response software tools that may be used by university faculty and staff responsible for essential functions.
• Leads coordination of daily emergency management functions for the department including maintaining the Emergency Operations Center (EOC) in a state of readiness for response and recovery efforts and representation of the Emergency Management Program at university meetings, organizational functions or civic engagements as assigned by the Director or Assistant Director.
• Serves as a part of the rotating 24x7 on-call emergency management support services function to assist with preparedness, response, and recovery efforts when activated or assigned by the Director or Assistant Director.

Working Conditions

Job Location/Working Conditions

• Normal office environment.
• Alternative work schedules.
• On-Call (beeper).

Physical Effort

• Typically sitting at desk or table.
• Typically standing or walking.
• Repetitive wrist, hand or finger movement.

Equipment

• Office equipment.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by the personnel so classified. Management reserves the right to revise or amend duties at any time.

Required Qualifications

Education

Bachelor’s degree or combination of education and/or experience may substitute for minimum education.

Certifications /Professional Licenses

The list below may include all acceptable certifications, professional licenses and issuers. More than one credential, certification or professional license may be required depending on the role.

Certified Emergency Manager (CEM) - International Association of Emergency Managers (IAEM)

Work Experience

Emergency Management In A Comprehensive Practitioner Position (7 Years)

Skills

Not Applicable

Driver's License

A Class E (MO) or Class D (IL) license and a good driving record are required for this position.

More About This Job

​Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in emergency management, business continuity, public administration or related public safety field or equivalent experience in emergency management in a comprehensive practitioner position for a minimum of 7 years or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in emergency management, business continuity, public administration or related public safety field with a minimum of eight years of experience in a comprehensive practitioner position with knowledge and experience in higher education emergency management.

Preferred Qualifications

Education

Master's degree

Certifications /Professional Licenses

No additional certification/professional licenses unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.

Work Experience

No additional work experience unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.

Skills