Director of Emergency Management

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Education & Experience:

Bachelor’s degree in arts/science in related allied/scientific field and ten years of related progressively responsible experience or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience. Advanced degree and/or certification(s) may be required for some programs.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to manage the overall functions of an environmental, health, and safety organizations, or a large professional service organization.
• Ability to articulate a clear vision for the organization and ability to execute on a strategy to attain the vision.
• Ability to function as a senior manager, with responsibility for developing and mentoring managers and senior professionals.
• Knowledge of applicable federal, state, and local regulations.
• Ability to interpret and apply regulations.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to cultivate strong and collaborative relationships inside and outside the organization.
• Ability to lead professionally in emergency/crisis situations.

Preferred Abilities:

• Excellent oral and written communicator, including presentation and facilitation skills.
• High level of expertise and familiarity with emergency management technology software and hardware tools to enhance emergency management efforts.
• Strong management experience leading direct reports to advance the Office of Emergency Management initiatives.

Certifications and Licenses:

• Preferred: Advanced degree in Emergency/Disaster planning Management or Homeland Security; certifications in FEMA ICS 100, 200, 300, 400, 700, and/or Certified Emergency Manager; experience in a university setting.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS*:

• Frequently stand, sit, and perform desk-based computer tasks.
• Occasionally use a telephone, write by hand.
• Rarely kneel, crawl, climb ladders, reach/work above shoulder, twist/bend/stoop/squat, grasp lightly/fine manipulation, grasp forcefully, write by hand, sort and file paperwork or parts, operate foot and/or hand controls, carry, push, and pull objects that weigh 40 pounds or more.
• Ability to maintain a valid non-commercial California Driver’s license.

* - Consistent with its obligations under the law, the University will provide reasonable accommodation to any employee with a disability who requires accommodation to perform the essential functions of the job.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Must wear personal protective equipment as defined/required by job assignments.
• May rarely be exposed to high voltage electricity, radiation or electromagnetic fields, lasers, noise > 80dB TWA, allergens/biohazards/chemicals /asbestos, or heavy metals
• May rarely work in confined spaces or at heights ≥10 feet.

WORK STANDARDS:

• Interpersonal Skills: Demonstrates the ability to work well with Stanford colleagues and clients and with external organizations.
• Promote Culture of Safety: Demonstrates commitment to personal responsibility and value for safety; communicates safety concerns; uses and promotes safe behaviors based on training and lessons learned.
• Subject to and expected to comply with all applicable University policies and procedures, including but not limited to the personnel policies and other policies found in the University’s Administrative Guide, http://adminguide.stanford.edu.

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The job duties listed are typical examples of work performed by positions in this job classification and are not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, tasks, and responsibilities. Specific duties and responsibilities may vary depending on department or program needs without changing the general nature and scope of the job or level of responsibility. Employees may also perform other duties as assigned.

Stanford is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.