Position Purpose

The Emergency Management Specialist, under the supervision of the Campus Emergency Manager, provides operational support and development of Dartmouth emergency preparedness and business continuity efforts, and coordinates, plans, develops, and implements emergency preparedness/disaster response processes and procedures. Attends and supports emergency preparedness sub-committees and workgroups; networks with emergency response community partners to coordinate preparedness efforts as directed. Maintains an awareness of the responsibilities and support needs of Dartmouth Administrators. Helps to coordinate and manage the Emergency Operations Center during actual events/emergencies.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or the equivalent in education and experience
• Working knowledge of Business Continuity (continuity of operations) principles
• Two years of relevant experience
• Well organized and ability to communicate with a broad range of constituents in and out of the institution.
• Knowledge of Emergency Management principles, guidance, practices, and resources, including but not limited to tenets of the National Incident Management System (NIMS), Incident Command System (ICS), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Comprehensive Preparedness Guide (CPG) 101, and the Homeland Security Exercise and Evaluation Program (HSEEP).
• Commitment to diversity and to serving the needs of a diverse community.