Continuity of Operations Plan Coordinator I

Emergency Management:

The Department of Emergency Management prepares the University of Central Florida by enhancing partnerships and coordinating all activities necessary to build, sustain, and improve the University's ability to mitigate, protect, and prevent against; respond to; and recover from natural, technological, and human-caused threats and hazards.

The Opportunity:

The Continuity of Operations Plan Coordinator I reports directly to the Director of Emergency Management and supports the development of the University's Continuity of Operations Plan (COOP) as required by Florida Statute Section 252.365 and Florida Board of Governors Regulation 3.001. COOP planning helps prepare University units to maintain mission-critical operations after any emergency or disaster. The position creates and maintains existing university plans, policies, and procedures related to COOP. Works with Department Continuity Coordinators to develop and manage the COOP plan for their respective department, college, or unit.

Responsibilities:

• Supports the ongoing development of the University's COOP plan.

• Serves as the custodian for the University's enterprise-level policy on COOP

• Develops training programs to support the COOP program.

• Assists university units with conducting a Business Impact Analysis (BIA).

• Works with Department Continuity Coordinators to develop and manage the COOP plan for their respective department, college, or unit.

• Coordinates the identification of emergency resources across the university, and assists departments in establishing emergency contracts for logistical needs during an emergency operations center activation.

• Develops partnerships and mutual aid agreements as it relates to COOP.

• Compiles the University's COOP plan for annual submission to the Florida Division of Emergency Management.

• Serves as the Logistic Section Chief in response to disasters, emergencies, and special events on campus.

• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's or Master's degree and 0+ years of relevant experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience pursuant to Fla. Stat. 112.219. Click here for more information

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in emergency management, crisis management, or related discipline.

• One year of experience as an emergency management practitioner.

• A fundamental understanding of emergency management, the National Incident Management System (NIMS), and Incident Command System (ICS).

• FEMA classes IS-100, IS-200, IS-700, IS-800, G-300 & G-400 and FEMA Professional Development Series (PDS) certificate preferred.

• Experience with BC in the Cloud or other business continuity and disaster recovery platforms/software.

• Expertise in creating and presenting material to all levels, including executives

• Proficiency with using standard office software applications including Microsoft Office.

• Exceptional technical writing skills, preferably in an emergency management capacity, with close attention to detail.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a customer-focused approach.

Additional Application Materials Required:

In addition to completing your application, please submit a resume and cover letter to be afforded priority consideration.

Special Instructions to the Applicants:

To be considered for this role, it is recommended that you have completed FEMA classes G-300 & G-400 and FEMA Professional Development Series (PDS).

Classification Title: Emergency Management Coordinator I

This is a repost position. Previous applicants are still being considered and do not need to reapply.

Are you ready to unleash YOUR potential?

As a next-generation public research university and Forbes-ranked top employer in Florida, we are a community of thinkers, doers, creators, innovators, healers, and leaders striving to create broader prosperity and help shape a better future. No matter what your role is, when you join Knight Nation, you'll play an integral role at one of the most impactful universities in the country. You'll be met with opportunities to connect and collaborate with talented faculty, staff, and students across 13 colleges and multiple campuses, engaging in impactful work that makes a positive difference. Your time at UCF will provide you with many meaningful opportunities to grow, you'll work alongside talented colleagues on complex projects that will challenge you and help you gain new skills and you'll have countless rewarding experiences that go well beyond a paycheck.

Working at UCF has its perks! UCF offers:

• Benefit packages, including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending, and Employee Assistance Program

• Paid time off, including annual and sick time off and paid holidays

• Retirement savings options

• Employee discounts, including tickets to many Orlando attractions

• Education assistance

• Flexible work environment

• And more...For more benefits information, view the UCF Employee Benefits Guide click here.

Unless explicitly stated on the job posting, it is UCF's expectation that an employee of UCF will reside in Florida as of the date the employment begins.

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