All-Hazards Emergency Preparedness Lead

UM28 University of Baltimore (UBALT); United States; On-site; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, prescription plans

Tuition remission

Paid leave + holidays

Job summary

University of Baltimore (UBalt) is seeking an Emergency Management Specialist in Howard County for a full-time contract role. The position supports county preparedness for all-hazards through planning, outreach, training, and exercises, reporting to UBalt leadership and Howard County Government.

Minimum qualifications include a Bachelor's degree and 3 years of relevant experience (1+ year in EM, public health, or policy). Master’s degree and 2+ years EM experience are preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• 3 years of professional experience, including at least 1 year in emergency management, public health, or public policy.
• Master’s degree preferred; 2+ years of professional emergency management experience.

Responsibilities

• Administrative/Program Support: apply emergency management principles; prepare documents; develop policies and procedures; analyze trends to reduce vulnerability and improve response.
• Analysis: develop emergency plans; plan trainings and workshops; provide trainings and presentations; collaborate with county and regional partners.
• Project Management: evaluate and operate emergency management tools; manage grants-funded projects; supervise meetings and deliverables.
• Support Policy Development: analyze trends; draft solutions; implement programs; develop procedures.
• Emergency Operations Center: staff role during activations or significant events; other duties as assigned.

Skills

Writing

Public speaking

Outreach

Research

Planning

Project management

Collaboration

Interpersonal communication

Organizational skills

Multi-tasking

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Job description

University of Baltimore (UBalt) is seeking an Emergency Management Specialist in Howard County for a full-time contract role. The position supports county preparedness for all-hazards through planning, outreach, training, and exercises, reporting to UBalt leadership and Howard County Government.

Minimum qualifications include a Bachelor's degree and 3 years of relevant experience (1+ year in EM, public health, or policy). Master’s degree and 2+ years EM experience are preferred.