Coordinating Supervisor of Emergency Preparedness and Response
THE ARENA AT SOUTHLAKE
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Descripción de la vacante
THE ARENA AT SOUTHLAKE in Morrow, GA seeks a Coordinating Supervisor of Emergency Preparedness and Response to lead district-wide safety programs and disaster planning. You will coordinate emergency management activities, develop training, and ensure compliance with FEMA, GEMA/HS, and other authorities.
The role requires strong leadership, incident command knowledge, and the ability to communicate complex information to diverse stakeholders.
Formación
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Emergency Management, Public Administration, Educational Leadership, Criminal Justice, Public Safety, Law Enforcement, or related field required.
- Master’s degree in a related field preferred.
Responsabilidades
- Develops programs and initiatives for emergency preparedness and response in collaboration with The Arena at Southlake.
- Coordinates emergency operations management plan development and maintenance.
- Develops emergency response training exercises for the District’s sites.
- Ensures district and school safety plans comply with FEMA, GEMA/HS, and related jurisdictions.
- Informs district leaders of site preparedness status for weather-related or unexpected emergencies.
- Leads, educates, and informs administrators and stakeholders on emergency planning and strategies.
- Designs and administers emergency training courses for district administrators and site leaders.
- Coordinates safety training and practices to support academic processes.
- Manages drill reporting processes and coordinates with regulatory contacts.
Conocimientos
Educación
Descripción del empleo
Starting Date: Immediately
POSITION SUMMARY:
The Coordinating Supervisor of Emergency Preparedness and Response maintains the District’s compliance with established safety standards for emergency preparedness management and the District’s policy on school safety plans, and serves as the District’s expert in disaster and emergency planning for school sites and Central Office. This position coordinates, develops, and promotes emergency service operations, focusing on emergency preparedness policies, procedures, and best practices. This position coordinates emergency management programs and activities related to preparing for, responding to, and recovering from natural or man-made disasters or emergencies. This position reports to the Executive Director of Emergency Preparedness and Response.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Develops programs and initiatives that promote emergency preparedness and response in collaboration with The Arena at Southlake; participates in the District’s crisis management operations; coordinates emergency operations management plan development and maintenance; develops emergency response training exercises for the District’s sites. Ensures that District and school safety plans are up-to-date and in compliance with the latest standards at the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Georgia Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency (GEMA/HS), and other related jurisdictions. Informs District leaders and school administrators of the status of school site preparedness and planning for weather-related (e.g., tornado, ice, snow) or unexpected (e.g., fire, explosion, earthquake, active shooter) emergencies. Organizes and communicates a high volume of information in a format that is easily used. Partners with units and departments in planning and implementing emergency preparedness plans. Collaborates with the Safety and Security Division and local authorities to develop, practice, drill, and test emergency action plans for school and other District buildings. Leads, educates, and informs school administrators and stakeholders on emergency planning and strategies; supports the Incident Response and Crisis Action Teams; and implements and maintains emergency response equipment and technologies. Assumes Command at Major Events when necessary.
Designs and administers emergency and disaster preparedness training courses, materials, and plans to train District administrators, site leaders, and support personnel; participates in local and regional emergency planning groups and exercises. This includes participation in District and community threat response and at-risk behavior teams as assigned; collaborates with other emergency management personnel, local, state, and federal officials, schools, and hospitals in order to facilitate plan development and response effort coordination; directs/coordinates the periodic assessment/audit of school facilities and grounds to determine safety and security issues and involves school-based administrators and maintenance/construction to address and correct safety/security issues on school grounds.
Ensures that all plans, operating procedures, and protocols are developed and implemented in compliance with the requirements of regulatory agencies. Coordinates safety training and practices to support academic processes of each school by creatively implementing best practices in safety and emergency preparedness with proper adaptation to the environment.
Participates in regularly scheduled District and regional meetings as it relates to safety and security; communicates effectively with internal and external stakeholders. Recommends improvements to workplace procedures and employee safety and awareness programs. Manages all drill reporting processes and works with Georgia Insurance Commission contacts to troubleshoot reporting platform issues.
All other duties, as assigned and required, in order to perform the above services.
KEY JOB REQUIREMENTS:
Bachelor’s degree in Business, Emergency Management, Public Administration, Educational Leadership, Criminal Justice, Public Safety, Law Enforcement, or related field required. Master’s degree in a related field preferred.
Minimum of five (5) years of direct management experience in emergency preparedness and response management required. Strong knowledge of the Incident Command System, National Instant Criminal Background Check System (NICS), and other laws and regulations is required. Demonstrated experience managing large-scale emergencies or disasters is required. Tactical Response training, Emergency Management Certification, and experience in Hazard Mitigation & Prevention are preferred.
Requires inter-division coordination; makes decisions and recommendations which affect the assigned division, but at times affects others outside of the assigned division.
FEMA National Incident Management System (NIMS) certification preferred.
High level of judgment: Will review the District’s established safety objectives and approve school-level decisions aligned with the District’s expectations.
Requires regular, frequent contact with internal personnel of influence and decision-making responsibility to discuss issues of moderate to high importance. Requires excellent interpersonal skills to interact and work with individuals at various levels.
Requires frequent contact with external personnel of influence and decision-making responsibility to discuss issues of moderate to high importance. Requires excellent interpersonal and networking skills to interact and work with individuals at all levels.
Requires excellent written and verbal skills.
Applies technology concepts to improve efficiency and effectiveness of the District; must be proficient with computers.
Responsibility for the Welfare of Others: Constant (Daily) - to exercise the duty of care and protection of the health, safety, security, welfare, well-being, and best interests of the District's various stakeholders.
Normal office setting. Requires frequent travel to off-site training locations and school site visits.
Light duty - On most occasions, sitting at a desk or table; intermittently sitting, standing, or stooping. Light lifting or carrying 20 lbs. or less; may require lifting of 20 lbs. or more occasionally as related to work.
NOTE:This is a Grade 29, 225-day position with a salary range of $75,929 - $117,466. Final salary placement within this range is determined based on individual credentials, years of relevant experience, and the guidelines outlined in the CCPS Compensation Handbook found here .
This job is also posted in Clayton County Public Schools
Application Deadline: Feb 02, 2027 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)
Posted: Nov 03, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)
Starting Date: Immediately
POSITION SUMMARY:
The Coordinating Supervisor of Emergency Preparedness and Response maintains the District’s compliance with established safety standards for emergency preparedness management and the District’s policy on school safety plans, and serves as the District’s expert in disaster and emergency planning for school sites and Central Office. This position coordinates, develops, and promotes emergency service operations, focusing on emergency preparedness policies, procedures, and best practices. This position coordinates emergency management programs and activities related to preparing for, responding to, and recovering from natural or man-made disasters or emergencies. This position reports to the Executive Director of Emergency Preparedness and Response.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Develops programs and initiatives that promote emergency preparedness and response in collaboration with The Arena at Southlake; participates in the District’s crisis management operations; coordinates emergency operations management plan development and maintenance; develops emergency response training exercises for the District’s sites. Ensures that District and school safety plans are up-to-date and in compliance with the latest standards at the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Georgia Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency (GEMA/HS), and other related jurisdictions. Informs District leaders and school administrators of the status of school site preparedness and planning for weather-related (e.g., tornado, ice, snow) or unexpected (e.g., fire, explosion, earthquake, active shooter) emergencies. Organizes and communicates a high volume of information in a format that is easily used. Partners with units and departments in planning and implementing emergency preparedness plans. Collaborates with the Safety and Security Division and local authorities to develop, practice, drill, and test emergency action plans for school and other District buildings. Leads, educates, and informs school administrators and stakeholders on emergency planning and strategies; supports the Incident Response and Crisis Action Teams; and implements and maintains emergency response equipment and technologies. Assumes Command at Major Events when necessary.
Designs and administers emergency and disaster preparedness training courses, materials, and plans to train District administrators, site leaders, and support personnel; participates in local and regional emergency planning groups and exercises. This includes participation in District and community threat response and at-risk behavior teams as assigned; collaborates with other emergency management personnel, local, state, and federal officials, schools, and hospitals in order to facilitate plan development and response effort coordination; directs/coordinates the periodic assessment/audit of school facilities and grounds to determine safety and security issues and involves school-based administrators and maintenance/construction to address and correct safety/security issues on school grounds.
Ensures that all plans, operating procedures, and protocols are developed and implemented in compliance with the requirements of regulatory agencies. Coordinates safety training and practices to support academic processes of each school by creatively implementing best practices in safety and emergency preparedness with proper adaptation to the environment.
Participates in regularly scheduled District and regional meetings as it relates to safety and security; communicates effectively with internal and external stakeholders. Recommends improvements to workplace procedures and employee safety and awareness programs. Manages all drill reporting processes and works with Georgia Insurance Commission contacts to troubleshoot reporting platform issues.
All other duties, as assigned and required, in order to perform the above services.
KEY JOB REQUIREMENTS:
Bachelor’s degree in Business, Emergency Management, Public Administration, Educational Leadership, Criminal Justice, Public Safety, Law Enforcement, or related field required. Master’s degree in a related field preferred.
Minimum of five (5) years of direct management experience in emergency preparedness and response management required. Strong knowledge of the Incident Command System, National Instant Criminal Background Check System (NICS), and other laws and regulations is required. Demonstrated experience managing large-scale emergencies or disasters is required. Tactical Response training, Emergency Management Certification, and experience in Hazard Mitigation & Prevention are preferred.
Requires inter-division coordination; makes decisions and recommendations which affect the assigned division, but at times affects others outside of the assigned division.
FEMA National Incident Management System (NIMS) certification preferred.
High level of judgment: Will review the District’s established safety objectives and approve school-level decisions aligned with the District’s expectations.
Requires regular, frequent contact with internal personnel of influence and decision-making responsibility to discuss issues of moderate to high importance. Requires excellent interpersonal skills to interact and work with individuals at various levels.
Requires frequent contact with external personnel of influence and decision-making responsibility to discuss issues of moderate to high importance. Requires excellent interpersonal and networking skills to interact and work with individuals at all levels.
Requires excellent written and verbal skills.
Applies technology concepts to improve efficiency and effectiveness of the District; must be proficient with computers.
Responsibility for the Welfare of Others: Constant (Daily) - to exercise the duty of care and protection of the health, safety, security, welfare, well-being, and best interests of the District's various stakeholders.
Normal office setting. Requires frequent travel to off-site training locations and school site visits.
Light duty - On most occasions, sitting at a desk or table; intermittently sitting, standing, or stooping. Light lifting or carrying 20 lbs. or less; may require lifting of 20 lbs. or more occasionally as related to work.
NOTE:This is a Grade 29, 225-day position with a salary range of $75,929 - $117,466. Final salary placement within this range is determined based on individual credentials, years of relevant experience, and the guidelines outlined in the CCPS Compensation Handbook found here .
Position Type: FULL TIMESalary: $75,929 to $93,045 Paid based on salary scale
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- 1058 Fifth Avenue
- Jonesboro, Georgia 30236
- Phone: (770) 473-2700
- Email: ccpsapplicant@clayton.k12.ga.us
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