Director, Office of Emergency Preparedness

Purdue University; Fort Wayne (IN); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 79,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free tuition through Purdue University

Fee remission for Purdue degrees

Insurance starts on first day

Generous PTO

Job summary

Purdue University Fort Wayne is seeking a full-time, on-site Director, Office of Emergency Preparedness in the University Police Department. The role leads the university's emergency preparedness program, develops plans, coordinates trainings, and ensures compliance with national incident management systems.

The annual wage is $72,000.00. Primary duties include directing planning efforts, managing event action plans, and overseeing BEP activities, drills, and resource allocation for campus

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Public Safety or Management, or equivalent combination.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Knowledge of security operations and incident management systems.
• Experience in leadership roles within public safety or related fields.
• Familiarity with strategic planning, resource allocation, and interagency coordination.
• Demonstrated integrity, time management and professional behavior.

Responsibilities

• Direct planning and development of university emergency preparedness plans.
• Prepare and administer Event Action Plans for major campus events.
• Monitor regulatory changes affecting emergency plans and update procedures.
• Oversee BEP program including workshops, online access, and plan reviews.
• Direct training for Building Deputy Program and track corrective actions.
• Coordinate drills and exercises; allocate resources for emergency management.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Leadership

Strategic planning

Relationship building

Integrity & professionalism

Education

Bachelor's degree in Public Safety or Management

Tools

NIMS knowledge

Job description

Director, Office of Emergency Preparedness Job Description Req Id: 44304 Job Title: Director, Office of Emergency Preparedness City: Fort Wayne Job Description:

Join Purdue University Fort Wayne (PFW):

We are currently seeking a full-time, on-site Director, Office of Emergency Preparedness in our University Police Department (UPD). This position will direct the active management of the University’s emergency preparedness program. The annual wage for this position is $72,000.00.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Direct all planning and development of university emergency preparedness plans.
• Prepare and administer Event Action Plans plans in response to major campus events.
• Keep informed of activities or changes that could affect the likelihood of an emergency, as well as those that could affect response efforts and details of plan implementation.
• Keep informed of federal, state and local regulations affecting emergency plans.
• Assist in the revision of emergency response procedures and plans based on regulatory changes, technological changes, or knowledge gained from outcomes of previous emergency situations.
• Actively manage the Builidng Emergency Plan (BEP) program.
• BEP program activities to include conduct workshops/training, provide online access, and plan review for BEP Developers.
• As directed, assist with the annual Integrated Emergency Management Plan (IEMP) & attachments review.
• Direct and oversee all training for the Building Deputy Program, including scheduling and facilitating quarterly meetings, onboarding and training new Building Deputies, and tracking, reporting, and completing all corrective action plans related to the program.
• Assist in gathering and disseminating all relevant data to aid in decision making concerning the allocation of resources for emergency management purposes. Plan, schedule, and execute drills and exercises of the plan(s).
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

• A Bachelor's Degree in Public Safety, Management or 5+ years of law enforcement/ Fire safety with a leadership role. Consideration will be given to an equivalent combination of related education and required work experience.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Possess a working knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures and strategies to promote effective local, state or national security operations for the protection of people, data, property and institutions.
• Must have a working knowledge of the National Incident Management System & demonstrated knowledge of the Incident Command System.
• Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, leadership technique and coordination of people and resources.
• Demonstrated ability to develop constructive and cooperative working relationships and build mutual trust and respect with others, and maintain them over time.
• Possess a high standard of integrity, time management, and professional behavior.

Preferred Qualifications:

• National Incident Management Systems (NIMS) certifications and/or other emergency preparedness certifications.
• National Incident Management System ICS-100, ICS-200, ICS-300, ICS-400, ICS-700, ICS-800.
• International Association of Emergency Managers (IAEM) Certified Emergency Manager (CEM) credentials are preferred and required within 2 years of employment.
• Prior experience interacting with government agencies.
• Prior experience in the public safety sector.
• Prior experience in a university setting.

Benefits

• Free tuition through Purdue University Global.
• Fee remission for a traditional Purdue degree for yourself, your spouse, and your child(ren).
• Insurance starts on first day of employment.
• Generous Paid Time Off – additional PTO in December.
• Additional benefit information: https://www.purdue.edu/hr/benewell/

Additional Information:

• Purdue will not sponsor employment authorization for this position.
• Resumes and cover letters that contain portraits or personal information are not permitted.
• A background check and misconduct check are required for employment in this position.
• A Motor Vehicle Records Check is required for this position.

Purdue Fort Wayne is an EEO/AA employer.

FLSA Status

Exempt