Emergency Management Lead: All-Hazards Preparedness

Oakton College; Des Plaines (IL); On-site; USD 77,000 - 94,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid vacation, personal, and sick time

Tuition waivers

SURS retirement contributions

FRIDAYS Off in Summer

Job summary

Oakton College in Des Plaines, Illinois, seeks a Senior Manager, Emergency Management to lead emergency planning and coordinated response across the campus. This essential employee role directs planning, prevention, protection, mitigation, response, and recovery efforts and supports recall to work as needed.

The position oversees Incident Management Team operations, training, and campus-wide drills, ensuring business continuity and effective communications during emergencies.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Emergency Management or related field.
• Minimum of five years of progressively responsible leadership in emergency management.
• Advanced knowledge of NIMS and ICS.
• Illinois Professional Emergency Manager certification required.
• Valid US driver's license and ability to travel between campus locations.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement an integrated preparedness plan and multi-year training roadmap.
• Coordinate and support during disasters and emergencies; serve as EOC Manager in absence of the Chief of Police & Emergency Management.
• Lead hazard assessment and develop mitigation plans.
• Train leadership and departments on ICS and Emergency Operations Plans.
• Design and evaluate campus-wide drills using HSEEP; produce AARs and CAPs.
• Maintain the campus Emergency Operations Plan and All-Hazards Contingency Plan and related procedures.
• Assist in reunification planning and communication materials for Oakton College.

Education

Master's degree in Emergency Management

Job description

Oakton College in Des Plaines, Illinois, seeks a Senior Manager, Emergency Management to lead emergency planning and coordinated response across the campus. This essential employee role directs planning, prevention, protection, mitigation, response, and recovery efforts and supports recall to work as needed.

The position oversees Incident Management Team operations, training, and campus-wide drills, ensuring business continuity and effective communications during emergencies.