Emergency Manager

OSU Oregon State University; Corvallis (OR); On-site; USD 89,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Oregon State University is seeking an Emergency Manager in the Department of Public Safety. This full‑time, 12‑month professional faculty role reports to the Associate VP of Public Safety and Chief of Police.

You will develop and grow OSU’s Emergency Preparedness program for the Corvallis campus and other OSU locations. You will manage planning, budgeting, training, and programming related to emergency preparedness/response, work with diverse campus units, and lead the design of EOC and IMT

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in a relevant field.
• Minimum five years of professional‑level emergency management experience.
• Completion of specified FEMA/NIMS trainings within one year of hire.
• Strong knowledge of NIMS/ICS.
• Ability to communicate effectively in writing and speaking.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement and grow OSU’s Emergency Preparedness program.
• Lead day‑to‑day operations of the emergency preparedness unit.
• Plan, budget, train, and program emergency preparedness and response functions.
• Coordinate with colleges, departments, and units campus‑wide.
• Design and conduct exercises, drills and tabletop sessions.

Skills

Emergency management

Policy development

Coordination

NIMS/ICS knowledge

Emergency communications

Report writing

On-call readiness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Emergency Preparedness or related field

Tools

Radio systems

Job description

Job Summary

The Department of Public Safety is seeking an Emergency Manager. This is a full-time (1.00 FTE), 12-month, professional faculty position. Reporting to the Associate Vice President of Public Safety and Chief of Police, the Emergency Manager is responsible for the development, implementation and growth of the Oregon State University (OSU) Emergency Preparedness program. The position manages day-to-day operations of the emergency preparedness unit, which supports OSU’s Corvallis campus and other OSU non‑Corvallis locations. The position manages planning, budgeting, training, and programming related to emergency preparedness and response functions. The emergency preparedness program works directly with Colleges, Departments, and work units to improve campus-wide emergency preparedness planning and programs to increase OSU’s ability to respond to emergencies, manage incidents, and restore the campus to operations after incidents. The position maintains and builds strong relationships and partnerships with city, county, and state public and private agencies responsible for emergency planning, response, and recovery. The Emergency Manager and Emergency Preparedness unit design, plan, and conduct periodic emergency management exercises for top‑level management and policymakers, as well as campus departments. The position is responsible for the development of the Emergency Operations Center (EOC), Incident Management Team (IMT), and campus‑level planning and response operation plans. The program conducts research and facilitates general preparedness for business continuity/recovery actions. The Emergency Manager develops and maintains current knowledge of campus operations in order to coordinate cross‑campus response in the event of an emergency and be able to access and coordinate appropriate resources for emergency situations.

Key Duties

• Emergency Program Management
• Emergency Planning
• Incident Response
• Scenario Exercises
• Drills and Tabletops
• Training and Emergency planning presentations
• Liaison and coordination with local, state and federal agencies
• Program Development for NIMS and ICs implementation

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Emergency Preparedness, Communications, Public Health, Environmental Health and Safety, the physical sciences, or another field relevant to the position’s duties.
• Minimum of five (5) years of demonstrated recent professional‑level experience in emergency management and planning, policy development, and coordination with large complex organizations.
• Completion of the following trainings within one year of hire: IC100, IC200, IC300, IC400, IC700, IC800, E/L/K04479, O305, and the FEMA Basic Academy.
• Demonstrated experience in emergency management practices with advanced knowledge of the National Incident Management System (NIMS) and Incident Command System (ICS).
• Working knowledge of federal government techniques for planning and implementing emergency services, including familiarity with emergency communications, related computer systems, and applications.
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing, with all levels of colleagues and clients, and representatives of regulatory agencies, including the ability to prepare professional reports and develop program materials and plans.
• Ability and willingness to respond to emergencies on an on‑call 24/7 basis.
• Ability to work independently with a minimum of supervision to organize, prioritize, and accomplish goals, exercising good judgment to create and maintain schedules of work.
• This position is designated as a critical or security‑sensitive position; therefore, the incumbent must successfully complete a criminal history check and be determined to be position qualified as per University Standard: 05-010 et seq. Incumbents are required to self‑report convictions, and those in youth programs may have additional criminal history checks every 24 months.
• This position requires driving a university vehicle or a personal vehicle on behalf of the university; therefore, the incumbent must successfully complete a motor vehicle history check, possess and maintain a current, valid driver’s license in their state of residence, be determined to be position qualified, and self‑report convictions as per University Policy 05-030.

Preferred Qualifications

• Working knowledge of hazardous assessment methodology, mitigation measures (including preservation of academic research), damage assessment, and resource recovery.
• Experience in working within a large and complex organization with multiple disciplines, and proven experience in working as part of a coordinated team to achieve program, departmental, and organizational goals.
• Demonstrated ability to make formal presentations and provide effective training, including planning and managing exercises/after‑action reports, in emergency management concepts to varied and diverse campus audiences, including the highest level of university management.
• Working knowledge and experience using and maintaining radio systems.
• Past experience in diplomatic-type interactions with and fostering of effective working relationships with representatives of governmental and other response agencies.
• Experience in a leadership role with a related volunteer program, service as a committee chair, or in a public safety-affiliated leadership role.
• Experience leading committees and/or a lead role on cross-disciplinary committees and/or organizations and collaborative exercises.
• Completion of the E/L/K0146 training within one year of hiring into the Emergency Manager position.
• A minimum of 2 years of supervisory experience in a related field.

Working Conditions/Schedule

• Office environment
• Outside environment
• Emergency response environment
• Standard weekday work hours
• After-hour response or extended-hour days are required in certain situations
• Physical Requirements – traversing uneven/rugged terrain, extended periods of standing or climbing stairs, ability to access rooftop, basement, or other spaces via ladder or stairs, ability to move equipment/supplies from ground level into vehicles or elevated platforms. Occasionally lift up to 40 pounds above the waist.

Salary Range

recommended truncated range $89k - $110k

Anticipated Start Date

2026-10-08

Anticipated End Date

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• Retirement savings paid by the university.
• A generous paid leave package, including holidays, vacation and sick leave.
• Tuition reduction benefits for you or your qualifying dependents at OSU or the additional six Oregon Public Universities.
• Robust Work Life programs including Dual Career assistance resources, flexible work arrangements, a Family Resource Center, Affinity Groups and an Employee Assistance Program.
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