LANIER TECHNICAL COLLEGE; COORDINATOR OF EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS

Georgia Power Company; Gainesville (GA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

Lanier Technical College seeks a Coordinator of Emergency Preparedness to balance strategic planning and campus safety operations. The role involves developing campus-wide emergency plans, coordinating drills, and ensuring regulatory compliance across departments.

Responsibilities include maintaining safety programs, managing inventories and training, and supporting incident response with the Chief of Police. Strong knowledge of EMS, NIMS, and regulatory frameworks is essential.

Qualifications

• Georgia POST Police Certification is required.
• High school diploma or GED is required and two years of police officer experience preferred.
• Valid Georgia driver's license is required.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Develop, update, and maintain Emergency Operations Plan.
• Coordinate fire, tornado, and Active Shooter drills annually.
• Maintain Hazardous Communication and Safety programs on campus.

Skills

Georgia POST Certification

Valid Georgia driver's license

Microsoft Office proficiency

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

LANIER TECHNICAL COLLEGE; COORDINATOR OF EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS

Explore a World of Opportunity with the State of Georgia!

We are the force that drives Georgia!
Georgia State Government is a large enterprise, composed of various agencies and entities with a common goal to improve the lives of Georgia's more than 10 million citizens!
Join Team Georgia and impact lives everyday while receiving a robust benefits package designed for every stage of your career!

Job Title

LANIER TECHNICAL COLLEGE; COORDINATOR OF EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS

Explore a World of Opportunity with the State of Georgia!

We are the force that drives Georgia!
Georgia State Government is a large enterprise, composed of various agencies and entities with a common goal to improve the lives of Georgia's more than 10 million citizens!
Join Team Georgia and impact lives everyday while receiving a robust benefits package designed for every stage of your career!

Job Title

LANIER TECHNICAL COLLEGE; COORDINATOR OF EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS

Agency

Lanier Technical College

Job Requisition ID

JR0000007219

Shift

Day (United States of America)

Compensation Details

LOW TO MID $60'S ANNUALLY, DEPENDING ON QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE.

Job Description

Lanier Technical College ( www.laniertech.edu ) is conducting a search for the following full-time, benefits-eligible, FLSA-exempt, salaried position. NOTE: A background check, pre-employment questionnaire, professional reference check, psychological exam, voice stress deception test, pre-employment physical and drug screen are part of the selection process. Please contact Human Resources at 770-533-6903 if any assistance/accommodation is needed in the application/interview process.

POSITION: Coordinator of Emergency Preparedness – Hall Campus

REPORTS TO: Chief of Police

SALARY RANGE: Low to Mid $60’s annually, depending on qualifications and experience

EFFECTIVE: This position is available now

RESPONSIBILITIES

The Coordinator of Emergency Preparedness balances strategic planning and operational response duties, involving the creation and maintenance of campus-wide Emergency Operation Plan, Business Continuity Plan, and Hazardous Communication Plan, as well as coordinating drills, exercises, and training programs to enhance preparedness and response capabilities required to maintain a safe and secure campus. Will assist the Chief of Police with campus incident management efforts and support real‐time responses to emergencies, working closely with College Departments, Building Marshals, and Public Safety Agencies. Will ensure the College remains in compliance with all TCSG, local, state, and federal regulations dealing with emergency management regulations. Will maintain all AED’s, Narcan, and tourniquet devices.

MAJOR DUTIES

• Develop, update, implement, and maintain the Emergency Operations Plan.


• Develop, update, implement, and maintain the Business Continuity Plan.


• Develop, update, implement, and maintain the Hazardous Communication Plan.


• Develop, update, implement, maintain, and monitor Hazardous Materials Inventory for compliance and safety.


• Coordinate and conduct scheduled fire drills at all campuses annually.


• Coordinate and conduct scheduled tornado preparedness drills at all campuses annually.


• Coordinate and conduct Active Shooter preparedness and response training annually.


• Coordinate and conduct comprehensive Safety Programs for staff and students as needed.


• Coordinates training and inventories of NARCAN.


• Coordinates OSHA Training as required.


• Coordinates in-person training classes on AED and Stop the Bleed programs.


• Conduct annual inspections and maintenance of Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs).


• Coordinator will serve as the Hazardous Communication Program and Right to Know Coordinator.


• Coordinates Training and Drills with the anhydrous ammonia department.


• Coordinator will review container labeling procedures annually.


• Maintains a Master Training Log for hazardous material training and maintains the Hazardous Material Inventory (SDS).


• Provides other employers and contractors with information about hazardous materials they may be exposed to on campus.


• Assist departments in managing chemical inventories.


• Manage inventory software.


• Perform chemical inventory audit annual.


• Perform monthly inspections of eyewash stations.


• Coordinate annual eyewash station inspections by a third party.


• Conduct quarterly inspections of emergency drench showers.


• Oversee the management and maintenance of Evac Chairs.


• Attends annual TCSG peer group meetings.


• Other work‑related duties as assigned by Supervisor.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Georgia POST Police Certification.


• High school diploma or GED AND two (2) years of experience as a certified police officer.


• Valid Georgia driver’s license


• Proficiencyin Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

COMPETENCIES

• Ability to establish priorities and manage competing demands in a dynamic, fast-paced environment with time-sensitive deadlines.


• Ability to demonstrate diplomacy, tact, and professionalism while coordinating complex emergency or safety initiatives.


• Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information appropriately.


• Ability to work both independently with minimal supervision and as an effective team member in high‑pressure or emergency environments.


• Strong interpersonal and relationship‑building skills to effectively collaborate with various campus departments, administrators, and external emergency partners.


• Comprehensive understanding of emergency management principles, including the National Incident Management System (NIMS), Incident Command System (ICS), and FEMA’s emergency planning guidelines.


• Familiarity with local, state, and federal emergency management protocols, including the Clery Act, GEMA/HS, and continuity of operations planning (COOP).


• Knowledge of risk assessment and hazard mitigation practices, emergency communications systems, and business continuity planning in a higher education setting.


• Understanding of the roles and responsibilities of external emergency response agencies (law enforcement, fire, EMS, public health) and how they interface with campus operations.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to communicate complex emergency procedures clearly to varied audiences.


• Proficiency in planning, coordinating, and executing emergency preparedness exercises and training.


• Skilled in developing and managing multiple, concurrent projects with attention to detail and adherence to timelines.


• Excellent organizational, computer, and communication skills, and can work independently under pressure and in challenging or hazardous conditions.

Preferred Qualifications (in addition to minimum qualifications & competencies)

• Georgia Certified Emergency Manager (CEM)


• OSHA 10 Certification

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Work is performed both indoors and outside, in all types of weather and in various types of environments, some of which may be hazardous.

State of GA benefits include:

A choice of retirement plans (Georgia State Employees’ Pension and Savings Plan or Teachers’ Retirement System), health and flexible benefits insurance options, sick leave and annual leave accruals (10 hours each monthly), and 13 state holidays annually. This position is available for one (1) day of telework after six (6) months of employment.

As set forth in its student catalog, Lanier Technical College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, national or ethnic origin, sex, religion, disability, age, political affiliation or belief, genetic information, veteran status, or citizenship status (except in those special circumstances permitted or mandated by law). The following person(s) has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies:

Title IX Coordinator: Nancy Beaver, 770-533-7000, [e-mail]

Section 504 Coordinator: Keyla Matthews, 770-533-7026, [e-mail]

NOTICE: Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States. Lanier Technical College is a registered participant in the federal work authorizationprogram commonly known as E-Verify. Lanier Technical College Federally-Issued User ID: 46367 Date of Authorization: 3/28/2007
It is the obligation of Lanier Technical College to ensure orderly operation, to protect the rights of all members of the LTC community, to prohibit acts which materially and substantially interfere with legitimate educational objectives or interfere with the rights of others and to take disciplinary action where conduct adversely affects the College’s pursuit of its educational objectives. To this end, LTC complies with the Title II of Public Law 101-542, Crime Awareness and Campus Security Act – also known as the \"Jeanne Cleary Act.\" The Act requires that the College make available the report of campus crime statistics for the previous fiscal year by October 1st each year. The most recent LTC Campus Safety and Security Report is available at www.laniertech.edu. You may also request a paper copy from the Lanier Technical College Police Department located in the Breeden‑Giles building on the Hall County Campus, 2535 Lanier Tech Drive, Gainesville, GA 30507.

Minimum Qualifications:

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

The State of Georgia does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or other protected categories in employment or the provision of services.
Qualified applicants may request reasonable accommodation when needed during the application and/or screening process by contacting the appropriate agency Human Resources department.