Strategic Deputy Director, Emergency Management

FHLB Des Moines; Seattle (WA); Hybrid; USD 102,000 - 106,848; Full time

Job summary

University of Washington is seeking a Deputy Director for UW Emergency Management to ensure enterprise-wide readiness and rapid, coordinated responses to emergencies. You will partner with the Director to guide operational protocols, lead EOC activations, and oversee resource readiness across UW locations.

The role emphasizes collaboration with ICT, URC, and external partners, plus ongoing training, exercises, and continuity planning to maintain high preparedness and resilience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Public Health, Emergency Management, Environmental Health and Safety, Social Sciences, or related field.
• Five years of progressive experience in emergency preparedness activities, disaster operations, project management, or operational contingency planning.
• Operational experience leading response operations, logistics, or program development.
• Adaptive collaboration across diverse stakeholder groups by translating technical concepts into practical language.
• Action-oriented planning with functional emergency plans and exercises focused on execution.
• High proficiency in using collaborative platforms to convey complex incident information clearly.

Responsibilities

• Lead and direct emergency management operations and EOC readiness.
• Coordinate ICT, EOC, URC, and other teams; ensure readiness across Seattle, Bothell, and Tacoma campuses.
• Provide training, exercises, and cross-unit communications; support business continuity.

Skills

Operational experience

Adaptive collaboration

Action-oriented planning

Digital literacy

Crisis composure

Problem solving & integrity

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Public Health, Emergency Management, Environmental Health & Safety, Social Sciences, or related field

Job description

University of Washington is seeking a Deputy Director for UW Emergency Management to ensure enterprise-wide readiness and rapid, coordinated responses to emergencies. You will partner with the Director to guide operational protocols, lead EOC activations, and oversee resource readiness across UW locations.

The role emphasizes collaboration with ICT, URC, and external partners, plus ongoing training, exercises, and continuity planning to maintain high preparedness and resilience.