EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS & SAFETY MANAGER

Position Type:
Business/EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS & SAFETY MANAGER

Date Posted:
4/11/2019

Location:
District Office--Business Office

Date Available:
04/11/2019

Closing Date:
OPEN UNTIL FILLED

This position requires knowledge of Incident Command System (ICS); FEMA/SEMS emergency response standards/protocols; Emergency Operations Center principles and structures; best practices related to emergency drills / frequency / monitoring; KHSD's general operations, policies, regulations, and procedures; best practices in Emergency Communications (i.e. hand held radios; radio channels, etc.)

Must have the skills read, write, and speak English at a level sufficient for successful job performance; organize and prioritize the work of self and others; effectively, tactfully, and persuasively communicate in both oral and written forms; lead professional development related to emergency preparedness and drills; work within timelines and prioritize work; work collaboratively within a team; learn KHSD's general operations, policies, regulations, and procedures; establish and maintain effective work relationships with those contacted in the performance of required duties; establish/continue effective relationships with local agencies and community partners.

Must possess the ability to work with school site and district administrators to coordinate and assist with development of comprehensive school safety plans, including state and federal requirements and best practices; work with school site and district administrators to coordinate and assist in the review and editing of school emergency operations plans, including the Standardized Emergency Management System (SEMS); arrange with district-wide training for emergency preparedness and related incident command scenarios; work interactively with district and site level administration and personnel to conduct drills and follow emergency operations plans; coordinate professional development and follow-up: facilitate relevant and necessary safety/operations professional development and monitor for compliance and fidelity; assist with coordination/monitoring for site threat assessment teams and safety committee(s) on campus locations; assist with the facilitation and coordination of District-wide safety and emergency preparedness efforts and monitor for fidelity/compliance; assist, as needed, with KHSD District Safety Committee, Campus Security Advisory Council (TBD), and KHSD Vulnerability Assessments (to include scheduling, managing work flow, follow-up logistics); remain current on trends/issues relevant to school safety and emergency preparedness and assist in the development of policies and procedures related to assigned areas of responsibility and in accordance with pertinent laws/regulations; assist with coordination between City and County partners (Web EOC rep, hazard mitigation analysis, Kern County Public Health, Office of Emergency Services, KCFD, Bakersfield Fire Department, etc.) for inter-agency logistics and service agreements when applicable; coordinate radio/safety equipment orders for Dean of Students and AP of Admin (specific to school safety), working with, M&O, Director of Student Behavior/Supports, and Chief of Police. Conduct monthly radio checks; assist school site administration to secure evacuation sites and secondary locations (business and interagency partners as needed); work closely with Risk Management/Business on relevant outcome data to school safety and assist school sites with necessary data included within school safety plans and related drills and training; work closely with the Deputy Superintendent of Business and the Director of Business Administration and school sites on site/district specific needs for operational aspects related to school safety; other duties as assigned.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Bachelor's degree preferred; combination of sufficient education, training, and experience to demonstrate ability to carry out the responsibilities of the position; a minimum of 5 years of successful logistical experience and leadership in emergency preparedness, emergency management, crisis response, and safety management; preferred training and experience in managing large scale incidents; preferred experience as a first responder with supervisorial / incident command system experience; FEMA / OES training and knowledge of ICS structure.

A CRIMINAL HISTORY CHECK WILL BE REQUIRED OF THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE PRIOR TO EMPLOYMENT, AS WELL AS A CURRENT COPY OF DMV DRIVING RECORD.

DUTIES OF POSITION: Under the general supervision of the Deputy Superintendent of Business and/or the Director of Business Administration, the Manager will work collaboratively with school sites, Facilities Planning, Business Services, Student Behavior & Supports, Special Education, the KHSD Police Department, and Communications/Public Information to develop, implement, and assess emergency preparedness and safety operations in the Kern High School District (KHSD).

STARTING SALARY: $8,141.00 (monthly)

NUMBER OF MONTHS: 12 (to begin as soon as possible)

NUMBER OF HOURS: 8 (daily working hours 7:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.)