Special Information

• This position is an on-site position which requires the incumbent to complete their work primarily at an NAU site, campus, or facility with or without accommodation. Opportunities for remote work are rare.
• Driving a vehicle on behalf of the university is anticipated to be a regular part of this position. Arizona Administrative Code Fleet Safety Policy requires all employees who drive on university business become authorized by submitting Driver’s license information for driving record monitoring, and completion of training appropriate to the level of driving performed. The law applies to all faculty, staff, and students who drive personal or university-owned motorized vehicles for any business purpose. More information on the NAU Authorized Driver Policy can be found on the NAU website.

About the Department/College

Working for the Northern Arizona University Police Department offers a unique opportunity to serve a vibrant and diverse campus community while enjoying the natural beauty and strong sense of community in Flagstaff. The department emphasizes professional development, community engagement, and a commitment to safety and integrity.

About the Position

The NAU Director of Emergency Management is responsible for coordinating the university's emergency management operations including but not limited to: developing and updating activities related to the Campus Emergency Plan, assisting departments to establish emergency plans, training university personnel in emergency management, including mitigation, planning, response and recovery to support the NAU Emergency Operations Plans, and working with the NAU Emergency Management Advisory Group (EMAG). This position will report directly to the Northern Arizona University Police Department (NAUPD) Chief of Police. The individual works closely with local, county, state and federal officials on emergency management issues, training, coordination, and mutual aid. Due to the nature of this position, working hours may vary and the individual is subject to notification and required response depending on the situation.

Responsibilities Include

35% - Creation & Maintenance of Emergency Planning Documents

• Maintains the University's written emergency management plans, policies, and protocols, in accordance with the National Incident Management System (NIMS) and apply an all-hazards approach to ensure ongoing compliance with established standards and requirements of the four phases of Emergency management; assists with vulnerability assessments; identifies programmatic revisions and develops/updates plans as appropriate.
• Coordinates with university personnel, development and maintenance of a Continuity of Operations Plan and Emergency Operations Plan.
• Assists university colleges, departments, and units to develop emergency plans and Continuity of Operations Plans that align with the university plan.
• May be required to assist with Incident Action Plans, Operation Plans, After Action reports, and other associated documents.

25% - Customer Service and Collaborative Problem Solving

• Represents the Northern Arizona University and NAUPD at events at a local, state, and federal level.
• Participate with internal and external task forces, committees, and agencies regarding emergency management/preparedness including those at the hospital, local, regional, and state levels.
• Report outcomes, decisions, recommendations to Administration and appropriate committees.

10% - Management / Supervision

• Manages and conducts threat and vulnerability assessment with Risk Management Services, NAUPD, other NAU departments, and local, state, and federal emergency management personnel.
• Serves as the Manager of the University Emergency Operations Center (UEOC) when activated and maintains the UEOC for readiness.
• Manages and serves on the NAU Emergency Management Advisory Group (EMAG).
• Supervision of student employees/interns should funding allow for such positions to be assigned to EM.

10% - Training

• Trains and educates the campus and community members on emergency preparedness and response, and the National Incident Management System.
• Plans, develops and implements; exercises designed to test the University's ability to respond to various situations using an All-Hazards approach to emergency management.
• Identify gaps and provide corrective recommendations to current response plans.

10% - Technology

• Serves as an administrator for the AppArmor and NAU Safe text messaging system, composing and disseminating emergency messages.
• Serves as an administrator for state and federal virtual EOC systems.
• Assists in the coordination of plans through identification of new technologies designed for emergency response; tests and maintains existing infrastructure dedicated to ensuring efficient and effective response during an event.

5% - Compliance and Reporting

• Responsible for ensuring department compliance with, and providing proof documentation, on related CALEA (Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies) and ALEAP (Arizona Law Enforcement Accreditation Program) standards as assigned by the NAUPD Accreditation Manager.
• Other duties as assigned.

5% - Incident Response

• Manages responses with appropriate campus resources during an actual incident/event including, but not limited to: NAUPD, EMAG, Risk Management Services, Facility Services, Human Resources, Office of Communications and Media Relations, Student Affairs, and Information Technology Services to ensure timely and effective response.
• Provides guidance to campus emergency response resources during planning stages as well as during an actual event; acts as liaison to external resources such as local police departments, fire departments and other governmental agencies to ensure effective integration of actions.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s in emergency management, public administration, homeland security, criminal justice or related field.
• 3 years of program management experience 
• 5 years of emergency management experience. 
• Experience in the National Incident Management System (NIMS) and the Incident Command System.
• Possession of valid Arizona Class D driver’s license upon employment.

*A combination of related education, experience, and training may be used as an equivalent to the above Minimum Qualifications.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in emergency management, public administration, homeland security, criminal justice, or related field.
• Experience with the unique needs and requirements of a higher education setting.
• Has experience in the use of state and federal virtual EOC platforms, AppArmor and other emergency planning and messaging platforms.
• Additional related certifications such as:
  • The International Association of Emergency Managers’ Associate Emergency Manager or Certified Emergency Manager or ability to obtain within 3 years.
  • Master Exercise Practitioner Program certification (MEPP).
  • Completion of the FEMA Professional Development Series (PDS) or Advanced Professional Series (APS) Certificates.
  • Graduate of a FEMA Emergency Management Professional Program such as the Basic, Advanced, or Executive Academies.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

Knowledge

• Knowledge of issues pertaining to area of assignment.
• Knowledge of budgeting and accounting principles.
• Knowledge of organizational and management practices and principles.

Skills

• Program development and execution.
• Budget preparation and forecasting.
• Coordination of activities, evaluating data and establishing priorities.
• Developing and implementing new strategies and re-engineering operations and procedures.
• Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

Abilities

• Works independently.
• Communicates effectively.
• Develops and implements funding strategies and programs.
• Provides functional or technical guidance and leadership.
• Plans, develops, and implements short and long-term goals.

Compensation

Salary range is $102,983 to 108,873. Annual salary commensurate with candidate's qualifications and related experience.

Pre-Employment Check

Northern Arizona University requires satisfactory results for the following: a criminal background investigation, an employment history verification and a degree verification (in some cases) prior to employment. You may also be required to complete a fingerprint background check. Also, as an employer in the state of Arizona, NAU is required to participate in the federal E-Verify program that assists employers with verifying new employees' right to work in the United States.

This position has been identified as a safety/security sensitive position. Therefore, per AZ Revised Statute, Northern Arizona University requires satisfactory results for the following: a criminal background investigation, employment history investigation, degree verification (in some cases) and fingerprinting. If you are applying for a job that requires a CDL, you will be required to register with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse and adhere to the clearinghouse requirements.

Notice of Availability of the Annual Fire and Security Report

Each year Northern Arizona University releases an Annual Security Report. The report is a result of a federal law known as the Clery Act. The report includes Clery reportable crime statistics for the three most recent completed calendar years and discloses procedures, practices and programs NAU uses to keep students and employees safe including how to report crimes or other emergencies occurring on campus. In addition, the Fire Safety Report is combined with the Annual Security Report for the NAU Flagstaff Mountain Campus as this campus has on-campus student housing. This report discloses fire safety policies and procedures related to on-campus student housing and statistics for fires that occurred in those facilities. If you would like a free paper copy of the report, please contact the NAUPD Records Department at (928) 523-8884 or by visiting the department at 525 E. Pine Knoll Drive in Flagstaff.

Immigration Support/Sponsorship

NAU will not provide any U.S. immigration support or sponsorship for this position.