Emergency Management Specialist - Kansas State University : Job Details

Assist in developing a culture of preparedness and resiliency within the university through prevention, mitigation, preparedness, response, and recovery.

This role is expected to be performed on-site.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Requires a bachelor's degree.

Preferred Qualifications:

• A bachelor's degree in emergency management, emergency response, public safety, public health, criminal justice, public administration, or closely related field.
• Knowledge of local, state and federal regulations, standards and policies related to emergency management and continuity of operations.
• Knowledge of plan review, Incident Command System, Continuity of Operations Plans, Emergency Operation Center operations.
• Knowledge of how to plan and conduct drills/exercises.
• Skill in oral and written communication, and skill or experience utilizing mediation practices to reach consensus.
• Skill in building relationships with campus and community partners.
• Skill at intermediate level in Microsoft Office – Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook and Teams.
• Ability to communicate effectively with a broad range of individuals with diverse backgrounds.
• Ability to complete tasks and projects in a timely manner.
• Ability to draft event and incident action plans.
• Ability to perform under pressure and meet deadlines.

Other Requirements:

• Associate Emergency Manager (AEM) or Certified Emergency Manager (CEM) issued by the International Association of Emergency Managers (IAEM) and/or a state association EM certification.

Sponsorship eligibility:

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an ongoing basis without sponsorship.

Please submit the following documents:

Screening begins on July 7, 2025.

$42,216-$53,819