Emergency Management Specialist

University of Arkansas at Little Rock

Little Rock, Arkansas, USA
$55,000 - $65,000; not specified; benefits eligibl...
Onsite
Hazard mitigation planning
Disaster recovery tools
Community planning
The University of Arkansas at Little Rock is seeking an Emergency Management Specialist to support statewide disaster recovery and preparedness initiatives. The ideal candidate should possess a bachelor’s degree in emergency management or a related field, along with relevant experience in hazard mitigation planning and emergency operations

Job Summary

  • The Emergency Management Specialist will support statewide disaster recovery and preparedness initiatives, including developing and deploying disaster recovery tools, community planning, damage assessment, hazard mitigation planning, and resource coordination.
  • Responsibilities include assisting clients with developing and updating emergency management plans aligned with FEMA’s five mission areas and establishing tools, policies, and procedures to conduct damage assessment.
  • The University of Arkansas at Little Rock is committed to providing a safe campus community and is an equal opportunity institution.

Matching Summary

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The University of Arkansas at Little Rock is seeking an Emergency Management Specialist to support statewide disaster recovery and preparedness initiatives. The ideal candidate should possess a bachelor’s degree in emergency management or a related field, along with relevant experience in hazard mitigation planning and emergency operations.

Salary

$55,000 - $65,000; Not specified; Benefits Eligible

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Hazard mitigation planning
  • Disaster recovery tools
  • Community planning
  • Damage assessment
  • Resource coordination

Nice-to-have

  • Grant writing and management
  • Business/government continuity planning
  • Project management across organizations
  • GIS mapping and modeling proficiency

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in emergency management or related field
  • Minimum of 2 years of related work experience
  • Valid driver's license
  • Completion of specific FEMA training courses (IS-100, IS-200, IS-700, IS-800, IS-2200, ICS-300, ICS-400)

Work Rights

Must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States

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