Posting Information

Posting Number2024585

Posting/Functional TitleLead Safety Specialist

University Pay Plan TitleSafety Specialist

LocationSan Marcos

DepartmentTexas School Safety Center

Recruitment TypeOpen to All

Job TypeFull-Time

Funding SourcePermanent

Monthly Salary$4,992.01 - $7,333.34

Job CategoryExempt

Required Qualifications: Applicants must specifically address how they meet these required qualifications to meet the requirements of the position.

• Demonstrated experience working in an educational setting or with government agencies

• Demonstrated experience working in local, state or federal compliance, law enforcement, fire service, emergency medical service, or emergency management

• Demonstrated experience with the development and/or review of emergency operation plans, other audit or plan reviews, or complex case management or reporting

• Demonstrated experience developing training content, resources, and presenting to adult audiences

• Demonstrated ability to plan and manage workflow on complex projects

• Demonstrated ability to exercise sound judgment in the interest of regulatory compliance and public safety.

• Demonstrated experience working on multiple projects simultaneously.

• Strong written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills with demonstrated ability to effectively communicate to and with a wide range of stakeholders

• Demonstrated experience meeting organizational deadlines.

• Demonstrated experience in Microsoft Suite (e.g. Word, Excel, Outlook PowerPoint).

• Bachelor’s degree

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience working in local, state or federal compliance, law enforcement, fire service, emergency medical service, or emergency management for a minimum of 5 years

• Completion of IS 100, IS 200, IS 700, IS 800, IS 360, and IS 362.

• Demonstrated experience of the National Incident Management Systems ( NIMS )

• Demonstrated experience working in emergency management in a school setting

• Demonstrated experience with the development and/or review of emergency operation plans in a school setting

• One or more of the following: IAEM Certified Emergency Manager ( CEM ), IAEM Associate Emergency Manager ( AEM ), ASIS Certified Protection Professional ( CPP ), ASIS Physical Security Professional ( PSP ), or PMI Project Management Professional ( PMP ) credential.

Job Description

The Texas School Safety Center (TxSSC) is an official university-level research center at Texas State University. The TxSSC is tasked in Chapter 37 of the Texas Education Code and the Governor’s Homeland Security Strategic Plan with key school safety initiatives and mandates. The TxSSC serves as the clearinghouse for the dissemination of safety and security information through research, training, and technical assistance for K-12 schools and junior colleges throughout the state of Texas. As a result, Texas has become a national leader in school safety practices and is relied upon for assistance and guidance from jurisdictions throughout the nation.

The TxSSC welcomes applicants for the position of Lead School Safety Readiness Specialist who have extensive experience within an organization that serves at the local, state, or federal level. This position will be responsible for conducting the statewide review, verification, and follow-up of multi-hazard emergency operations plans for all K-12 districts, charter school districts, and community colleges in Texas to ensure compliance with state school safety legislation related to emergency operations planning. This position will also be responsible for ongoing research and development of best practices related to school emergency operation plans, documentation and reporting, the development of EOP training, toolkits, and resources for Texas school districts. The goal of these systems is to improve the overall safety and security in our educational environments across Texas.

Job Duties

• A successful applicant must be able to expand the capabilities of the TxSSC and conduct statewide reviews and verification for multi-hazard emergency operations plans as required in the legislation. This position will be responsible for learning and successfully using the internal systems developed to facilitate the review and verification of multi-hazard emergency operations plans. This position will also be responsible for ensuring the latest best practices in school safety and emergency operations planning are integrated into all systems developed by the TxSSC.

• This position will oversee the quality assurance of verified multi-hazard emergency operations plans and specific tasks and projects under the leadership of the Readiness Supervisor, Associate Director of School Safety Readiness, as well as work collaboratively with the Training and Education division to develop training and resources that will assist school districts with successfully meeting school safety compliance measures related to emergency operations planning. This position will also analyze data to include writing reports, maintain records of project activities, create presentations, communicate effectively with team members, leadership, and stakeholders. This position will need to have strategic and innovative thinking measures to ensure compliance and understanding risk in the development of projects and tasks. This position will work directly with the Readiness Supervisor. Additionally, this role may entail performing other duties as assigned to support the needs of the organization.

Additional Information to Applicants

Job Open Date06/26/2024

Job Close Date (posting closes at midnight)

Open Until FilledYes

Normal Work DaysMonday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday

Normal Work Hours Start8:00AM

Normal Work Hours End5:00PM

Posting NoticesYou will be required to electronically attach a resume., You will be required to electronically attach a cover letter.

Legal and Required Notices

Texas State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

Employment with Texas State University is contingent upon the outcome of record checks and verifications including, but not limited to, criminal history, driving records, education records, employment verifications, reference checks, and employment eligibility verifications.

Why work @ Texas State?

• Amazing health insurance: various coverage options starting your first day of employment for full-time employees with Texas State paying 100% of the employee premium and 50% for your dependents!

• Generous paid time off: vacation, holidays, sick days and many more!

• Excellent work life balance resources: mother and family-friendly resources in addition to a comprehensive FREE wellness program

• Great training and development opportunities: choose from a variety of classroom and online course offerings, learning resources, certifications, and employee educational support programs.

• An inclusive Bobcat community: join our many social networks offered on and off-campus

• Retirement peace of mind: TRS pension, retirement plans and voluntary saving options with generous employer contributions

By joining the Texas State Bobcat team, you’ll be a part of one of the most beautiful, diverse, and growing universities in the nation.

Quick Linkhttps://jobs.hr.txstate.edu/postings/47627

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