Emergency Manager & Mission Continuity

Emergency Manager & Mission Continuity

University of California Santa Barbara

Job
Posting Details

Position Number: 40034663

Payroll Title: EHS MGR 1

Job
Code: 0473

Job Open Date: 6/4/26

Application Review Begins:
6/22/26

Department Code (Name): HLSF (ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH & SAFETY)

Percentage of
Time: 100%

Union Code (Name): 99 Non Represented

Employee Class (Appointment Type):
Staff: Career

FLSA Status: Exempt

Classified Indicator Description (Personnel Program):
MSP

Salary Grade: Grade 25

Pay Rate/Range: The budgeted salary range that the University
reasonably expects to pay for this position is $130,000 to $150,000/yr. Salary offers are determined based on final candidate qualifications
and experience; the budget for the position; and the application of fair, equitable, and consistent pay practices at the University. The
full salary range for this position is $108,100 to $204,900/year.

Work Location: Environmental Health & Safety –
1001

Working Days and Hours: Monday – Friday, 8a-5p

Benefits Eligibility: Full
Benefits

Type of Remote or Hybrid Work Arrangement, if applicable: N/A

Special Instructions:
For full consideration, please include a resume and a cover letter as part of your application.

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Brief Summary of Job Duties: The
Emergency Manager is responsible for the overall management of the Emergency Management and Mission Continuity Programs and reports to the
Executive Director of Environmental Health & Safety, Risk and Emergency Services. The Emergency Manager oversees the development and
implementation of emergency management and mission continuity procedures for the campus. This is accomplished through the development,
implementation, and monitoring of prevention and control strategies and initiatives, as well as by establishing collaborative partnerships
with campus units and departments. The Emergency Manager plans, implements, and coordinates the development and readiness of the Emergency
Operations Center (EOC). They design, plan, and conduct regular emergency management exercises for senior leaders, campus management, and
departments. The position also manages the Mission Continuity Program ensuring an effective and thorough response, recovery, and resumption
of campus operations. The Emergency Manager serves as the UCSB representative to the County of Santa Barbara’s Emergency Operations Center
during emergencies and reports to campus leadership during activations as needed. The role maintains relationships and partnerships with
city, county, and state public and private agencies responsible for emergency planning and response. Additionally, the position supports the
University of California systemwide continuity planning efforts, works closely with UC emergency managers, and prepares campus units to
serve as emergency support functions addressing all aspects of campus emergency operations. The position also coordinates and supports
after-action review following major emergencies.
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Required Qualifications:

• Master’s Degree in a related area OR equivalent
  combination of experience and training.
• Bachelor’s Degree in a related area.
• 4-6 years Experience in a related area.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities for this Position

• Comprehensive knowledge and understanding of EH&S technical
  requirements, logistics, materials and operations, rules, regulations, and laws.
• Good management skills to effectively lead and
  direct subordinate staff who are assigned duties in different programs; skills to effectively integrate several highly regulated subject and
  program areas.
• Solid written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills, including political acumen and skill to effectively
  communicate with diverse constituencies and senior management.
• Solid skills to create, develop, and implement EH&S projects /
  programs.
• Solid skills to appropriately and efficiently respond to and direct the response to emergencies and critical situations,
  including follow-up evaluation and critique of response efficacy; recommend, develop, and implement changes to emergency response as
  required.

Essential Elements of Critical Positions:

• Direct responsibility for the care, safety and security of humans or
  animals; or the safety and security of personal or University property

Special Conditions of Employment:

• Required to hold a valid driver’s license, have a driving record that is
  in accordance with local policies and procedures, and/or enroll in the California Employer Pull Notice Program.
• Satisfactory
  criminal history background check.
• UCSB is a Tobacco Free Environment.

Misconduct Disclosure
Requirement:

As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts an offer of employment will be required to
disclose if they have been subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they
committed any misconduct; or have filed an appeal of a finding of substantiated misconduct with a previous employer.

“Misconduct”
means any violation of the policies governing employee conduct at the applicant’s previous place of employment, including, but not limited
to, violations of policies prohibiting sexual harassment, sexual assault, or other forms of harassment, or discrimination, as defined by the
employer. For reference, below are UC’s policies addressing some forms of misconduct:

UC Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment
Policy

UC Anti-Discrimination Policy

Abusive Conduct in the Workplace

Job Functions and Percentages of
Time:

25% Planning – Develops, assesses, revises and maintains the campus Emergency Operations Plan (EOP).
Provides guidance, training, and assistance to departments developing their Departmental Emergency Operations Plans. Ensures compliance of
plans with regulatory requirements. Monitors, provides for, and ensures compliance with National Incident Management Systems (NIMS),
Standardized Emergency Managements Systems (SEMS) and Incident Command System (ICS) provisions, as adapted for campus use, including
monitoring related legislation. Develops and maintains documents and checklists for emergency or disaster conditions. Researches, analyzes,
and develops emergency preparedness procedures for campus. Coordinates with and assists departments in emergency response planning,
identifying human and material resource needs, and developing plans for resource mobilization during emergencies. Plans, directs, and
manages strategic initiatives that strengthen the campus’s ability to respond to and recover from emergencies in the context of a major
research university. Provides technical consultation, direction, advice, and service across the Campus on emergency management and safety
issues to faculty, management and administration, supervisors, and employee groups, including laboratory and shop personnel. This position
is responsible for ensuring the campus meets all legal requirements related to emergency planning and preparedness. Recent State law
mandates the institutional adoption of principles and protocols outlined in the California Emergency Services Act (Ca H&S Code
8607).

25% Preparedness – Researches, analyzes, develops and deploys emergency preparedness procedures for the
campus. Researches, develops and prepares instructional materials for training campus personnel. Designs, implements, and conducts training
and testing to reinforce principles of campus systems for all constituents. Conducts ongoing evaluation of campus preparedness including
initial and periodic assessment of natural, technological, and human hazards and threats. In the context of maintaining the ability to
fulfill the University mission, evaluates probability, level of risk, responder’s health and safety, impacts on individuals in proximity to
events, continuity of routine operations, impacts to infrastructure and facilities, environmental impacts, economic impacts, regulatory
impacts, and the institution’s reputation. Develops, implements, and facilitates integration of ICS into all campus emergency planning
activities. Trains and exercises Campus executive management and department representatives in the use of ICS. Updates and modifies systems
for use within University structure without compromising system integrity. Ensures ability to utilize the system in a Unified Command mode
with external agencies. Plans, implements, and coordinates the development and readiness of the Emergency Operations Center (EOC).
Identifies participants to be involved in EOC management and develops and provides required training. Evaluates and recommends suitable
facilities for use as primary and alternate EOC sites. Identifies necessary tools and other aides to support participants in providing EOC
management, including computer-based systems for use in both the EOC and any impacted facilities. Assists in EOC activation when necessary,
recommends and evaluates initial response strategies, and assists in documentation of incident response. Evaluates communication needs and
develops required training including primary and alternate communication systems. Coordinates efforts with all parties involved in emergency
management communication activities. Serves as backup administrator for the campus mass notification system, Everbridge, during and after
incidents and emergencies. Designs, plans, and conducts periodic emergency management exercises; including tabletop, functional, and
full-scale drills and exercises. Identifies target groups for participation and develops periodic and recurring exercises in subjects such
as the campus plan, ICS, SEMS, NIMS, communications, urban search and rescue, and damage assessment. Provides instruction and guidance to
exercise and event participants and evaluates effectiveness and efficiency of exercises and event responses. Designs, implements, and
conducts training and testing to reinforce principals of the campus system to all affected constituents. Prepares instructional materials
for training of emergency preparedness and response personnel.

15% Response – Manages the campus response to
emergencies in an effective and efficient manner. Designs management systems, implements and trains staff on proper procedures, protocols,
and capabilities. Evaluates and identifies response resources including on-campus, community, inter/intra-campus, and allied professional
groups. Develops agreements with such entities to facilitate acquisition of relief materials. Ensures processes are compliant with Federal
Emergency Management Act (FEMA) requirements. Integrates systems into standard business practices. Develops, implements, and trains users on
computer-based systems for tracking emergency conditions to prioritize response, track progress, document occurrence, and facilitate
recovery and reimbursement. Serves as UCSB’s representative to the County of Santa Barbara’s EOC during declared and non-declared disasters.
Communicates with County Emergency Director, campus leadership and department representatives to ensure university needs are understood and
met. Analyzes changing conditions and ensures responses are strategic and well-informed. Serves as lead campus representative with public
and private agencies and officials, as well as campus departments, for active emergency and disaster preparedness planning. Coordinates with
campus and outside agencies’ Public Information Officers (PIOs) internal and external to the University. Facilitates training for
preparedness of PIOs and their function within ICS. Provides technical expertise and responds to emergencies on campus, including
after-hours and on call periods. Manage the emergency response process as appropriate according to ICS structure and methodology and
contributes to campus and departmental emergency management, planning, and response efforts. Within the ICS structure, will direct personnel
from all levels in the organization.

15% Mission Continuity Oversight – Oversees the Mission Continuity Program and
directly supervises the Mission Continuity Specialist. Work with campus stakeholders to ensure mission continuity is integral to the
business and emergency planning. Collaborates with Continuity Specialist to facilitate general preparedness on a departmental basis through
the use of the UC Ready tool. Works with departments to ensure campus preparedness to minimize business interruptions and coordinate
restoration of services. Identifies critical resources that require prioritization for restoration. Develop individualized plans for
critical systems including development of IT recovery plans. Coordinates preparation of detailed reports and applications to state and
federal agencies for reimbursement and financial assistance needed to recover from declared disasters. Prepares the campus, in accordance
with UC Policy, for prompt and efficient recovery from a disaster. Works with all relevant campus units to assure that continuity is
integral to their business and emergency planning. Assures external agencies, including the federal government granting agencies, that the
campus has established and implemented appropriate procedures to maintain continuity. Develops committees, workgroups, and other methods to
facilitate and evolve this effort.

10% Liaison – Serves as liaison with local, state, federal agencies and key
internal departments. Serves as primary campus representative responsible for cultivating and maintaining partnership relationships with
city, county, and state-wide public and private agencies or organizations involved in emergency planning and response. Coordinate and
integrate campus plans into broader regional emergency framework including collaboration with the Red Cross, Federal Emergency Management
Agency (FEMA), Federal Office of Homeland Security, and California State Office of Emergency Services. Coordinate planning and communication
with the UC Office of the President and participates in system wide policy and guideline development and implementation. Maintains
communications with the UC Office of the President, Campus executive leadership, department heads, and building coordinators on the status
of emergency planning and emergency conditions at UCSB in the event of an incident.

10% Administrative –
Coordinates, supports, and integrates emergency management across all programs and program leaders (including fire, waste management,
radiation, hazardous materials, biosafety, risk management, operations and maintenance, animal care, and others). Provides guidance to
appropriate staff, committees, and departments and maintains liaison with all campus safety committees. Organizes and coordinates regularly
scheduled meetings of the Emergency Planning Committee, and other support groups. Participates as a member of the Campus Management Team,
and provides technical and programmatic support to all other department programs as needed and directed. Develops and implements campus
policies, procedures, and strategic plans with other management team members. Provides other duties as assigned.

UC
Vaccination Programs Policy:

As a condition of employment, you will be required to comply with the University of California
Policy on Vaccinations Programs.

As a condition of Physical Presence at a Location or in a University Program, all Covered
Individuals* must participate in any applicable Vaccination Program by providing proof that they are Up-to-Date with any required Vaccines
or submitting a request for Exception in a Mandate Program or properly declining vaccination in an Opt-Out Program no later than the
Compliance Date (Capitalized terms in this paragraph are defined in the policy.). Federal, state, or local public health directives may
impose additional requirements.

For more information, please visit University of California Policy on Vaccinations –
https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/5000695/VaccinationProgramsPolicy

*Covered Individuals: A Covered Individual includes anyone
designated as Personnel or Students under this Policy who physically access a University Facility or Program in connection with their
employment, appointment, or education/training. A person accessing a Healthcare Location as a patient, or an art, athletics, entertainment,
or other publicly accessible venue at a Location as a member of the public, is not a Covered Individual.

Equal Employment
Opportunity: The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for
employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected
veteran status, or other protected status under state or federal law.

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