Emergency Management & School Safety Coordinator

Emergency Management & School Safety Coordinator Salary: $73,215.40 - $94,697.99Department: Emergency Management and CommunicationsOpening Date: 05/26/2026Closing Date: 06/09/2026 12:00 a.m.FLSA Status: ExemptEmployment Relationship: Just cause subject to probationary periodGeneral Summary Under direction, assists in all phases of emergency management including the analysis, planning, decision making and assignment of available resources to mitigate, prepare for, respond to and recover from disasters and emergencies. Represents Emergency Management in a countywide, multi-disciplinary school safety planning process. Supports school districts in assessing risks and vulnerabilities. Oversee projects and initiatives in School Safety, Emergency Management, or critical infrastructure protection. Develops and coordinates public safety training and exercise programs.Essential Functions and Responsibilities Assists in all phases of emergency management including the analysis, planning, decision making and assignment of available resources to mitigate, prepare for, respond to and recover from disasters and emergencies.Makes recommendations using best practices and legal requirements to assist with the development of programs that coordinate prevention, response and recovery from incidents of violence and other significant events.Provides assessment and coordination of emergency plans for county, local government emergency operation plans including individual school and school district emergency plans.Represents Emergency Management as part of a countywide, comprehensive, multi-disciplinary school safety planning effort.Coordinates school safety efforts with other Emergency Management initiatives to protect critical infrastructure.Assists in the activation and operation of Emergency Operations Centers (EOCs).Oversees and supervises activities, programs or initiatives in school safety, emergency management, and critical infrastructure protection.Develops and maintains an active Risk and Vulnerability Assessment program for schools, communities and other critical infrastructure.Plans and directs public safety training sessions, exercises and other educational activities promoting school safety, violence prevention and general emergency preparedness.Provides emergency leadership and staff support to professional and business community groups in relation to emergency management and school safety.Responds to emergency situations on a twenty-four (24) hour basis.Updates knowledge through conferences, seminars and in-service training.Operates an automobile to perform assigned job functions.Performs related duties as assigned.Qualifications Required Education and ExperienceBachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university in Emergency Management, Public Administration, or a related fieldFive (5) years of experience performing progressively responsible work in a federal, state, county, or local emergency management agencyOne (1) year of experience developing or supporting school safety initiativesPreferred Education and ExperienceThree (3) years of supervisory or leadership experienceRequired Licenses or CertificationsProfessional Emergency Manager (PEM) designation through the Michigan State Police/Emergency Management Homeland Security Division within two years of hirePossession of a valid Michigan driver's license and operable, insured automobile for authorized travelPreferred Licenses or CertificationsProfessional Emergency Manager (PEM) designation through the Michigan State Police/Emergency Management Homeland Security Division at time of hireCompetencies for Successful Performance of Job Duties Knowledge of:Best practices in emergency management, school safety and critical infrastructure protectionAbility to:Apply the principles of emergency management in planning for the safety and security of a school environment and critical infrastructure protectionEstablish and maintain effective working relationships with elected officials, school administrators, community partners, staff and the publicWork effectively in stressful emergency conditionsMake responsible decisions appropriate to the scope of the position and according to established laws, policies and proceduresSupervise, direct and organize the work of othersPlan and organize emergency management programs and activitiesWork in an environment which embraces the county's Dignity CampaignEffectively speak, write and understand the English languageEffectively speak, write and understand a language other than English is preferredUnderstand and carry out oral and/or written instructionsAccurately organize and maintain paper documents and electronic filesMaintain the confidentiality of information and professional boundariesWork independentlyConduct oneself with tact and courtesyWork Environment/Conditions The work environment and exposures described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.N/S=Never/Seldom O=Occasionally F/C= Frequently/ContinuouslyWork EnvironmentOffice or similar indoor environment: F/COutdoor environment: OStreet environment (near moving traffic): N/SConstruction site: N/SConfined space: N/SExposuresIndividuals who are hostile or irate: OIndividuals with known violent backgrounds: N/SExtreme cold (below 32 degrees): N/SExtreme heat (above 100 degrees): N/SCommunicable diseases: N/SMoving mechanical parts: N/SFumes or airborne particles: N/SToxic or caustic chemicals, substances, or waste: N/SLoud noises (85+ decibels): N/SBlood Borne Pathogens: N/SPhysical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.N/S=Never/Seldom O=Occasionally F/C= Frequently/ContinuouslyDemand :Balancing on even or uneven surfaces/ground: N/SBending (forward or backward bending at the waist): OClimbing up or down stairs, ladders, scaffolding and platforms: OCrawling (moving about on hands and knees): N/SInspecting in confined spaces: N/SDigging: N/SDriving on sealed and unsealed roads: F/CGrasping, gripping, holding, clasping with fingers or hands: F/CKneeling to work at low levels: N/SManual Dexterity (fine finger movements i.e., keyboard operating, writing): F/CLift/Carry/Move objects from one level/position to another up to 35 pounds: OPush/Pull objects away from or towards the body: OReaching overhead (arms raised above the shoulder) or forward reaching (arms extended): OSitting in a seated position during the task performance: F/CStanding in an upright position without movement: OWalking considerable distances in the facility on multiple surfaces: F/CRunning considerable distances in the facility on multiple surfaces: N/SGeneral Requirements and Disclaimers Complies with P.A. 390, as amended, known as the State's Emergency Management Act and the County's Emergency Management resolution as well as all related plans, policies and procedures covered by those statutes.The intent of this job description is to