Job Details

Director of Emergency Management

Position Number: 7178020
Location: Moscow, ID
Position Type: Occupational and Environmental Safety

Director of Emergency Management

Posting Number: SP005283P
Division/College: DFA Operations
Department: Security
Location: Moscow

Posting Context Statement:

Position Overview:

This position is responsible for all aspects of emergency preparedness and management at all on-campus and off-campus facilities, owned or leased by the University of Idaho across the state of Idaho. This position coordinates with individuals at all institution levels to develop and initiate campus-wide emergency incident mitigation, preparedness, response, and recovery programs to meet regulatory guidelines, protect the Universitys assets, prepare the university to deal with unforeseen disruptions to operations and lead recovery and normalization activities.

Duties may include:

Responsible for developing and implementing the university Emergency Operations Plans (EOP) and hazard-specific plans in compliance with industry best practices and utilizing the Incident Command System (ICS)
Responsible for the process of developing Incident Action Plans for pre-planned events as determined by the Events Risk Assessment team
Manage documentation, resources, and emergency management systems
Manage Emergency Operations Center (EOC)/Command Post and coordinate response efforts
Operate Vandal Alert system for emergency notifications and closures
Serve on local emergency management boards and coordinate with state and county emergency managers
Other duties as assigned

Required Experience:

Four years of experience in public safety, security, or emergency management which includes:

Leading and managing public safety, security, or emergency management operations
Knowledge of the National Incident Management System and other local, state and federal laws related to security and emergency management
Serving as liaison to internal and external stakeholders including law enforcement and/or emergency response organizations
Developing, implementing, and evaluating safety and security programming
Providing services in a complex, decentralized organization
Interacting with local, state and federal representatives of government, volunteer organizations, public officials and business and community organizations
Ability to conduct After-Action Reviews and prepare After-Action Reports identifying issues, observations, lessons learned and recommended corrective actions

Required Education:

Bachelors Degree in Public Safety, Security, Emergency Management, Public Administration or Criminology; four additional years of experience (for a total of eight years) may substitute for a Bachelors Degree

Required Other:

Possess ICS 100, ICS 200, ICS 300, ICS 400, IS 700, IS 706 and IS 800 certifications or be able to acquire within six months of hire
Possess a valid drivers license and be able to meet policy requirements for driving university-owned vehicles
This is an essential position that may be called upon in the event of an emergency and/or university closure

Additional Preferred:

Additional experience in industrial safety or hazardous materials response and mitigation
Emergency Operation Center experience during large complex incidents
FEMA Threat Hazard Identification and Risk Assess and Stakeholder Preparedness Review
FEMA Homeland Security Exercise and Evaluation Program (HSEEP) or position specific ICS training
Familiarity with operating and maintaining emergency communications equipment, EOC equipment, supplies, and technology
Masters Degree in public safety, security, emergency management, public administration, criminology or closely related discipline
Certified Emergency Manager (CEM) credential or certified business continuity practitioner
Demonstrated collaborative and interpersonal skills, ability to make decisions, identify threats and analyze data
Demonstrated written and verbal communication skills

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions:

None

Degree Requirement:
Listed degree qualification is required at time of hire
FLSA Status: Exempt
Employee Category: Exempt
Pay Range: $75,000 annually or higher commensurate with experience
Type of Appointment: Fiscal Year
FTE:

Full Time/Part Time: Full Time
Funding:
A visa sponsorship is available for the position listed in this vacancy: No
Posting Date: 05/21/2026
Closing Date:
Open Until Filled: Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants:

This in-person position is based in Moscow, Idaho and not offering Visa sponsorship.
To receive first consideration, please submit a letter of qualification, current resume, and references (last 3 supervisors) no later than June 7th.

In your letter of qualifications ( human-resources-letter-of-qualification-template.docx ) using details and examples, please address all of the required and preferred qualifications for this position and how your experience and skills align.

If you would like to see the full job description, please contact Christy Day at cday@uidaho.edu.

Applicant Resources: https://www.uidaho.edu/human-resources/careers/applicant-resources
Background Check Statement:

Applicants who are selected as final possible candidates must be able to pass a criminal background check.

To apply, visit https://uidaho.peopleadmin.com/postings/51614

The University of Idaho is an equal employment opportunity employer, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.