Position Summary

The Enterprise Physical Operations, Infrastructure, Capital Programs & Real Estate (EPO) department at WashU provides integrated operational, infrastructure, planning, and facility services that support the university’s mission of excellence in education, research, patient care, and community engagement.

Guided by our PRIDE+ Core Values of Professionalism & Planning, Respect & Responsibility, Integrity & Integration, Dedication & Delivery, Excellence & Enterprise Alignment, and Accountability & Stewardship, EPO fosters a culture centered on collaboration, strategic partnership, innovation, accountability, and service excellence across the university enterprise.

EPO manages and supports 28 million gross square feet across 235+ buildings and associated infrastructure systems, encompassing academic, research, clinical, residential, administrative, and support facilities across the university’s campuses and operations. Our teams provide strategic leadership and operational expertise in facility management, infrastructure services, capital project delivery, real estate operations, planning, sustainability, engineering, maintenance, environmental services, public safety support, and enterprise operational services.

EPO creates and maintains safe, innovative, efficient, mission-driven environments that support our students, faculty, staff, patients, researchers, and community partners.

For additional information and to hear directly from members of our team, please visit: https://facilities.med.wustl.edu/Careers/

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

• Manages core elements the Emergency Management Program on behalf of the university. Leads program activities and initiatives towards university-wide disaster resilience and effective emergency response and assigns and manages appropriate staff and resources to carry out scheduled functions.
• Serves as the primary leadership liaison with key WUSTL and WUSM departments, stakeholders, and leadership to facilitate planning, preparedness, information sharing and effective coordination before, during and after emergencies and crisis.
• Provides oversight of daily emergency management functions for the department, including maintaining all campus Emergency Operations Centers and associated equipment and resources in state of readiness for response and recovery efforts.
• Leads and manages the program staff, contractors, interns, and other personnel resources responsible for emergency management program functions within the Emergency Management Department supporting university mitigation, preparedness, response and recovery efforts.
• Provides training, support, and technical guidance on the topic of functional expertise and the usage of any associated emergency management program systems and tools.
• Leads coordination of daily emergency management functions for the department including maintaining the Emergency Operations Center (EOC) in a state of readiness for response and recovery efforts.
• Serves as a part of the rotating 24x7 on-call emergency management support services function to assist with preparedness, response, and recovery efforts when activated or assigned by the Director or Assistant Director.

Working Conditions

Normal office environment. Alternative work schedules. On-Call (beeper).

Physical Effort

Typically sitting at desk or table. Typically standing or walking. Repetitive wrist, hand or finger movement.

Required Qualifications

Education

Bachelor’s degree or combination of education and/or experience may substitute for minimum education.

Certifications/Professional Licenses

Certified Emergency Manager (CEM) - International Association of Emergency Managers (IAEM)

Work Experience

Emergency Management In A Comprehensive Practitioner Position (7 Years)

More About This Job

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in emergency management, business continuity, public administration or related public safety field or equivalent experience in emergency management in a comprehensive practitioner position for a minimum of 7 years or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Preferred Qualifications

Master’s Degree in emergency management, business continuity, public administration or related public safety field with a minimum of eight years of experience in a comprehensive practitioner position with knowledge and experience in higher education emergency management.

Salary Range

$58,400.00 - $99,700.00 / Annually

Questions

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Accommodation

If you are unable to use our online application system and would like an accommodation, please email CandidateQuestions@wustl.edu or call the dedicated accommodation inquiry number at 314-935-1149 and leave a voicemail with the nature of your request.

Benefits Statement

Up to 22 days of vacation, 10 recognized holidays, and sick time. Competitive health insurance packages with priority appointments and lower copays/coinsurance. Take advantage of our free Metro transit U-Pass for eligible employees.

EEO Statement

Washington University in St. Louis is committed to the principles and practices of equal employment opportunity.