School Emergency Planning Coordinator

Location: Safety and Security – Administration

About the Role

This position assists the school safety and security administrator in implementing and overseeing emergency planning, preparedness programs, and safety initiatives for participating school districts. The incumbent informs districts of regulatory changes and conducts workshops and training programs to support compliance with emergency laws and regulations. This role differs from the School Emergency Planning Technician in complexity, impact, and degree of accountability. Work is performed under direct supervision with leeway for independent judgment, and includes supervising School Emergency Planning Technicians.

Responsibilities

• Assists the school safety and security administrator with implementing emergency planning programs for participating school districts.
• Serves as a liaison between schools, law enforcement, and other first responders regarding emergency response coordination, security improvements, and incident support.
• Conducts workshops, drills, presentations, and guided discussions to keep participating school districts current with emergency management laws, regulations, and Homeland Security requirements.
• Performs building and campus inspections, threat assessments, and site evaluations to identify safety and security vulnerabilities, including providing initial and refresher incident command instruction.
• Provides and/or coordinates training and informational programs for school staff, students, parents, and community groups in collaboration with emergency response agencies.
• Hosts periodic meetings with school security coordinators, first responders, and other stakeholders to coordinate planning and share best practices.
• Prepares and maintains documentation/reports to ensure compliance with emergency laws and regulations after drills, incidents, and emergency events.
• Assists school districts in collecting and organizing critical resource information from manufacturers, vendors, and partner agencies for use during emergencies.
• Supervises and provides guidance to emergency planning technicians.

Requirements

• Good knowledge of emergency management principles and statutory/regulatory requirements relating to emergency planning in schools.
• Good knowledge of multi-hazard emergency approaches and Homeland Security issues.
• Ability to interpret and apply federal, state, and local emergency planning laws.
• Ability to conduct threat assessments, hazard analyses, and site evaluations.
• Ability to direct the work of others, supervise, train, and evaluate staff.
• Ability to prepare reports and maintain records.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with school officials, emergency responders, and community partners.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.

Qualifications

Minimum qualifications include one of the following:

• (A) Bachelor’s degree and two (2) years of full-time paid work experience in school safety and security, emergency management, or law enforcement, including one (1) year in a supervisory capacity.
• (B) Associate’s degree or completion of 60 college credits and four (4) years of full-time paid work experience in school safety and security, emergency management, or law enforcement, including one (1) year in a supervisory capacity.
• (C) High school diploma or equivalent and six (6) years of full-time paid work experience in school safety and security, emergency management, or law enforcement, including one (1) year in a supervisory capacity.
• (D) An equivalent combination of training and experience as described within the limits of (A), (B), and (C) above.

Note: Your degree or college credit must have been awarded by a college or university accredited by a regional, national, or specialized agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education/U.S. Secretary of Education.

Special Requirements

• Possession of a valid New York State Driver License at time of application and throughout employment.

Pay

$95,000 - $105,000

Schedule

Full-time (1.0 FTE), starting immediately.