School Emergency Planning Technician - Provisional

About the role

This is an entry-level position with responsibility for assisting the school safety and security administrator and emergency planning coordinator in the application of Federal, State, and local emergency planning requirements within participating school districts. The incumbent informs districts of regulatory changes and conducts workshops and training programs designed to assist districts in maintaining compliance with emergency laws and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Assists the school safety and security administrator and emergency planning coordinator in implementing emergency plans and preparedness programs across participating school districts;
• Maintains and updates records, databases, and documentation related to emergency laws, regulations, compliance requirements, and reporting;
• Conducts workshops, drills, and training activities in conjunction with the emergency planning coordinator to keep participating school districts current with changes in laws and regulations regarding multi-hazard emergencies and Homeland Security issues;
• Performs building inspections, safety assessments and site evaluations to identify potential hazards and recommend corrective actions;
• Creates, updates, and maintains detailed floor plans and facility information to support emergency response and first-responder access;
• Affords and/or organizes training and informational programs in conjunction with emergency response agencies for school employees, students, parents, and community groups;
• Conducts threat assessments and security evaluations in conjunction with the emergency planning coordinator to identify vulnerabilities and assist in improving school safety measures.

Requirements

The following are required qualifications:

• EITHER Associate's degree or completion of 60 college credits or higher and two (2) years of full-time paid work experience in school safety and security, emergency management, or law enforcement;
• OR Graduation from high school or possession of a high school equivalency diploma and four (4) years of full-time paid work experience in school safety and security, emergency management, or law enforcement;
• OR (C) An equivalent combination of training and experience as described within the limits of (A) and (B) above.

Qualifications

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

Special Requirement

Possession of a valid Driver License to operate a motor vehicle in New York State at time of application, and to maintain the position.

Pay

$70,000-80,000