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About San Francisco Bay University:
San Francisco Bay University (SFBU), a nonprofit, WASC-accredited, university
situated in the heart of Silicon Valley in Fremont, California, seeks an innovative and experienced Safety and Emergency Officer.
SFBU’s mission is to offer inclusive, innovative, and inspirational education for lifelong careers and our vision is to set the
standard as a national model of higher education in service of the common good.
At SFBU, students come first. We prioritize
students’ needs by fostering personal engagement among students, faculty, and staff. We are committed to providing affordable quality
education with a deep commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and social justice. Our professors are accomplished professionals who
provide real-world experience in the classrooms to enhance the learning experience and prepare students for future careers. Our student body
is reflective of the rich cultural diversity of the world, supported by a dynamic and inclusive learning environment. Moreover, our
university captures the vibrancy of Silicon Valley. SFBU is in growth mode and we are looking to make a difference in our communities by
enhancing access to affordable education for all students.
Position Overview:
Under the general direction of
the Director of Campus Operations, the Safety and Emergency Administrator is responsible for the day to day administration of safety and
emergency management programs and services and also serves as the university’s Clery official. The administrator ensures planning and
systems are in place to respond to emergencies, effectively manage incidents, and systematically restore the campus to full operation
following adverse events; works directly with staff, faculty, and students to develop, implement, manage, and continually improve safety and
campus-wide emergency preparedness; and serves as a liaison with local, state, and federal agencies. The administrator manages planning,
budgeting, training, and programming related to safety and emergency preparedness and response functions.
Essential Duties
and Responsibilities:
Safety
● Develop a comprehensive safety and security program for all campus constituents
and campus properties.
● Oversees and actively participates in community safety training and education programs.
● Advises
university leadership on campus safety and emergency preparedness issues, including but not limited to fire safety and parking
management.
● Serves as the first point of contact for the campus community about safety and security issues outside standard
business hours.
● Serves as a member of the behavioral response team.
Emergency Management
● Develop an
emergency operations plan to respond to natural disasters and other emergencies that comply with local, state, and federal regulations.
● Establishes and directs an emergency response team to respond to crises and emergencies.
● Makes recommendations to university
leadership on emergency management responses such as ordering building evacuations and closing facilities.
● Collaborates with other
campus management partners to ensure effective management and oversight of the Building Emergency Team program.
● Inspects facilities
and equipment annually and recommends changes to ensure operational effectiveness and readiness for emergency situations.
●
Coordinates responses by all appropriate campus resources during an actual event to ensure timely and effective response and assists
recovery in a post-incident environment.
Training
● Plans and implements education and training programs to prepare
employees the University’s ability to respond to various situations such as earthquakes, fires, medical emergencies, building evacuations,
and other potentially life-threatening occurrences
● Maintains personal certification and organizes and/or teaches CPR, BLS (Basic
Life Support), First Aid, and AED courses to campus community members.
Administrative
● Develops systems for reporting
and analyzing safety and emergency incidents.
● Maintains and updates all resource materials associated with emergency preparedness
plans.
● Assists in the management of funds by planning, developing, and controlling preparation of the department budget relating to
safety and emergency preparedness.
Clery
● Ensures that the safety program meets the requirements of the Clery Act.
● Ensures that the Emergency Preparedness Program meets the requirements of the Clery Act.
● Serves as the campus official in
Clery reporting.
Outreach
● Develops and maintains liaisons with municipalities, county departments, other emergency
response organizations, and similar entities to collaborate on emergency management and mutual aid plans (e.g., exchanging equipment)
● Builds and maintains relationships with members of the campus community, departments, organizations, and key individuals.
Other
duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications:
● Bachelor’s degree required in a related field
● 5+
years of demonstrated experience in disaster planning, emergency management, emergency preparedness or crisis response operations
●
Within the first six months of hire, incumbent will complete, and SFBU will pay for all relevant safety and emergency certifications listed
herein
Preferred Qualifications:
● Certified Emergency Manager (CEM) strongly preferred
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
● Must obtain OSHA Safety Training and Certification within three months of
appointment
● Excellent leadership, problem-solving as well as verbal and written communication skills
● Ability to work in a
dynamic, fast-paced environment
● Knowledge of incident and emergency management communication procedures and protocols
●
Knowledge of FEMA/DHS National Interoperability requirements in relation to Homeland Security and Emergency Management
● Ability to
design, develop and implement and deliver Emergency Operation Plans, Standard Operating Procedures, Organizational Policies, and Training
Programs
● Skilled in designing, developing, interpreting, and applying directives
● Ability to work under extremely stressful
situations and handle multiple tasks over an extended period
● Ability to ascertain compliance with federal and state emergency
preparedness laws, rules and regulations and explain compliance requirements to county and local officials
● Ability to communicate
in verbal, written or electronic formats in a concise and grammatically correct manner
● Skilled in utilizing professional judgment
in dealing with entities from all sectors as well as other professionals in the field of law enforcement, intelligence, and emergency
management
● Proficient in the development and implementation of emergency communication policies, protocols, and procedures
●
Proficient in the development and implementation of operational planning, policies, protocols, and procedures
● Proficient in
Microsoft Office, Access Management and Surveillance Systems
● Must be willing to travel and be on-call 24/7
Work
Environment & Physical Demands:
● Physical demands include lifting limits, bending, sitting, driving.
● Job
duties typically performed in an office environment.
Salary Range: $90,000 – 110,000
Please submit a letter of interest
which describes your experiences based on the stated responsibilities, leadership approach, and your demonstrated commitment to diversity,
equity, inclusion, and social justice. Also include a current CV/ resume and the names and contact information of 3 references. For full
consideration please submit your completed application by March 18th, 2024. Anticipated start date will be May 1st, 2024.
