Assistant Director Emergency Management and Mission Continuity

Position Number: 40034663

Payroll Title: EHS MGR 1

Job Code: 0473

Job Open Date: 5/28/26

Application Review Begins: 6/12/26

Department Code (Name): HLSF (ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH & SAFETY)

Percentage of Time: 100%

Union Code (Name): 99 Non Represented

Employee Class (Appointment Type): Staff: Career

FLSA Status: Exempt

Classified Indicator Description (Personnel Program): MSP

Salary Grade: Grade 25

Pay Rate/Range: The budgeted salary range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position is $130,000 to $150,000/year. Salary offers are determined based on final candidate qualifications and experience; the budget for the position; and the application of fair, equitable, and consistent pay practices at the University. The full salary range for this position is $108,100 to $204,900/year.

Work Location: Environmental Health & Safety - 1001

Working Days and Hours: Monday - Friday, 8a-5p

Benefits Eligibility: Full Benefits

Type of Remote or Hybrid Work Arrangement, if applicable: N/A

Special Instructions: For full consideration, please include a resume and a cover letter as part of your application.

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Brief Summary of Job Duties: The Assistant Director of Emergency Management is responsible for the overall management of the Emergency Management and Mission Continuity Programs and reports to the Executive Director of Environmental Health & Safety, Risk and Emergency Services. The Emergency Manager oversees the development and implementation of emergency management and mission continuity procedures for the campus. This is accomplished through the development, implementation, and monitoring of prevention and control strategies and initiatives, as well as by establishing collaborative partnerships with campus units and departments. The Assistant Director of Emergency Management plans, implements, and coordinates the development and readiness of the Emergency Operations Center (EOC). They design, plan, and conduct regular emergency management exercises for senior leaders, campus management, and departments. The position also manages the Mission Continuity Program ensuring an effective and thorough response, recovery, and resumption of campus operations. The Assistant Director of Emergency Management serves as the UCSB representative to the County of Santa Barbara's Emergency Operations Center during emergencies and reports to campus leadership during activations as needed. The role maintains relationships and partnerships with city, county, and state public and private agencies responsible for emergency planning and response. Additionally, the position supports the University of California systemwide continuity planning efforts, works closely with UC emergency managers, and prepares campus units to serve as emergency support functions addressing all aspects of campus emergency operations. The position also coordinates and supports after-action review following major emergencies.

Required Qualifications:

• Required- Master's Degree in Emergency Management/Continuity
  

Preferred Qualifications:

• 4-6 years Experience in Emergency Management, Continuity Preferred
  

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities for this Position

• Comprehensive knowledge and understanding of EH&S technical requirements, logistics, materials and operations, rules, regulations, and laws.
• Good management skills to effectively lead and direct subordinate staff who are assigned duties in different programs; skills to effectively integrate several highly regulated subject and program areas.
• Solid written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills, including political acumen and skill to effectively communicate with diverse constituencies and senior management.
• Solid skills to create, develop, and implement EH&S projects / programs.
• Solid skills to appropriately and efficiently respond to and direct the response to emergencies and critical situations, including follow-up evaluation and critique of response efficacy; recommend, develop, and implement changes to emergency response as required.
  

Essential Elements of Critical Positions:

• Direct responsibility for the care, safety and security of humans or animals; or the safety and security of personal or University property
  

Special Conditions of Employment:

• Required to hold a valid driver's license, have a driving record that is in accordance with local policies and procedures, and/or enroll in the California Employer Pull Notice Program.
• Satisfactory criminal history background check.
• UCSB is a Tobacco Free Environment.
  

Misconduct Disclosure Requirement:

As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts an offer of employment will be required to disclose if they have been subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct; or have filed an appeal of a finding of substantiated misconduct with a previous employer.

"Misconduct" means any violation of the policies governing employee conduct at the applicant's previous place of employment, including, but not limited to, violations of policies prohibiting sexual harassment, sexual assault, or other forms of harassment, or discrimination, as defined by the employer. For reference, below are UC's policies addressing some forms of misconduct:

UC Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment Policy

UC Anti-Discrimination Policy

Abusive Conduct in the Workplace

Job Functions and Percentages of Time:

25% Planning - Develops, assesses, revises and maintains the campus Emergency Operations Plan (EOP). Provides guidance, training, and assistance to departments developing their Departmental Emergency Operations Plans. Ensures compliance of plans with regulatory requirements. Monitors, provides for, and ensures compliance with National Incident Management Systems (NIMS), Standardized Emergency Managements Systems (SEMS) and Incident Command System (ICS) provisions, as adapted for campus use, including monitoring related legislation. Develops and maintains documents and checklists for emergency or disaster conditions. Researches, analyzes, and develops emergency preparedness procedures for campus. Coordinates with and assists departments in emergency response planning, identifying human and material resource needs, and developing plans for resource mobilization during emergencies. Plans, directs, and manages strategic initiatives that strengthen the campus's ability to respond to and recover from emergencies in the context of a major research university. Provides technical consultation, direction, advice, and service across the Campus on emergency management and safety issues to faculty, management and administration, supervisors, and employee groups, including laboratory and shop personnel. This position is responsible for ensuring the campus meets all legal requirements related to emergency planning and preparedness. Recent State law mandates the institutional adoption of principles and protocols outlined in the California Emergency Services Act (Ca H&S Code 8607).

25% Preparedness - Researches, analyzes, develops and deploys emergency preparedness procedures for the campus. Researches, develops and prepares instructional materials for training campus personnel. Designs, implements, and conducts training and testing to reinforce principles of campus systems for all constituents. Conducts ongoing evaluation of campus preparedness including initial and periodic assessment of natural, technological, and human hazards and threats. In the context of maintaining the ability to fulfill the University mission, evaluates probability, level of risk, responder's health and safety, impacts on individuals in proximity to events, continuity of routine operations, impacts to infrastructure and facilities, environmental impacts, economic impacts, regulatory impacts, and the institution's reputation. Develops, implements, and facilitates integration of ICS into all campus emergency planning activities. Trains and exercises Campus executive management and department representatives in the use of ICS. Updates and modifies systems for use within University structure without compromising system integrity. Ensures ability to utilize the system in a Unified Command mode with external agencies. Plans, implements, and coordinates the development and readiness of the Emergency Operations Center (EOC). Identifies participants to be involved in EOC management and develops and provides required training. Evaluates and recommends suitable facilities for use as primary and alternate EOC sites. Identifies necessary tools and other aides to support participants in providing EOC management, including computer-based systems for use in both the EOC and any impacted facilities. Assists in EOC activation when necessary, recommends and evaluates initial response strategies, and assists in documentation of incident response. Evaluates communication needs and develops required training including primary and alternate communication systems. Coordinates efforts with all parties involved in emergency management communication activities. Serves as backup administrator for the campus mass notification system, Everbridge, during and after incidents and emergencies. Designs, plans, and conducts periodic emergency management exercises; including tabletop, functional, and full-scale drills and exercises. Identifies target groups for participation and develops periodic and recurring exercises in subjects such as the campus plan, ICS, SEMS, NIMS, communications, urban search and rescue, and damage assessment. Provides instruction and guidance to exercise and event participants and evaluates effectiveness and efficiency of exercises and event responses. Designs, implements, and conducts training and testing to reinforce principals of the campus system to all affected constituents. Prepares instructional materials for training of emergency preparedness and response personnel.

15% Response - Manages the campus response to emergencies in an effective and efficient manner. Designs management systems, implements and trains staff on proper procedures, protocols, and capabilities. Evaluates and identifies response resources including on-campus, community, inter/intra-campus, and allied professional groups. Develops agreements with such entities to facilitate acquisition of relief materials. Ensures processes are compliant with Federal Emergency Management Act (FEMA) requirements. Integrates systems into standard business practices. Develops, implements, and trains users on computer-based systems for tracking emergency conditions to prioritize response, track progress, document occurrence, and facilitate recovery and reimbursement. Serves as UCSB's representative to the County of Santa Barbara's EOC during declared and non-declared disasters. Communicates with County Emergency Director, campus leadership and department representatives to ensure university needs are understood and met. Analyzes changing conditions and ensures responses are strategic and well-informed. Serves as lead campus representative with public and private agencies and officials, as well as campus departments, for active emergency and disaster preparedness planning. Coordinates with campus and outside agencies' Public Information Officers (PIOs) internal and external to the University. Facilitates training for preparedness of PIOs and their function within ICS. Provides technical expertise and responds to emergencies on campus, including after-hours and on call periods. Manage the emergency response process as appropriate according to ICS structure and methodology and contributes to campus and departmental emergency management, planning, and response efforts. Within the ICS structure, will direct personnel from all levels in the organization.

15% Mission Continuity Oversight - Oversees the Mission Continuity Program and directly supervises the Mission Continuity Specialist. Work with campus stakeholders to ensure mission continuity is integral to the business and emergency planning. Collaborates with Continuity Specialist to facilitate general preparedness on a departmental basis through the use of the UC Ready tool. Works with departments to ensure campus preparedness to minimize business interruptions and coordinate restoration of services. Identifies critical resources that require prioritization for restoration. Develop individualized plans for critical systems including development of IT recovery plans. Coordinates preparation of detailed reports and applications to state and federal agencies for reimbursement and financial assistance needed to recover from declared disasters. Prepares the campus, in accordance with UC Policy, for prompt and efficient recovery from a disaster. Works with all relevant campus units to assure that continuity is integral to their business and emergency planning. Assures external agencies, including the federal government granting agencies, that the campus has established and implemented appropriate procedures to maintain continuity. Develops committees, workgroups, and other methods to facilitate and evolve this effort.

10% Liaison - Serves as liaison with local, state, federal agencies and key internal departments. Serves as primary campus representative responsible for cultivating and maintaining partnership relationships with city, county, and state-wide public and private agencies or organizations involved in emergency planning and response. Coordinate and integrate campus plans into broader regional emergency framework including collaboration with the Red Cross, Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Federal Office of Homeland Security, and California State Office of Emergency Services. Coordinate planning and communication with the UC Office of the President and participates in system wide policy and guideline development and implementation. Maintains communications with the UC Office of the President, Campus executive leadership, department heads, and building coordinators on the status of emergency planning and emergency conditions at UCSB in the event of an incident.

10% Administrative - Coordinates, supports, and integrates emergency management across all programs and program leaders (including fire, waste management, radiation, hazardous materials, biosafety, risk management, operations and maintenance, animal care, and others). Provides guidance to appropriate staff, committees, and departments and maintains liaison with all campus safety committees. Organizes and coordinates regularly scheduled meetings of the Emergency Planning Committee, and other support groups. Participates as a member of the Campus Management Team, and provides technical and programmatic support to all other department programs as needed and directed. Develops and implements campus policies, procedures, and strategic plans with other management team members. Provides other duties as assigned.

UC Vaccination Programs Policy:

As a condition of employment, you will be required to comply with the University of California Policy on Vaccinations Programs.

As a condition of Physical Presence at a Location or in a University Program, all Covered Individuals* must participate in any applicable Vaccination Program by providing proof that they are Up-to-Date with any required Vaccines or submitting a request for Exception in a Mandate Program or properly declining vaccination in an Opt-Out Program no later than the Compliance Date (Capitalized terms in this paragraph are defined in the policy.). Federal, state, or local public health directives may impose additional requirements.

For more information, please visit University of California Policy on Vaccinations - https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/5000695/VaccinationProgramsPolicy

*Covered Individuals: A Covered Individual includes anyone designated as Personnel or Students under this Policy who physically access a University Facility or Program in connection with their employment, appointment, or education/training. A person accessing a Healthcare Location as a patient, or an art, athletics, entertainment, or other publicly accessible venue at a Location as a member of the public, is not a Covered Individual.

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