Emergency Management Specialist

Assist in developing a culture of preparedness and resiliency within the university through prevention, mitigation, preparedness, response, and recovery.

  • 520155
  • Manhattan, Kansas, United States
  • Division of Risk and Safety
  • Staff Full Time (Unclassified - Regular)
  • Opening on: Jul 8 2025
  • On-site

About This Role

Assist in developing a culture of preparedness and resiliency within the university through prevention, mitigation, preparedness, response, and recovery.

Worksite Option

This role is expected to be performed on-site.

What You'll Need to Succeed

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Requires a bachelor’s degree.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • A bachelor’s degree in emergency management, emergency response, public safety, public health, criminal justice, public administration, or closely related field.
  • Knowledge of local, state and federal regulations, standards and policies related to emergency management and continuity of operations.
  • Knowledge of plan review, Incident Command System, Continuity of Operations Plans, Emergency Operation Center operations.
  • Knowledge of how to plan and conduct drills/exercises.
  • Skill in oral and written communication, and skill or experience utilizing mediation practices to reach consensus.
  • Skill in building relationships with campus and community partners.
  • Skill at intermediate level in Microsoft Office – Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook and Teams.
  • Ability to communicate effectively with a broad range of individuals with diverse backgrounds.
  • Ability to complete tasks and projects in a timely manner.
  • Ability to draft event and incident action plans.
  • Ability to perform under pressure and meet deadlines.

Other Requirements:

  • Associate Emergency Manager (AEM) or Certified Emergency Manager (CEM) issued by the International Association of Emergency Managers (IAEM) and/or a state association EM certification.

Sponsorship eligibility:

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an ongoing basis without sponsorship.

How to Apply

Please submit the following documents:

  1. Cover Letter
  2. Resume
  3. (3) References

Screening of Applications Begins

Screening begins on July 7, 2025.

Anticipated Hiring Pay Range

$42,216-$53,819

 

 

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Why Join Us:

Kansas State University offers a supportive and inclusive community, dedicated to your professional growth. While specific benefits may vary by position, many roles come with comprehensive packages that support your well-being and work-life balance, including health and life insurance, retirement plans, and generous paid time off. To learn more about benefits that are available for various positions, visit our benefits overview page.

Work Authorization: 

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States at the time of employment.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

Kansas State University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, age, national origin, disability or status as a protected veteran.

Background Screening Statement:

Upon acceptance of a contingent offer of employment, a candidate may be subject to a background check per K-State’s background check policy.

Interview Preferences:

Kansas State University honors interview preferences for qualified applicants who are veterans or individuals with disabilities. Eligible applicants who meet the minimum qualifications, submit all required application materials, and submit required preference documentation by the closing date on the job advertisement will be granted a first-level interview.

The disability and veteran interview preferences do not apply to student employment positions, temporary positions, athletics positions, academic and administrative department heads*, positions that require licensure as a physician, and positions that require that the employee be admitted to practice law in Kansas.

*Heads of Departments refers to any individual holding a primary leadership role responsible for the overall strategic direction, management and operational oversight of a recognized academic or administrative unit within the university.

To learn more about interview preferences at K-State, please visit our interview preferences page.

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