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Job Posting Title:
Special Projects Manager
Position Type:
Professional / Unclassified
Department:
LSUAM ORED - SPI - Stephenson Disaster Management Institute (Brant Dylan Mitchell (******** ))
Work Location:
0354 Louisiana Emerging Technologies Center
Pay Grade:
Professional
Job Description:
Position will primarily be responsible for working with Director as SDMI's Special Projects Manager. Position will be responsible for leading and managing SDMI's specialized, complex, high-risk, or innovative projects. Position will also be responsible for assisting with executing School Safety Planning Program for SDMI. Position will require in-state travel which may occur outside of normal office hours. Position may supervise program specific student worker position(s). Position will report to the SDMI Director.
Job Responsibilities:
Responsible for leading and managing SDMI's specialized, complex, high-risk, or innovative projects. Position will also be responsible for leading proposal submissions and seeking future opportunities. (40%)
Work directly with the SDMI team members to develop and execute school safety preparedness programs. These programs/tasks may include but are not limited to: Site Security Assessment tools and data collection, whole community school safety planning, emergency operations plans, school safety workshop content development, school exercise planning and execution. Position will be responsible for working directly with the State of Louisiana & School Districts. Position may supervise SDMI school safety student worker(s). (30%)
Responsible for contributing as a project manager to other projects or awards relating to emergency management. Responsible for working with small businesses, non-profits and other government organizations in developing emergency response capabilities to include other planning projects, exercises or trainings. This shall include but is not limited to: HAZMAT/CBRNE Planning, Supply chain management, resiliency studies, recovery planning, cyber-security, or other planning efforts within the disaster management spectrum. (10%)
Responsible for managing and contributing as a team member for all emergency management and homeland security planning projects. (10%)
Other duties as assigned. (10%)
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor's Degree and three (3) years of experience Responsible for managing and contributing as a team member for all emergency management and homeland security planning projects.
Preferred Qualifications:
Master's Degree and 15 years of experience. National Incident Management System (NIMS) Training - IS 700, IS 800, ICS 300, ICS 400; Certified HAZMAT Technician; Active Security Clearance.
Additional Requirements:
Field work and in-state travel is required; valid driver's license is required. Applicant must have excellent Microsoft Office and communication skills. Due to the nature and / or position responsibilities, this position shall be subject to motor vehicle records check and drug/alcohol screens per PM-33/PS-67/FASOP HR-04.
Physical Demands:
Physical ability and eye-hand coordination necessary to use a computer terminal, copier, telephone and other standard office equipment; ability to sit in the same position for extended periods (5.5+ hours a day) at a time using continuous hand motions when entering data into the computer system. May occasionally be required to lift up to 50 lbs.
Additional Job Description:
Special Instructions:
Special Instructions
Please attach ALL required documents under the Resume / CV section of your application.
Please provide cover letter, resume and three (3) professional references including name, title, phone number and e-mail address.
A copy of your transcript(s) may be attached to your application (if available). However, original transcripts are required prior to hire.
Posting Date:
May 15, 2024
Closing Date (Open Until Filled if No Date Specified):
Additional Position Information:
Background Check - An offer of employment is contingent on a satisfactory pre-employment background check.
Benefits - LSU offers outstanding benefits to eligible employees and their dependents including health, life, dental, and vision insurance; flexible spending accounts; retirement options; various leave options; paid holidays; wellness benefits; tuition exemption for qualified positions; training and development opportunities; employee discounts; and more!
Positions approved to work outside the State of Louisiana shall be employed through Louisiana State University's partner, nextSource Workforce Solutions, for Employer of Record Services including but not limited to employment, benefits, payroll, and tax compliance. Positions employed through Employer of Record Services will be offered benefits and retirement as applicable through their provider and will not be eligible for State of Louisiana benefits and retirement.
Essential Position (Y/N):
LSU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and SAME Agency:
LSU is designated as a State As a Model Employer (SAME)
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