APU is seeking employees who desire to engage in our thriving culture by cultivating community through professional interactions, demonstrating a posture of lifelong learning, and modeling Christ-like character. Working together, employees at APU commit to establishing a university atmosphere that is pleasing to God and edifying to one another.

The Safety & Emergency Manager is responsible for leading, managing, developing, implementing, training and auditing the University-wide safety and emergency management programs that include environmental health and safety and emergency response, including mitigation, preparedness, response, recovery and business continuity.  This Safety & Emergency Manager oversees the university’s Critical Incident Response Team, coordinates emergency planning with Campus Safety and outside agencies such as local first responders, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), the California Office of Emergency Services (OES).

This position reports to the Director of Risk Management, with a dotted line to the Executive Director of Campus Safety when designated for emergency incidents, and collaborates closely with the Director of Facilities.

REQUIRED EDUCATION

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
• Minimum 5-7 years relevant experience in a leadership role.
• Cal-OSHA General Industry training (preferred Cal-OSHA training or instructor certification).
• Incident Command System training (preferred SEMS / NIMS certified; ISIOO. HE: ICS100, ICS200, ICS700 and ICS800).
• Valid California driver's license with good driver history.
• Preferred CPR for the Professional Rescuer; First Aid; Automatic External Defibrillation (AED) specialization.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE

• Experience in developing, updating and maintaining effective workplace safety programs that include Injury and Illness Prevention Program (IIPP), Material Data Safety Sheet, Hazard Communication Program and Emergency Action Plans for various perils.
• Experience with Cal-OSHA regulations, Commercial Auto Fleet Safety, Commercial Property Fire and Health Safety, National Incident Management System (NIMS), National Response Framework (NRF), the California Emergency Services Act, the Natural Disaster Assistance Act, and the Robert T. Stafford Act.
• Experience in developing and maintaining standard operating procedures for general safety and emergency incidents, including preferred chemical and lab safety staff training in those requirements.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and collaborate across diverse teams, departments and leadership levels.

PRIMARY DUTIES/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Responsible for the development, implementation, training and auditing of the University’s environmental health, emergency and safety programs.
• Perform studies and analyses of industrial accident causes and hazards to health for use by University personnel and outside agencies, conduct job safety analysis for internal use.
• Inspect University facilities to detect existing or potential hazards and to determine their operational and functional capabilities in emergency situations; recommend measures where needed.
• Keep supervisors and employees alerted as to the hazards of working with toxic fumes, dangerous chemicals, and any other hazardous substances; consult with departments on the proper use of equipment, shops, fire prevention, and safety program.
• Participate in the investigation of accidents and injuries and the collection of evidence for use in anticipation of claims and litigation; submit any form reports required by regulatory agencies.
• Coordinate needed safety programs and other initiatives that promote health and safety.
• Develop business continuity planning, disaster planning, ensuring training and operations requirements are fully integrated and coordinated in compliance with all legal and regulatory requirements.
• Assess and develop policies and procedures providing for a university-wide emergency and disaster preparedness, awareness and training program.
• Develop and coordinate communication plans and drills campus wide on notification and early warning methods involving security, disasters, staff and student safety and property protection.
• Identify appropriate materials, supplies, space/ functionality and training of responders for a fully functional Emergency Operations Center and satellite center(s).
• Maintain inventories of relevant emergency supplies, including appropriate rations of water, food, medical supplies, etc., in anticipation of any large-scale disasters. Inspect all fire extinguishers and AEDs as required.
• Build positive and effective working relationships with university employees, external vendors, other emergency response providers, and federal, state, county and municipal government agencies including police and fire, hospital/ medical and other first responders, to facilitate plan response effort coordination.
• Maintain current and accurate lists of Building and Floor Coordinators and provide appropriate training related to evacuations and building/area safety.
• Chair the Critical Incident Response Team (CIRT) meetings and conduct relevant training and table-top exercises for CIRT members.
• Other related duties as assigned.

SKILLS

• Ability to establish appropriate goals and objectives and to develop and implement departmental and university-wide programs encompassing short-term, intermediate and long-range planning.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and oral.
• Possesses temperament and good judgment to effectively and diplomatically deal with stressful or high hazard situations.
• Ability to make sound independent decisions as acting commander in emergency situations.
• Excellent organizational leadership, training, and team building skills.
• Knowledge of and adherence to municipal, state and federal laws, rules and regulations in the field workplace safety and emergency preparedness. Knowledge of Cal-OSHA regulations and current emergency preparedness and continuity of operations best practices in higher education. Familiarity with Homeland Security and FEMA emergency operations standards with regard to higher education.
• Excellent human relations skills: ability to interact positively and create strong working relationships with various constituents (campus faculty, staff, students, university trustees and officials, visitors to campus, co-workers, representatives of the Azusa community, governmental agencies, business representatives and other agencies.
• Experience working in a culturally diverse workforce and community; demonstrates an appreciation and commitment to enhancing the Department's knowledge of diversity related issues.

MENTAL DEMANDS

• Ability to work under pressure, exuding a mature demeanor while multi-tasking in a deadline oriented environment with accuracy and consistency.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively and meet deadlines.
• Ability to exercise good judgment and discretionary skills in determining when to act independently and when to consult management prior to taking action.
• Self-starter with a positive attitude.
• In agreement with the purpose and goals of Azusa Pacific University in providing a Christian-based higher education for its students.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• May involve repetitive motions and sitting at a computer keyboard for an extended time period. 
• Hearing and speaking on the telephone and laptop and walking across campus grounds.
• Ability to conduct business at other offices on or off campus. 
• Ability to lift, bend, grasp, reach, lift up to 50 lbs. occasionally.
• Must have mobility to respond to emergency situations on campus and regional centers.
• Normal manual dexterity and flexibility to assist with a variety of emergency situations. Sufficient hand, arm, and finger dexterity to operate a computer keyboard and other office equipment.

VISUAL DEMANDS

• Reading, writing notes, and computer monitor screen time.

ENVIRONMENT

• Working environment is both a normal business office setting, as well as exposure to outside weather conditions during drills, programs, emergencies.

TECHNOLOGIES

• Proficient in Google Apps., Microsoft Office, Word, and Excel.

COMPENSATION

• Grade 17: $91,587-$119,063

• Salary will be commensurate with qualifications, experience, and internal equity.

Azusa Pacific University is a Christ-centered, multicultural community that values and seeks faculty and staff who are committed to diversity, work effectively with diverse populations, and engage others in ways that honor our rich cultural mosaic and biblical foundation. 

Click below to discover some of the many benefits APU employees enjoy including competitive health care options and a generous tuition discount.

http://www.apu.edu/humanresources/benefits/ 

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Azusa Pacific University will conduct a background check on all final candidates, including a DMV check.

Review of applications will begin immediately, and the position will remain open until filled unless otherwise stated. Azusa Pacific University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, or status as a veteran in any of its policies, practices, or procedures. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.

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