School Emergency Planning Coordinator - DCB 2518- 25-26

Anticipated Vacancy:
SCHOOL EMERGENCY
PLANNING COORDINATOR - Provisional
(1.0 FTE)

LOCATION(S): Safety and Security – Administration

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS:
This position is responsible for assisting the school safety and security administrator in the implementation and
oversight of emergency planning, preparedness programs, and safety initiatives for participating school districts.
The incumbent informs districts of regulatory changes and conducts workshops and training programs to support
compliance with emergency laws and regulations. This position differs from the School Emergency Planning
Technician in terms of the complexity and impact of the emergency planning and preparedness program and the
degree of accountability. Work is performed under the direct supervision of a higher-level administrator with
leeway for exercising independent judgment in carrying out the details of the program. Supervision is exercised
over the School Emergency Planning Technicians including performance counseling and appraisals.

FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
Good knowledge of emergency management principles and statutory and regulatory requirements relating to
emergency planning in schools; good knowledge of multi-hazard emergency approaches and Homeland Security
issues; ability to interpret and apply federal, state and local emergency planning laws; ability to conduct threat
assessments, hazard analyses, and site evaluations; ability to direct the work of others; ability to supervise, train
and evaluate staff; ability to prepare reports and maintain records; ability to collaborate effectively with school
officials, emergency responders, and community partners; ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in
writing; personal characteristics necessary to perform the duties of the position; physical condition
commensurate with the demands of the position.

TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES:
Typical work activities for incumbents in this title include those listed below in addition to those work activities
performed by lower-level support titles in the series. They are indicative of the level and types of activities
performed by incumbents in this title. They are not meant to be all inclusive and do not preclude a supervisor
from assigning activities not listed which could reasonably be expected to be performed by an employee in this
title.
1. Assists the school safety and security administrator with implementing emergency planning programs
for participating school districts;
2. Serves as a liaison between schools, law enforcement and other first responders regarding emergency
response coordination, security improvements and incident support;
3. Conducts workshops, drills, presentations and guided discussions to keep participating school districts
current with emergency management laws, regulations, and Homeland Security requirements;
4. Performs building and campus inspections, threat assessments and site evaluations to identify safety and
security vulnerabilities including providing initial and refresher incident command instruction;
5. Provides and/or coordinates training and informational programs for school staff, students, parents and
community groups in collaboration with emergency response agencies;
6. Hosts periodic meetings with school security coordinators, first responders and other stakeholders to
coordinate planning and share best practices;
7. Prepares and maintains documentation/reports to ensure compliance with emergency laws and
regulations after drills, incidents and emergency events;
8. Assists school districts in collecting and organizing critical resource information from manufacturers,
vendors, and partner agencies for use during emergencies;
9. Supervises and provides guidance to the emergency planning technicians.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
EITHER (A) Bachelor's degree and two (2) years of full-time paid work experience in school safety
and security, emergency management, or law enforcement, including one (1) year in a
supervisory capacity;

OR (B) Associate's degree or completion of 60 college credits and four (4) years of full-time
paid

work experience in school safety and security, emergency management, or law
enforcement including one (1) year in a supervisory capacity;

OR (C) Graduation from high school or possession of a high school equivalency diploma and
six (6) years of full-time paid work experience in school safety and security, emergency
management, or law enforcement, including one (1) year in a supervisory capacity;
OR (D) An equivalent combination of training and experience as described within the

limits of (A), (B) and (C) above.

NOTE: Your degree or college credit must have been awarded by a college or university accredited by
a regional, national, or specialized agency recognized as an accrediting agency by the U.S. Department
of Education/U.S. Secretary of Education.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENT:
Possession of a valid Driver License to operate a motor vehicle in New York State at time of application, and to
maintain the position.

This is a competitive Civil Service position and requires the applicant to be reachable on the future Dutchess County Human Resources Certification Eligible List.

GRADE LEVEL: N/A

START DATE: Immediately.

SALARY: $95,000- $105,000

Pay: $95,000.00 - $105,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person

Salary : $95,000 - $105,000