Technology Specialist, Emergency Management

Public Safety - Emergency Management

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Conduct maintenance and troubleshooting of university emergency alert and notification system hardware, card access-controlled doors and security cameras including daily systems checks, report analysis, troubleshooting, maintenance, and repair. This includes camera/card access installations, hardware maintenance and false alarm troubleshooting. Work includes cCure card access-controlled doors and CCTV and license plate recognition (LPR) cameras. Perform minor card access and CCTV installations.

Develop and maintain an equipment readiness program for all alert and notification equipment, hardware and software within the Emergency Management Program's control to ensure operational readiness at all times. Conduct EOC readiness activities by supporting periodic checks of equipment to include but not limited to monitors, PCs, audio/visual, polycom, and their related cables, connectors, and power supplies, troubleshooting and reporting problems as necessary.

Assist with updates to current technologies for emergency notifications and other electronic communications, and implementation of emerging alerting technologies. Coordinate with departments (ITS, Facilities) and vendors as necessary to maintain and repair equipment and systems.

Assist with the preparation of proof of compliance documentation required to meet Emergency Management Accreditation Program (EMAP) standards. Assist with activities for maintaining the University's designation as part of the National Weather Service's Storm Ready Program.

Serve as the EOC Communications Leader and liaison with technology staff and supporting satellite and emergency communication needs during emergencies, incidents, threats, or special events.

Equipment troubleshooting to minimize alarm events received by FSUPD. Processing FSUPD discrepancy reports. Maintain an inventory of parts and supplies. Provide input for annual budget submissions.

Support emergency management outreach and public education events. Participate in preparedness activities such as planning, training, and exercises.

Bachelor's degree and four years experience; or a high school diploma/equivalent and eight years of experience.

(Note: or a combination of appropriate post high school education and experience.)

Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.

Ability to convey technical information to technical and non-technical users.

Ability to develop and implement policies, procedures, goals, and objectives.

Ability to document existing and new processes.

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.

Ability to gather, interpret, report, and/or edit information.

Ability to perform accurately in a detail oriented environment.

Ability to prioritize, organize and perform multiple work assignments simultaneously.

Ability to utilize problem solving and technical skills.skills.

Knowledge of applicable computer software and operating systems.

Knowledge of standard programming languages, concepts, practices, and procedures within the technology field.

Skill in preparing clear and concise reports, policies, procedures, correspondences, and other written materials.

Knowledge of emergency communications and hazard response practices, procedures, and protocols.

Ability to differentiate emergency from non-emergency situations.

Knowledge of and ability to interpret and apply related federal, state, and local laws, ordinances, rules and regulations.

Knowledge of and the ability to interpret and apply related University policies, procedures, principles, and practices.

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This is an A&P position.
This position requires successful completion of a criminal history background check, to include fingerprinting.

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