University of Kentucky
Lexington, Kentucky, United States
(on-site)
Posted
1 day ago
Job Function
Other
Description
University of Kentucky
Equal Employment Opportunity/M/F/disability/protected veteran status.
Posting Details
Posting Details
| Job Title | Emergency Management Specialist |
|---|---|
| Requisition Number | RE54626 |
| Working Title | |
| Department Name | 3HD00:Office Of Emergency Management |
| Work Location | Lexington, KY |
| Grade Level | 44 |
| Salary Range | $43,805-70,075/year |
| Type of Position | Staff |
| Position Time Status | Full-Time |
| Required Education | BS |
| Click here for more information about equivalencies: | https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalencies |
| Required Related Experience | 0 yrs |
| Required License/Registration/Certification | None |
| Physical Requirements | Lifting, pushing, pulling up to 50 lbs., sitting for extended periods of time; including sitting at computer workstation. Occasional risk of injuries from use of equipment on the job, loud noises, temperature extremes, hazardous chemicals and fumes including waste, burns, cuts/punctures, combative/violent people, and animal handling (including carcasses). |
| Shift | Primarily Monday Friday 8:00 am 5:00 pm with flexibility for trainings, presentations, etc outside of these hours. |
| Job Summary | The University of Kentucky Police Department is seeking an Emergency Management (EM) Specialist to join the team. The Emergency Management (EM) Specialist develops and maintains emergency plans and programs to ensure UK HealthCare's compliance with applicable regulatory standards. Key duties include:
The role also participates in on-call rotations, assists with HealthCare Incident Command Center (HICC) operations, and engages in ongoing professional development. This position reports to the HealthCare EM Police Captain and may serve across the UK HealthCare Emergency Management Division as needed. |
| Skills / Knowledge / Abilities | This position will require candidates to take a polygraph examination as part of the University Police Department's employment process. |
| Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? | No |
| Preferred Education/Experience | |
| Deadline to Apply | 07/07/2026 |
| Our University Community | We value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place for everyone to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors, the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus. The University follows both the federal and state Constitutions as well as all applicable federal and state laws on nondiscrimination. The University provides equal opportunities for qualified persons in all aspects of institutional operations and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnic origin, religion, creed, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, uniformed service, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, marital status, genetic information or social or economic status. Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen. |
Posting Specific Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- * Describe your experience with National Incident Management Systems (NIMS)/Incident Command Structure (ICS).
(Open Ended Question)
- * Describe your experience with training to include creating training plans, conducting training exercises, supervising training staff, maintaining training records, etc.
(Open Ended Question)
- * This position requires you to take a polygraph examination as part of the University of Kentucky Police Department employment process. Are you aware of this requirement?
- Yes
- No
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
- Resume
- Cover Letter
PI285056605
Job ID: 84577661