Emergency Management Program Manager Jobs in Decatur, GA

Summary
The Coordinator, School Safety & Emergency Preparedness serves as a key leader in the development, implementation, and evaluation of comprehensive school safety and emergency management programs across the district. This position focuses on emergency preparedness planning, crisis response coordination, emergency drills, school reunification operations, and campus safety assessments. The incumbent ensures schools are operationally ready to prevent, respond to, and recover from emergencies in alignment with NIMS, ICS principles, and state/federal best practices. This position requires 24/7 on-call availability to support critical incidents and emergency activations.
Essential Duties
• Develops, implements, and evaluates district-wide emergency operations plans (EOPs) for schools and central office locations. Specifically, develops plans for each school site location for reunification, including non-school sites
• Leads the design, coordination, and documentation of required emergency drills (lockdown, evacuation, reunification, severe weather, fire, etc.)
• Coordinates development and maintenance of school-based crisis response teams. Maintains live connection for all contacts and contact information in Crisis Go and other district systems
• Serves as the backup crisis coordinator, during critical incidents, supporting or assuming coordination of district emergency response operations when needed.
• Assists the Director of Safety & Security in managing incident response activities, coordinating with school leadership, first responders, and district departments, and ensuring implementation of established emergency management and incident command protocols to support the safety and security of students, staff, and visitors.
• Coordinates with School Police, first responders, and local/state emergency management agencies
• Assists with crisis stabilization, operational continuity, and recovery planning
• Develops and maintains standardized reunification protocols for all district schools
• Creates site-based reunification plans, maps and other documentation to support reunification at local sites in emergency situations
• Plans, trains, and exercises reunification site teams
• Coordinates logistics for transportation, student accountability, communications, and parent release procedures
• Conducts after-action reviews to improve reunification effectiveness
• Ensures compliance with state mandates and Department of Homeland Security exercise standards. Develops and leads district wide tabletop exercise annually, and 4 quarterly small group tabletop / workshop exercises annually
• Provides scenario-based training for principals, school emergency teams, and district leadership
• Evaluates drill performance and develops corrective action plans
• Ensures documentation and reporting of all required drills and exercises
• Conducts safety and vulnerability assessments of school campuses
• Identifies infrastructure, procedural, and operational gaps
• Collaborates with Facilities, Security, and Administration to recommend corrective measures
• Supports security system integration and access control standards
• Develops and delivers training programs for administrators and staff on: Crisis response protocols, Incident command roles ,Reunification procedures, Emergency communications systems
• Provides coaching and technical assistance to school-based emergency coordinators
• Maintains strong presentation skills and delivers professional, executive-level briefings
• Uses data and after-action reports to improve district safety strategies
• Supports safety-related grant development and compliance
• Facilitates cross-departmental collaboration to strengthen district readiness
• Maintains critical infrastructure documentation and emergency contact systems
• Participates in district emergency planning committees
• Supports Board policy implementation related to safety and security
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Director of Safety & Security or appropriate administrator
Required Education
Bachelor's Degree in Emergency Management, Public Safety, Homeland Security, Education Leadership, or related field required
Certification/Licensure
NIMS/ICS certifications required (ICS 100, 200, 300, 400, 700, 800); Certified Emergency Manager (CEM) or Georgia Professional Emergency Manager (GEMA) certification required
Experience Qualifications
Minimum 5 years of experience in emergency management, crisis response, public safety, or school safety; Demonstrated experience planning and executing emergency drills and exercises; Conducting risk assessments and site safety evaluations; Experience with school reunification operations preferred
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Strong knowledge of National Incident Management System (NIMS) and Incident Command System (ICS)
• Experience designing and evaluating exercises under Homeland Security Exercise and Evaluation Program (HSEEP) guidelines
• Ability to plan, organize, and manage complex emergency preparedness initiatives
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong presentation and facilitation skills
• Ability to work effectively under high-stress conditions
• Strong organizational and analytical skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously
• High level of professional judgment and decision-making ability
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
• Ability to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams
• Must pass criminal history and background investigation

Working Conditions

• Combination of office environment and field-based school site visits
• Exposure to emergency and crisis environments
• Evening and weekend work may be required
• 24/7 on-call availability required

Physical Demands

• Routine physical activity associated with office and site-based environments
• Ability to travel between district facilities
• Ability to respond to active emergency environments when necessary

Posting ID: 33706
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Coordinator, School Safety & Emergency Preparedness
Req ID: Fulton County Schools