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Emergency Operations Plan Program Manager

🇺🇸 San Marcos, TX

🕑 Full-Time

💰 $6,740 - $8,594 per Month

💻 Project Management

🗓️ January 9th, 2026

K-12 PMI

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Texas State University is hiring an Emergency Operations Plan Program Manager. This role supervises a team to oversee a statewide system for reviewing and verifying multi-hazard emergency operations plans for K-12 and community college districts, ensuring compliance with state school safety legislation and collaborating across divisions to enhance safety and security in Texas educational environments.

Highlights
  • Supervise a team of 10+ specialists within the School Safety Readiness Division.
  • Oversee review, verification, and follow-up of emergency operations plans and safety audits for K-12 districts, charter schools, and community colleges.
  • Develop and assist with implementation of best practices and training related to school emergency operations planning.
  • Collaborate with divisions such as Training and Education, IT, Research and Evaluation, and Youth and Community Initiatives.
  • Requires completion and submission of IS 100, IS 200, IS 235, IS 700, IS 800, IS 360, IS 362 course certificates.
  • Applicants must have a bachelor's degree in emergency management or master's degree in education administration with Texas principal license, 5+ years of emergency management experience, and 3+ years supervisory experience.
  • Preferred qualifications include a master's degree in emergency management; certifications such as IAEM CEM, IAEM AEM, ASIS CPP, ASIS PSP, or PMI PMP; and experience with virtual training and MS Office Suite.
  • Salary range: $6,740 to $8,594 monthly.
  • Role involves approximately 20-30 days of travel annually and occasional extended hours and weekends.
  • Responsible for project workflow management, ensuring regulatory compliance, and possibly physical tasks during state exercises.

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Please see Special Instructions for more details.
  • This position is an office-based role at Texas State University. You may be required to offer critical, in-person assistance to districts at their locations when deemed necessary by the division associate director or Center director. Travel is expected to range between 20-30 days per fiscal year, though this may vary depending on evolving Center directives and district needs. This role also requires the physical ability to lift and move equipment and supplies when traveling to and from exercises around the state. During travel, it is likely this role will work extended hours beyond an 8-hour day and some weekends.

  • Please note that you must submit copies of your IS 100, IS 200, IS 235, IS 700, IS 800, IS 360, IS 362 course certificates when submitting your application to be considered for an interview.

  • Candidates selected for an interview will be expected to prepare a presentation that will be delivered during the interview. The scenario will be shared with the candidate upon scheduling of an interview.

Posting Information
Posting Information
Posting Number 2026242
Posting/Functional Title Emergency Operations Plan Program Manager
University Pay Plan Title Program Manager, TX School Safety Ctr
Location San Marcos
Department Texas School Safety Center
Recruitment Type Open Recruiting
Job Type Full-Time
Funding Source Permanent
Monthly Salary $6,740.00 - $8,594.00
Job Category Exempt
Required Qualifications: Applicants must specifically address how they meet these required qualifications to meet the requirements of the position.
  • Bachelor’s degree in emergency management or a master’s degree in education administration with a current Texas principal license.
  • At least 5 years of demonstrated experience working in local, state, or federal government emergency management or, emergency preparedness in a Texas public education work environment.
  • At least 3 years of demonstrated experience supervising staff in a government emergency management or public education emergency preparedness work environment.
  • Demonstrated experience in creating and facilitating trainings for adult audiences of varying levels of emergency preparedness experience.
  • Demonstrated experience in meeting organizational deadlines related to complex, time sensitive, regulatory compliance.
  • Demonstrated strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
  • Completion of IS 100, IS 200, IS 235, IS 700, IS 800, IS 360, IS 362 (Please note that you must submit copies of your course certificates when submitting your application to be considered for an interview).
Preferred Qualifications
  • Master’s degree in emergency management.
  • One or more of the following: IAEM Certified Emergency Manager (CEM), IAEM Associate Emergency Manager (AEM), ASIS Certified Protection Professional (CPP), ASIS Physical Security Professional (PSP), or PMI Project Management Professional (PMP) credential.
  • Demonstrated experience with the development and review of independent school district, open-enrollment charter school, or public junior college emergency operation plans.
  • Demonstrated experience in developing and facilitating virtual trainings.
  • Demonstrated experience in developing on-demand audio/visual resources.
  • Demonstrated experience in using MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Job Description
The Texas School Safety Center (TxSSC) is an official university-level research center at Texas State University. The TxSSC is tasked in Chapter 37 of the Texas Education Code and the Governor’s Homeland Security Strategic Plan with key school safety initiatives and mandates. The TxSSC serves as the clearinghouse for the dissemination of safety and security information through research, training, and technical assistance for K-12 schools and junior colleges throughout the state of Texas. As a result, Texas has become a national leader in school safety practices and is relied upon for assistance and guidance from jurisdictions throughout the nation.

The TxSSC welcomes applicants for the position of Emergency Operations Plan Program Manager. Applicants should have extensive experience within an organization that serves at the local, state, or federal level. This is a supervisory position within the School Safety Readiness Division. The Texas School Safety Readiness division is responsible for assisting in the oversight of a statewide system for the review, verification, and follow-up of multi-hazard emergency operations plans and safety and security audits for all K-12 districts, charter school districts, and community colleges in Texas to ensure compliance with state school safety legislation. This division also assists with ongoing research and development of best practices related to school emergency operation plans. Additionally, this division is responsible for assisting in the oversight of a statewide system of review and verification for the School Safety and Security Registry of Texas. The School Safety Readiness division also works collaboratively across divisions, such as the Training and Education, Information Technology, Research and Evaluation, and Youth and Community Initiatives divisions to improve the overall safety and security in our educational environments across Texas.

Job Duties
A successful applicant must be able to expand the capabilities of the TxSSC and assist with the oversight of a comprehensive review and verification process for emergency operations plans in accordance with the Texas Education Code. This position will also be responsible for ensuring the latest best practices in school safety and emergency operations planning are integrated into all systems developed by the TxSSC.

This office-based position will supervise a team of 10+ specialists under the leadership of the Associate Director of School Safety Readiness. The program manager will play an integral part of furthering the mission of the TxSSC and work collaboratively with the Training and Education and Information Technology divisions to develop training and resources that will assist school districts with successfully meeting school safety compliance measures. This position will also be responsible for assisting with the planning, designing, and managing of a systematic process for project workflows and developing continuous improvement strategies. This position will also be required at times to work under strict timelines. Additionally, this role may entail performing other duties as assigned to support the needs of the Center.

Additional Information to Applicants
  • This position is an office-based role at Texas State University. You may be required to offer critical, in-person assistance to districts at their locations when deemed necessary by the division associate director or Center director. Travel is expected to range between 20-30 days per fiscal year, though this may vary depending on evolving Center directives and district needs. This role also requires the physical ability to lift and move equipment and supplies when traveling to and from exercises around the state. During travel, it is likely this role will work extended hours beyond an 8-hour day and some weekends.

  • Please note that you must submit copies of your IS 100, IS 200, IS 235, IS 700, IS 800, IS 360, IS 362 course certificates when submitting your application to be considered for an interview.

  • Candidates selected for an interview will be expected to prepare a presentation that will be delivered during the interview. The scenario will be shared with the candidate upon scheduling of an interview.

Job Open Date 01/08/2026
Job Close Date (posting closes at midnight)
Open Until Filled Yes
Normal Work Days Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
Normal Work Hours Start 8:00AM
Normal Work Hours End 5:00PM
Posting Notices
Legal and Required Notices
Texas State University is committed to a policy of non-discrimination and equal opportunity for all persons regardless of race, sex, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal or state law in employment, educational programs, and activities and admissions.

Employment with Texas State University is contingent upon the outcome of record checks and verifications including, but not limited to, criminal history, driving records, education records, employment verifications, reference checks, and employment eligibility verifications.

In accordance with federal law, all new employees must complete the Form I-9 and provide acceptable documentation verifying their identity and authorization to work in the United States. Texas State University participates in E-Verify, and employment is contingent upon the successful verification of work authorization. Employees are required to maintain valid work authorization to satisfy the conditions of Form I9 at all times during their employment and the university makes no implicit or explicit promises to financially support visa or permanent residency applications.
Why Choose Texas State University?
Join the Texas State Bobcat team and experience a career that offers more than just a job—it’s a path to a brighter future. As a Texas State employee, you’ll enjoy:

Exceptional Benefits: Comprehensive health insurance with 100% premium coverage for employees and 50% for dependents, starting on your first day.
Generous Time Off: Enjoy vacation, holidays, sick leave, and more to maintain a healthy work-life balance.
Wellness and Balance: Access a FREE wellness program, plus mother and family-friendly resources to support your personal well-being.
Professional Growth: Explore a wide range of training, development courses, certifications, and educational support programs.
Welcoming Campus: Become part of a vibrant Bobcat community with numerous social and professional networks.
Tuition Benefits: Take advantage of tuition support for yourself and for your dependent children, making higher education more accessible for your family.
Retirement Security: Secure your future with TRS pension, retirement plans, and voluntary savings options with strong employer contributions.

At Texas State University, you’re not just an employee—you’re a valued member of a thriving and beautiful campus community. Start your journey with us today. https://www.hr.txst.edu/benefits.html
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