Emergency Manager
Emergency Manager
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$ 90000 - 100000
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Job Description
Emergency Manager
Location: Colorado Springs CO (United States Air Force Acacemy)
Type: Exempt
Work Schedule: Full Time Day Shift
Compensation: $90000 - $100000 Annually dependent on experience
Deadline: September 30 2025
Benefits: Tessera is proud to offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits package to our eligible part-time and full-time employees.
Full-Time benefits of an Emergency Manager at Tessera include:
- Medical Dental Vision 401(k) retirement plan Life & Short-Term Disability Insurance
- Flexible Spending Accounts for both medical and dependent care
- 11 paid federal holidays accrual of 12 paid days of vacation at the start of employment
- Potential shared earning bonus
- Tuition assistance is available after 1 year of employment and potential scholarships for qualified dependents
- Professional development certifications and training opportunities
- Verizon wireless discount
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and an engaging wellness program
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility for full-time employees
Tessera is dedicated to Creating Opportunities for People with Disabilities by hiring and supporting individuals with disabilities as well as veterans with disabilities. We take pride in our purpose-driven culture our core values - Inclusion Partnerships Integrity - and our commitment to providing a safe and respectful work environment to our employees.
Tessera is seeking an experienced Emergency Manager to oversee preparedness planning training and response operations at the U.S. Air Force Academy (USAFA). This role is critical to safeguarding personnel and infrastructure against natural disasters technological hazards and human-caused threats. The Emergency Manager ensures mission continuity and leads recovery efforts to maintain operational readiness across the installation.
Productivity workplace safety customer satisfaction and team success depend on this leadership role. Success will be driven by Tesseras leadership competencies: Mission and Values Safety Leadership Operations Excellence Customer Service and Servant Leadership.
Typical duties include but are not limited to:
Core Leadership Responsibilities:
- Develop a strong understanding of AbilityOne and SourceAmerica programs.
- Uphold and embody Tesseras core values.
- Align team goals with Tesseras value proposition ensuring highly engaged employees contribute to customer satisfaction.
- Identify and mitigate safety hazards on job sites through effective risk controls and utilize Activity Hazard Analysis (AHA).
- Conduct root cause analyses to promote a safe working environment and maintain adherence to Tesseras Accident Reporting process.
- Foster positive client interactions using effective interpersonal skills demonstrating respect empathy and responsiveness.
Essential Duties:
- Lead and manage emergency management staff and program development
- Provide performance planning evaluations and staff development support
- Administer and oversee initial and recurring Emergency Management and CBRN training
- Develop departmental policies aligned with the Incident Command System (ICS)
- Review and analyze facility incident post-action reports
- Guide cross-departmental compliance with emergency management processes
- Conduct and interpret vulnerability assessments; recommend security enhancements
- Design and implement training curriculum for risk mitigation and safety systems
- Support Emergency Operations Center (EOC) and CBRN Control Center operations
- Serve as subject-matter expert for emergency management HAZMAT and CBRN response
- Participate in program activities and uphold Tesseras mission and core values
Qualifications:
- Prior attendance of National Incident Management System (NIMS) 300/400 coursessuch as X3AZR3EXXX0N1Ais preferred; however if not completed prior to hire these courses must be successfully completed within six months of employment.
- Emergency Manager-level certification under the Air Force Certified Emergency Manager (AFCEM) Program is required; if not already obtained prior to hire it must be completed in accordance with program guidelines following employment.
- Prior role as CE Readiness Flight Chief or equivalent
- Graduate of Air Force Incident Management Course
- Proficiency in operating and analyzing products from emergency management information systems
Physical Requirements:
Employees must have the ability to perform the following physical demands for extended periods of time with or without assistance. The physical demands of this position may be reasonably accommodated for individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions on a case-by-case basis.
- May be required to reach kneel walk stand and use repetitive motion for several hours at a time based on position duties.
- Work may require repetitive motion reaching lifting kneeling and walking. Standing or sitting for several hours at a time climbing in and out of a vehicle and up and down stairs may also be required.
- Must have the perseverance to work effectively under pressure for extended periods of time.
Requirements:
- Must be eligible to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance for this postion.
- Bachelors degree in Disaster or Emergency Management and at least 10 years of field experience or minimum of 14 years of related field experience without a degree
- Completion of Air Force Emergency Management (AFEM) coursessuch as JCAQP3E93100AB J9AQA3E93100RB or J9AQA3E93100RA JCABP3E93101AA J6ANW3E95100AA and J6ANW3E97100AAor approved equivalent courses is required.
- A valid state drivers license is required with the ability to obtain and maintain coverage by Tesseras insurance.
- Access to a federal military installation requires a REAL ID-compliant drivers license or an acceptable alternative such as a U.S. passport or military ID in accordance with the REAL ID Act. Please visit this website for more information: be able to obtain and maintain applicable security clearances and installation access. A background check and E-Verify will be conducted for this position.
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Tessera is a national non-profit government contractor that is dedicated to Creating Opportunities for People with Disabilities through hiring and supporting individuals with disabilities and veterans with disabilities. We take pride in our mission-focused culture our Core Values Diversity Partnership Commitment Integrity and Quality and our dedication to providing a safe and respectful work environment to our employees.
Individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
Tessera is here to help you with the recruitment process.
If you require an accommodation or support please contact us at
ext. 349 or email.
Tessera is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Women/Minority/Veteran/Disabled - Tessera participates in E-Verify
Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full-Time
