Job Description Summary
Organization's Summary Statement:
Provide expertise, oversight and coordination for FM's 24/7/365 incident response effort, from initial occurrence to closeout, including triage and assessment of situations, determining response, staffing, customer communication and administrative responsibilities. Administrative tasks include inputting data into the automated Facilities Management System (FMS). Incumbent has a critical role in coordinating activities to ensure continuity of critical operations/services. They must consistently exercise discretion and independent judgment in the performance of their essential duties. There will be times that this incumbent may serve in the role of Incident Commander in the absence of senior leadership - they may be the primary or only set of eyes on campus to assess and address incidents and emergencies from a facilities perspective. An Incident Response Commander has the overall responsibility for managing an incident by establishing objectives, planning strategies, and implementing tactics - they are the person in charge.
Physical Demands:
Work is performed in both an office environment and in the field. Incumbent must be able to work in hazardous environments, including confined spaces, heights, flooded areas and other adverse conditions. Due to the nature of the position, the incumbent will be considered an Essential/Catastrophic employee, subject to a 24 hour day, 7 day week span of operation – during times of emergency, incumbent can expect to work excessive hours to manage and coordinate a situation; flexibility is required. This is one of multiple positions; shifts vary and all shifts include evening, overnight, and weekend shifts. Shift rotation may be required to meet operational needs.
Preferences:
-Seven (7) years of experience in construction or facility maintenance in a multi-facility complex.
-Experience with 24/7 response.
-Experience in electro/mechanical/plumbing trades.
-Experience leading a team.
Licenses/ Certifications:
Incumbent must possess a driver’s license, as duties require the incumbent to travel to and from sites both on and off campus. IF driving a State vehicle, incumbent must possess a valid MD Class C driver’s license or equivalent with fewer than six (6) points.
Within six months of employment, must complete and pass the FEMA: Intro to Incident Command System (Higher Ed) certification ICS-100 for Higher Education.
Minimum Qualifications
Education: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
Experience: Two (2) years of incident response, facilities, operations, construction, or maintenance experience.
Other: Additional work experience as defined above may be substituted on a year for year basis for up to four (4) years of the required education. Knowledge of incident responses.
Skill in oral and written communication.
Skill in the use of Microsoft Office products.
Ability to multitask and prioritize assignments.
Additional Job Details
Required Application Materials:
Resume, cover letter and 3 professional references
Best Consideration Date:
9/12/2025
Posting Close Date:
N/A
Open Until Filled:
Yes
Visa Requirement:
***This position does not provide sponsorship for Visa***
Job Risks
Not Applicable to This Position
Financial Disclosure Required
No
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Department
VPA-FM-O&M-Incident Response Unit
Worker Sub-Type
Staff Regular
Salary Range
$66,840 - $80,208
For more information on Regular Exempt benefits, select this link.
Background Checks
Offers of employment are contingent on completion of a background check. Information reported by the background check will not automatically disqualify anyone from employment. Before any adverse decision, the finalist will have an opportunity to provide information to the University regardingdisclosablebackground check information. The University reserves the right to rescind the offer of employment or otherwise decline or terminate employment if the information reported by the background check is deemed incompatible with the position, regardless of when the background check is completed.
Employment Eligibility
The successful candidate must complete employment eligibility verification (on Form I-9) by presenting documents that establish identity and work authorization within the timeframe required by federal immigration law, and where applicable, to demonstrate renewed employment authorization. Failure to complete employment eligibility verification or reverification within the timeframe set forth by law may result in suspension or termination of employment.
EEO Statement
The University of Maryland, College Park is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment. Please read the University’s Equal Employment Opportunity Statement of Policy.
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