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General Consultant, Public Safety

PageUp Desc Code CAM - General Consultant, Public Safety

Function CAM - Campus Operations

Subfunction Public Safety

Discipline Public Safety

Career Track G - General Administration

Career Track Level Individual Contributor - Level 4

BROAD SALARY RANGE CODE 04

RANGE $78448 - $156895

MARKET REFERENCE RANGE CODE 04C

RANGE $103550 - $155326

Classification Information

Public Safety

Public Safety develops emergency and business continuity plans for all hazards. Works in collaboration with internal and external partners through planning, preparing, responding, and recovering for and from natural and human-made disasters. Identify points of threats and vulnerability and develop plans and training to reduce risk.

Individual Contributor

In an individual contributor role, the positions work is primarily achieved through individual efforts or by participating as part of a team. Individual contributors may: Coordinate, influence, or review the work of others. Be the authority on a given program or process. Lead teams. A range of knowledge, complexity, autonomy, and impact may be needed to achieve results at certain levels. Individual contributor roles are reflected in the Academic Administration, Development, General Administration, Technical/STEM, and C1-C4 of the Clinical tracks.

Level 4

Advanced: These positions require an elevated level of experience and education, act independently, and provide team leadership and mentorship.

G - General Administration

Roles that are in administrative/ professional non-student facing functions.

Position Summary

The General Consultant within Public Safety at Virginia Tech is a highly experienced and specialized professional responsible for advising and supporting the development of comprehensive emergency management and business continuity strategies. In collaboration with internal and external stakeholders, this position plays a key role in enhancing the university's preparedness for natural and human-made disasters, including identifying points of threat and vulnerability. The General Consultant will work closely with various campus departments, local agencies, and emergency response teams to develop, implement, and continually improve the university’s emergency management plans, policies, and protocols. In this role, the General Consultant will independently conduct risk assessments, provide expert recommendations on mitigating safety threats, and ensure that all disaster response and recovery strategies are effective and actionable. They will develop and deliver training sessions for university staff, faculty, and students, ensuring that all stakeholders understand their roles and responsibilities during an emergency. The consultant will also assist with the preparation of resources, infrastructure, and logistics to ensure efficient response in case of emergencies, and will continuously evaluate and update the university's emergency preparedness programs to reflect best practices and evolving risks. As an individual contributor, the General Consultant will act as the authority on emergency management planning, offering strategic guidance and leadership on complex safety and public safety issues. They will have a critical role in mentoring staff, fostering collaboration among campus safety and security teams, and providing expert advice on the latest developments in emergency management, risk reduction, and recovery strategies. The position requires a deep understanding of public safety protocols and the ability to think strategically, ensuring that the university is prepared to respond effectively to any crisis while safeguarding the well-being of the campus community.