Director of Environmental Safety and Emergency Management

State of Maryland; Maryland; Presencial; USD 70.000 - 90.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

State benefits

Veterans support

Descripción de la vacante

State of Maryland seeks a senior Environment of Care (EOC) leader at MDH, Springfield Hospital Center, Sykesville, to manage EOC and Life Safety for a complex campus. Reporting to the COO and Performance Improvement leadership, this role supervises staff, coordinates with maintenance and safety committees, and drives proactive safety programs across 12 patient care units.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in a health/human services field and substantial health services

Formación

• Bachelor's degree in nursing, social work, psychology, education, counseling, or a related field.

Responsabilidades

• Oversee and monitor all Environment of Care (EOC) and Life Safety activities for the facility.
• Identify problem areas and implement solutions in a 300-acre campus with 20+ buildings and 12 patient care units.
• Direct emergency planning and management in collaboration with county and state guidance.

Educación

Bachelor's degree in nursing, social work, psychology, education, counseling, or a related field

Descripción del empleo

GRADE

16

LOCATION OF POSITION

MDH, Springfield Hospital Center, Sykesville, MD

Main Purpose of Job

The main purpose of this position is to manage the Environment of Care (EOC) as it relates to personnel, materials, equipment and the physical environment for approximately 250 patients and residents; 700 staff, volunteers, and visitors in collaboration with the Director of Performance Improvement & Pt. Safety, COO, and Maintenance and Safety Committee. This position will oversee and monitor all Environment of Care (EOC) and Life Safety activities including identifying problem areas, devising and implementing solutions for a facility with 300 acres, 20+ buildings and 12 patient care units. This position directs the emergency planning and management for the hospital in collaboration with the county and state in accordance with their guidance.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education: A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in nursing, social work, psychology, education, counseling, or a related field.

Experience: Six years professional experience in health services, three years must have been in Health Services professional clinical or administrative services in areas other than Mental Health, Developmental Disabilities or Addictions and two years must have been at the managerial or supervisory level.

Notes:

1. Candidates may substitute the possession of a Master's degree or a Doctorate degree in a health or human services field from an accredited college or university for up to two years of the required general experience.

2. Candidates may substitute the possession of a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in another field plus an additional year of professional experience in health services for the required education.

3. Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a commissioned officer in Health Care Administration classifications or Health Services Administration specialty codes in the health related field of work on a year-for-year basis for the required experience and education.

DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

The desired candidate should possess the following:

• Experience applying Life Safety Code Standards
• Experience maintaining health and safety compliance according to Joint Commission Standards
• Experience developing and operationalizing all planning, training and exercising related to emergency management activities
• Experience maintaining up-to-date information on current products used throughout the facility for Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) compliance

SELECTION PROCESS

Applicants who meet the minimum (and selective) qualifications will be included in further evaluation. The evaluation may be a rating of your application based on your education, training and experience as they relate to the requirements of the position. Therefore, it is essential that you provide complete and accurate information on your application. Please report all related education, experience, dates and hours of work. Clearly indicate your college degree and major on your application, if applicable. For education obtained outside the U.S., any job offer will be contingent on the candidate providing an evaluation for equivalency by a foreign credential evaluation service prior to starting employment (and may be requested prior to interview).

Complete applications must be submitted by the closing date. Information submitted after this date will not be added.

Incorrect application forms will not be accepted. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application.

Candidates may remain on the certified eligible list for a period of at least one year. The resulting certified eligible list for this recruitment may be used for similar positions in this or other State agencies.

BENEFITS

STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS

Inclusion & Diversity

We thank our Veterans for their service to our country.

People with disabilities and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.

As an equal opportunity employer, Maryland is committed to recruitment, retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the State's diversity.