Emergency Management Coordinator

Heema; Charlottesville (VA); Sur place; USD 70 000 - 79 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

University of Virginia in Charlottesville is seeking an Emergency Management Coordinator to support preparedness, response, and recovery for UVA Medical Center operations, ensuring safe care under all conditions.

The role requires after-hours availability, collaboration across departments, and development of procedures, training, and incident command capabilities, with emphasis on coordination, communication, and compliance.

Qualifications

• Education and certifications: bachelor degree; IS-100/IS-200/IS-700/IS-800 within 60 days; AEM within 18 months; National Emergency Management Basic Academy (IS-2200, G0191, E/L/G2300) within 12 months.
• Experience in emergency management: 1 year minimum; university/healthcare setting preferred.
• Licensure/certifications required within stated timelines.

Responsabilités

• Collaborate and lead cross functional teams within the Medical Center and University to prepare for disruptions.
• Develop, review, and revise Emergency Procedures and response plans.
• Participate in Emergency Response for unplanned incidents.
• Facilitate recovery efforts to return to normal operations.
• Maintain communication readiness for internal and external operations.
• Be proficient with UVA Alerts and Veoci systems.
• Staff an Incident Command Team capable of 24/7 operations.
• Conduct employee outreach and education.
• Comply with Joint Commission Standards in Emergency Management.
• Work evenings and weekends as required during severe weather.

Connaissances

Attention to detail

Project management

Stakeholder communication

After-hours work

Formation

Bachelor’s Degree in emergency management

Master’s Degree in emergency management

Outils

Veoci software

ICS knowledge

UVA Alerts system

Description du poste

Emergency Management Coordinator

The University of Virginia seeks applications for a newEmergency Management Coordinator.The Emergency Management Coordinator is responsible for assisting with preparedness, response, and recovery of planned and unplanned events that impact the UVA Medical Center operations to ensure continuous and safe medical care operations under any environment for patients, employees, and guestts.

It is important to recognize that this position is required to staff after hours events as needed, and will be working in an office that requires 24/7 attention. The selected individual will be required to work evenings and weekends on an occasional basis, to help meet the needs of the University. This position requires an innovative and collaborative professional who can manage multiple projects, balance competing priorities, meet deadlines, and thrive in a fast-paced, high-workload environment.

Location

Charlottesville, Virginia, United States of America

Category

Safety, Compliance, Regulatory, & Privacy

Job Id

R0088100

Job Type

Full time

Responsibilities of the Emergency Management Coordinator Include:

• Collaborate and lead cross functional teams/departments within the Medical Center and University to prepare for planned and unplanned disruptions.
• Develop, review, and revise Emergency Procedures, including the Red Book, Emergency Operations Plan, and other resources.
• Participate in Emergency Response for unplanned incidents.
• Facilitate recovery efforts to return to normal operations.
• Effectively incorporate after action review findings to revise and improve
• plans.
• Maintain communication readiness for internal and external operations.
• Provides effective coordination of institutional emergency management projects operations and response.
• Be proficient with the UVA Alerts and Veoci software systems.
• Assist with developing and staffing an ICs structured Medical Center Incident Command Team capable of operating 24/7 under the direction of an Incident Commander and staff.
• Conduct employee and staff outreach and education.
• Acquires and maintains understanding of the Joint Commission Standards related to Emergency Management and incorporates into plans.
• Participate in evening, night and weekend work as required, such as during severe weather and when staffing a command post or the emergency operations center.
• In addition to the above job responsibilities, other duties may be assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree in emergency management or related discipline.
• Experience: One year of full-time emergency management-related experience.
• Licensure: Obtain IS-100 , IS-200 and IS-700 and IS-800 certificates within the first 60 days of employment, obtain Associate Emergency Manager (AEM) certification within the first eighteen months of employment, and commence attendance with the National Emergency Management Basic Academy, IS-2200, G0191, and E/L/G2300 within the first twelve months of employment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in emergency management or a related discipline.
• Three years of full-time emergency management experience.
  Associate Emergency Manager (AEM) or Certified Emergency Management (CEM) certification.
• Experience in Higher Education healthcare emergency management.
  Experience with Veoci software.
• Valid Virginia driver’s license.
• Ability to adjust to a changing environment, manage competing and shifting priorities and deadlines with a strong attention to detail.
• Ability to foster an environment of continuous improvement.

Physical Demands

This is primarily a sedentary job involving extensive use of desktop computers; however, it requires the ability to bend and lift over 50 pounds. The job does occasionally require traveling some distance to attend meetings and programs.

Salary Range:

$70,000 – $79,000, commensurate with education and experience.

Position Type & Work Location

• This is an exempt-level, benefited position. Learn more aboutUVA benefits.
• This position is based in Charlottesville, VA, and must be performed fully on-site.

To learn more about UVA and in the Charlottesville area, visit UVA Life and Embark CVA.

The position will remain open until filled.

Additional Requirements

• Background checks, pre-employment health screenings, and drug screenings will be conducted on all new hires prior to employment.
• This position will not consider candidates who require immigration sponsorship now or in the future.

Reference checks will be completed by UVA’s third-party partner, SkillSurvey, during the final phase of the interview. Five references will be requested, with at least three responses required.

For questions about the application process, please contact Karon Harrington, [e-mail].

The University of Virginia is an equal opportunity employer. All interested persons are encouraged to apply, including veterans and individuals with disabilities. Learn more about UVA’s commitment to non-discrimination and equal opportunity employment.

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