Emergency Management Specialist

Texas Health Resources; Arlington (TX); Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with match

Paid time off

Health insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Student loan repayment

Wellness programs

Job summary

Texas Health Resources seeks an Emergency Management Specialist to lead incident response, training, and plan development across the system. You will guide teams, coordinate exercises, and ensure compliance with safety and emergency standards.

Ideal candidates bring 3+ years in emergency management (or 7+ with no bachelor) in healthcare or related sectors and hold CHEM/CEM certifications. The role requires flexible hours and on-call availability.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required or High School diploma with relevant experience.
• Strong communication and organizational skills are essential.
• Ability to be on-call and respond 24/7 during emergencies.
• Experience in healthcare, corporate, or government emergency management is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide guidance and expertise in emergency management, incident command, and exercises.
• Coordinate planning, training, and incident response across the system.
• liaise with local, regional, and state agencies to improve preparedness.
• Oversee training programs and maintain emergency management documentation.

Skills

MS Office

Communication

24/7 on-call

Education

Bachelor's degree

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Emergency Management Specialist

Bring your passion to Texas Health So We Are Better + Together

Work Location: Hybrid - Texas Health Resources; 612 E. Lamar Boulevard Arlington, TX 76011; Travel to Various THR locations as Needed

Work Hours: Full-Time: Monday - Friday from 8:00am to 5:00pm; Potential Weekends if Emergency Occurs

Department Highlights:

• Gain a sense of accomplishment by contributing in a teamwork environment.

• Receive excellent mentorship, comprehensive training and dedicated leadership resources.

• Enjoy opportunities for growth.

Qualifications

Here’s What You Need:

Education

• High School Diploma or Equivalent Experience in lieu of Degree Required or Bachelor's Degree Required.

• Bachelor's Degree Required.

Experience

• 3 years of Emergency Management in a Healthcare, Corporate, Government, or closely related environment with a Bachelor's Degree Required OR

• 7 years of Emergency Management in a Healthcare, Corporate, Government, or closely related environment without a Bachelor's Degree Required AND

Licenses and Certifications

• CHEM - Certified Healthcare Environmental Manager 2 years Required OR

• CEM - Certified Emergency Manager 2 years Required AND

• HAZWOPER - Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response 12 Months Preferred.

Skills

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Tools (i.e. PowerPoint, Word, Excel etc.) is required. Excellent Communication and organizational skills are critical. This position is required to be on call and available 24/7 during a disaster.

What You Will Do:

• Provide guidance and subject matter expertise to assigned Safety/Security and Emergency Management personnel in Emergency Management to include Incident Command, training and exercises, Emergency Management plan analysis and development. Analyze initiatives and contingency plans to ensure the appropriate preparation, prevention, mitigation, response and recovery actions are possible.

• May assume Incident Command (IC) or IC support role during emergencies. Establish initial operational coordination of incident, providing direction and oversight for response as required from notification through incident close-out.

• Serve as a system resource to plan, develop and execute annual exercises. Coordinate system participation in local and regional exercises. Participate in entities emergency management committee or task groups for planning, coordinating, and updating of EM programs.

• Demonstrate and apply working knowledge of OSHA regulations, Homeland Security Guidelines, the Joint Commission standards; to include safety, risk management, security, medical equipment, hazardous materials, utilities and Emergency Management.

• Conduct, coordinate and/or oversee Emergency Management training and education initiatives across the system.

• Liaison/Interface with local, regional and state health and first response agencies/organizations to improve system safety and regional preparedness.

• Coordinate the collection of system-wide regulatory required information. Coordinate the routine, use and testing, and collection of system-wide EM equipment and inventories.

• Provide warnings and emergency data to the system for operational and technical support to leadership before, during and after emergencies.

• Mentor students, interns, and other applicable staff on the roles and responsibilities of emergency management.

Additional Perks of Being a Texas Health Employee:

Benefits include 401(k) with match, paid time off, competitive health insurance choices, healthcare and dependent care spending account options, wellness programs to keep you and your family healthy, tuition reimbursement, a student loan repayment program and more.

At Texas Health, our people make this a great place to work every day. Our inclusive, supportive, people-first, excellence-driven culture makes THR a great place to work.

Texas Health Corporate Highlights:

At Texas Health Resources, our mission is 'to improve the health of the people in the communities we serve'.

Our award-winning culture is a tribute to our amazing employees. We're thrilled to be a 2023 FORTUNE Magazine's '100 Best Companies to Work For®' for the 9th year in a row!

We strive to create an atmosphere of respect, integrity, compassion, and excellence for all. We're committed to diversity in our workforce, and our mission to serve spreads across ethnic, cultural, economic, and generational boundaries. Join us and do your life's best work here!

As part of the Texas Health family and its 28,000+ employees, we're one of the largest employers in the Dallas Fort Worth area. Our career growth and professional development opportunities are top-notch, and our benefits are equally outstanding. Come be a part of our exceptional team as we improve the health of the people in our communities every day. You belong here!

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