Senior Emergency Preparedness Lead

University of Alabama at Birmingham; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 64,000 - 104,000; Full time

Job summary

The Emergency Preparedness Generalist at Cooper Green Mercy Health Services Authority coordinates the development, implementation, and ongoing evaluation of emergency management plans, education, drills, and responses to disasters and other emergencies.

It develops and maintains emergency operations, communications, continuity, and life-safety plans, while ensuring CMS, Joint Commission, FEMA, OSHA, and state requirements are met.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Emergency Management, Public Health, Healthcare Administration, Occupational Safety, Public Administration, Environmental Health, Business, or related field.
• Four years of experience in emergency management, healthcare regulatory compliance, accreditation readiness, safety, business continuity, public health preparedness, or related field.
• Experience developing emergency operations plans, conducting drills/exercises, and supporting regulatory compliance activities.
• Experience working with CMS, Joint Commission, OSHA, FEMA, or other applicable regulatory/accrediting agencies preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develops, reviews, updates, and maintains emergency preparedness plans and related documentation.
• Leads Hazard Vulnerability Assessments and continuity planning.
• Coordinates emergency preparedness education, drills, and exercises.
• Serves as liaison with state/local agencies and external partners for planning and response.
• Maintains ICS and Emergency Operations Center for exercises and events.
• Prepares safety reports and participates in committees and reviews.

Skills

Emergency management

Regulatory compliance

Risk assessment

Training development

Education

Bachelor's degree in Emergency Management

Master's degree in Emergency Management

Job description

The Emergency Preparedness Generalist at Cooper Green Mercy Health Services Authority coordinates the development, implementation, and ongoing evaluation of emergency management plans, education, drills, and responses to disasters and other emergencies.

It develops and maintains emergency operations, communications, continuity, and life-safety plans, while ensuring CMS, Joint Commission, FEMA, OSHA, and state requirements are met.