Emergency Preparedness Specialist (2026-0142)

Job Overview

The Emergency Preparedness Specialist supports the development and maintenance of the Emergency Management Program from an "All Hazards" approach. They collaborate with internal and external departments and agencies, including those at the organizational, local, regional, state, and national levels. The role involves aiding in the design and exercising of emergency plans across the Valley Medical Center organization, participating in the Emergency Management Committee, and managing grants related to the Emergency Management Program.

Responsibilities

• Support programs and functions across the Service Area related to Emergency Management Program
• Support, implement, and maintain Emergency Management standards for all departments in the Service Area
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, local and Joint Commission requirements
• Inform staff regarding changes in code standards, procedures, and other issues affecting their working environment, when needed
• Conduct ongoing Emergency Management educational needs assessment
• Encourage and support departmental personnel to improve through continuing education and training
• Review all Emergency Management plans, policies, and procedures annually and revise as necessary to be in compliance with standards set by regulatory agencies
• Support the design, development, maintenance and testing of the overall business continuity and disaster recovery plans for each critical functional area of the organization
• Support leadership direction and strategic planning to emergency operations teams
• Ensure compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements
• Work closely with Information Technology and other business units to support the coordination and development of critical business processes to ensure a state of readiness in the event of a disaster or business disruption
• Provide detailed work plans and status reports, assist business units with staff training
• Conduct safety audits as a member of the Environment of Care rounding team
• Responsible for contributing to a productive work environment
• Maintain open and amiable communication with VMC physicians and staff
• Design and implement quality service and performance improvement processes that contribute to service improvement goals of all departments in the Service Area
• Cook up employee related functions as required to effectively support VMC goals and objectives

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree, required
• Additional 4 years of relevant and applicable work experience may substitute degree requirement
• Minimum 3 years of experience in supporting emergency response or in one or more of the following: disaster preparedness, environmental health and safety, fire safety, and/or incident command systems preferred
• Completion of FEMA(NIMS) courses (IS-100, IS-200, IS-700, IS-800) required within six months of hire
• Completion of FEMA Professional Development Series and/or Professional Continuity Practitioner preferred
• Experience in presenting educational materials to diverse audiences, preferred
• Must be able to work under limited supervision, in stressful situations, and with potentially short deadlines
• Knowledge of federal, state, local and Joint Commission requirements and working in a public-sector healthcare setting
• Healthcare Training And Clinical Experience Preferred
• Capable of working effectively with different department personnel and medical staff
• Strong skills related to organizational teamwork and program development
• Experience working with all levels of regulatory agencies
• Ability to work effectively and efficiently in a fast-paced environment
• Professional manner and grooming
• Demonstrate exceptional communication skills both verbal and written that will be effective with a diverse population
• Must be strong on organizational teamwork and have the capability of developing strong client relations programs
• Must be adept at maintaining or improving service levels during periods of diminishing resources