Environmental Safety Emergency Management Specialist, Oklahoma City

About the role

This position provides the necessary technical expertise, support, and coordination for the environmental safety and emergency preparedness programs throughout Mercy. The role focuses on implementing program goals and objectives that support a safe working environment and drive disaster planning improvements for all staff, physicians, and visitors within all Mercy entities. Programs will comply with OSHA, Joint Commission, NFPA, CMS, and State agencies as they relate to all departments. The position ensures a safe working environment and supports an exceptional Environment of Care for Mercy.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop innovative strategies that support Environment of Care and Emergency Management programs in a multi-facility environment.
• Ensure compliance with healthcare emergency preparedness and environmental safety regulations, including Federal, State, OSHA, and TJC standards.
• Manage and prioritize multiple initiatives, adapting to rapidly changing schedules, priorities, and workflows.
• Prepare presentations and speak in front of groups.
• Develop flexible and creative solutions that deliver results.
• Use sound judgment and analytical skills to provide practical solutions.
• Make programmatic changes and decisions based on data and regulatory research.
• Conduct learning sessions or teach as needed.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in public health, emergency preparedness, safety, or other related fields, or commensurate experience.
• Minimum 2 years of experience leading and developing Environment of Care and Emergency Management programs in a multi-facility environment.
• Knowledge of healthcare emergency preparedness and environmental safety regulations (Federal, State, OSHA, TJC).
• Project management skills and proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Excellent written, interpersonal, and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple initiatives, and adapt to changing priorities.
• Valid driver’s license.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in public health, healthcare administration, emergency preparedness, law enforcement, or a related field.
• 5 or more years of experience in healthcare Emergency Management or Environmental Safety.
• Certified Healthcare Safety Professional (CHSP) or Certified Healthcare Emergency Professional (CHEP).
• OSHA 511 Standards for General Industry certification.
• NIMS certification (100, 200, 700, and 800).
• Knowledge of NFPA, TJC, and CMS codes and standards.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Paid time off.
• Tuition support.
• Matched retirement plans for team members working 32+ hours per pay period.