Manager Emergency Preparedness and Management

Rutland Regional Medical Center • Rutland, VT

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About The Position

The Manager of Emergency Management and Preparedness is accountable for the organization's overall planning, organization, direction, coordination and evaluation of emergency preparedness activities and readiness. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: financial management, quality improvement, staff education /development, program development, and communication. The incumbent will ensure that RRMC maintains a state of preparedness for all emergencies, both physical and cyber-related, that would impact operations and the organization's ability for RRMC to meet organizational goals and responsibilities effectively and efficiently to the communities and populations served. This individual is responsible for ensuring RRMC compliance with all emergency preparedness regulatory requirements outlined by state and federal agencies and to serve as the organization's primary liaison with all organizations and agencies regarding actual emergency events, emergency preparedness planning and exercises.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Disaster/Emergency Management, Public Safety/Disaster Operations, Cyber Security, Public Administration, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 5 years' experience in large organization emergency preparedness including three years in a leadership role with a proven record of emergency preparedness planning, exercise planning/execution and grant support.
• 3 years' of experience working in a Cyber Security-related role within a non-profit organization.
• Experience in HAZMAT Decontamination and Emergency Response Team management/coordination.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Able to develop and deliver training materials for employees of all levels as well as the community.
• Able to work in a multi-disciplinary team environment.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to coordinate many simultaneous activities.
• Professional presentation skills.
• Proficient Microsoft desktop application skills.
• Knowledge of the planning, education and exercise requirements associated with the phases of emergency management.
• Valid Driver's License.

Nice To Haves

• Hospital emergency preparedness experience preferred.
• Certification in disaster, hazardous materials decontamination or ICS/HICS training preferred.

Responsibilities

• financial management
• quality improvement
• staff education /development
• program development
• communication
• ensuring RRMC compliance with all emergency preparedness regulatory requirements outlined by state and federal agencies
• serve as the organization's primary liaison with all organizations and agencies regarding actual emergency events, emergency preparedness planning and exercises

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Industry: Hospitals