Safety and Emergency Preparedness Coordinator

State of Louisiana • Jackson, LA

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The Safety and Emergency Preparedness Coordinator works within the Safety Department at ELMHS in Jackson, Louisiana, although the position may be used to fill a vacancy in another department. ELMHS provides mental health evaluation, treatment, habilitation, and consultation for adults through programs including inpatient interventions, jail-based evaluations, supervised group home and residential programs, forensic evaluation, care, custody, and aftercare, and intermediate and long-term psychiatric care coordinated with Louisiana’s total system of care.

The coordinator plans, coordinates, and oversees agency safety and emergency preparedness programs. The role supports regulatory compliance, inspections, training, safety documentation and reporting, and collaboration with local, state, and federal partners to reduce risk and improve emergency response. The position is available by probational or promotional appointment.

Requirements

• Four years of experience in safety inspection or training, emergency preparedness, safety education or promotion, or administrative services; or six years of full-time work experience plus one year in one of those areas; or a bachelor’s degree plus one year in one of those areas; or an advanced degree.
• For the six-year full-time work experience requirement, every 30 semester hours from an accredited college or university may substitute for one year of experience in any field, up to 120 semester hours (four years).
• Relevant, detailed experience and education must be included in the application; resumes are not accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections.
• No Civil Service test score is required for consideration.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, and coordinate the development, planning, and implementation of an agency safety program designed to reduce accidents, decrease agency costs, and protect property and equipment.
• Conduct monthly reviews of department-level Hazardous Communication monitoring and compliance, and ensure Safety Data Sheets (SDS) are current and located in appropriate departmental areas.
• Maintain records of all transactions.
• Maintain processes for tracking and reporting safety-initiated or safety-led projects, services, and resource requisition, use, and distribution.
• Inspect the facility before and after emergency events, document and communicate safety issues and concerns, and provide findings and solutions for review.
• Compile information for emergency response After Action Reports (AAR) and distribute them to Administration for recordkeeping and audit requirements.
• Coordinate the agency safety and emergency preparedness program with city, state, and federal agencies, including drills, exercises, and training to safeguard against acts of terrorism.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed