Emergency Preparedness / Safety Specialist

Emergency Preparedness / Safety Specialist

Job Category : Non-supervisory

Requisition Number : EMERG001694

Location : Denison, IA 51442, USA

Description

Essential Duties and Responsibilities :

• Develop and update emergency preparedness plans, policies, and procedures.
• Conduct hazard vulnerability assessments risk assessments, and after-action reports to identify gaps and improve preparedness strategies.
• Coordinate and lead full-scale emergency preparedness drills, tabletop exercises, simulations, and training exercises.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local emergency management regulations.
• Serve as the primary liaison with local emergency management, emergency response agencies, local public health officials, and community partners.
• Provide guidance and training to staff on emergency protocols and procedures.
• Support incident response efforts and continuity of operations planning.
• Evaluate and improve preparedness and response programs based on lessons learned.
• Attend scheduled Regional Emergency Preparedness meetings.
• Chair the hospital's Emergency Preparedness Committee.
• Coordinate response and recovery efforts during actual emergencies, including communication, documentation, and resource deployment.
• Participate in CCMH Committees as assigned.

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