Job Description
Job Description
ABOUT THE LUCAS MUSEUM OF NARRATIVE ART
The Lucas Museum of Narrative Art believes in the power of illustrated stories to connect us. With a growing collection that encompasses artworks from across cultures, places, times, and mediums, including paintings, sculptures, murals, photography, comic art, book and magazine illustrations, and the arts of filmmaking, the museum will explore narrative art’s potential to prompt questions, invite opinions, inspire community, and move people to think about the impact of images on our world.
Co-founded by George Lucas and Mellody Hobson, the Lucas Museum was designed by renowned architect Ma Yansong of MAD Architects with Stantec as executive architect and is under construction in Los Angeles’s Exposition Park. An 11-acre campus with extensive new green space designed by Studio-MLA will embrace the museum’s 300,000-square-foot building, which will feature expansive galleries, two state-of-the-art theaters, and dedicated spaces for learning and engagement, dining, retail, and events.
POSITION SUMMARY
The Life Safety and Emergency Response Manager is responsible for overall leadership and support for the life safety of all employees, contractors, and visitors to the museum. The manager will also act as the direct Supervisor for the Security Operations Center (SOC) Leads and SOC Operators [MC1] at LMNA. This will include day-to-day management of the SOC personnel as well as working with the CSO on all HR related matters for these individuals.
The manager will work closely with The Manager of Security and other departmental managers to ensure effective response to any life safety or emergency incidents. The manager will develop Life Safety goals, plans and strategies and demonstrate leadership and commitment to safe behaviors and initiatives throughout the organization.
The manager will report directly to the Chief Security Officer.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- In collaboration with the Safety Compliance Officer, oversee the development of occupational safety and health standards, policies and procedures through cooperation with the individual departments
- Collect and analyze all occupational safety and health data for the purpose of continuous improvement of health and safety performance
- In collaboration with the Manager, Security conduct in-depth risk and vulnerability assessments and remediation strategies
- Collaborate with the Facilities Safety Compliance Officer on all occupational safety and health incident investigations
- In collaboration with the Facilities Safety Compliance Officer, oversee the development of a comprehensive occupational safety and health management system
- Ensure occupational safety and health performance reports, metrics and scorecards are captured and reported on a regular basis to key stakeholders and organizational leadership
- Develop goals, plans and strategies for optimum performance in occupational safety and health
- Partner with all LMNA departmental leaders on issues of life safety and emergency response
- Ensure all hazards to employees and visitors are identified and mitigated
- Ensure compliance to relevant OSHA and public health and safety regulations and standards
- Maintain and update the LMNA Emergency Response Plan (ERP)
- Plan and direct emergency response drills and exercises
- Network and collaborate with other Life Safety Managers in Exposition Park and LA area museums
- Advise senior leadership on life safety and emergency response performance improvement
- Ensure the recording and reporting of all occupational injuries and illnesses are conducted in accordance with OSHA standard 1904
- Develop and work within budgets
CORE COMPETENCIES
Analytical Rigor : Simplifies complex problems by using critical thinking to evaluate problems, gathering information, incorporating multiple perspectives, understanding causes, and identifying best-possible solutions. Invests time in planning, discovery, and reflection to drive better decisions and more efficient implementations. Adopts an audience-centric approach, understanding the needs of the audience and incorporating them, as appropriate, into the decision.Courageous Communication : Intentionally works well with others both on the team and cross-functionally to achieve individual, team, department, or organizational goals. Values diverse input and working with others as a way to achieve the best output possible.Collaborative Excellence : Displays courage when handling difficult conversations and genuinely and intentionally communicates. Relays key messages effectively, targeted to specific audiences. Identifies others' communication styles and perspectives, adjusting language and approach accordingly. Employs active listening to understand, rather than reply. Asks for, integrates, and values feedback from team, peers, and leaders.Adaptive Resilience : Thrives and grows in a rapidly changing and complex environment. Displays flexibility, activates networks, and adopts a continuous growth mindset to learn from mistakes and bounce back from adversity.Inclusive Interaction : Actively contributes to an environment in which all employees feel a sense of belonging, valued for their differences and empowered to participate and contribute freely.Building Trust & Relationship ManagementAccountable Ownership and clearly shares information and the "why" behind decisions.Asks for and values the opinions of others. Displays empathy when listening.Acknowledges when trust has been broken and focuses on rebuilding.Relates comfortably with people across levels, functions, cultures, and geographies. Identifies interpersonal and group dynamics and reacts effectively.Accountable OwnershipTakes ownership of outcomes, positive or negative, without blaming others within the team or cross-functionally.Recognizes when they are not approaching a situation with accountability but instead with a blame mindset.Takes accountability for assigned tasks and executes on deliverables in a timely manner.Strategic Alignment & ExecutionContributes to the organization by understanding and aligning actions with the organization's goals, core functions, needs, and values.Seeks out and incorporates multiple perspectives, experiences, and industry trends to develop a holistic perspective. Operationalizes ideas within the business model.Displays critical thinking when faced with a challenge by asking probing questions and looking for connections.QUALIFICATIONS
Education and ExperienceCertified Safety Professional (CSP) Board Certification or equivalent education is mandatoryBA Public Safety Management or equivalentMinimum of ten years of experience in an occupational safety and health management roleMinimum of 3 years of experience in managing the protection of public safety within a public facilityIncident Command System (ICS-300) trainedDemonstrated experience in crisis managementDemonstrated experience as an incident commander within the ICSCertification in root cause analysis, i.e. TapRootSkillsStrong interpersonal and collaboration skillsStrong verbal and written communications skills with attention to detailStrong understanding of health, safety and emergency response management systemsDemonstrated problem solving through critical thinkingVersed in the use of analytical and decision-making toolsStrong computer skillsBilingual in English / Spanish will be an assetAbilitiesWork with publicWork with a wide variety of stakeholder disciplines at varying levels of the organizationInterface with municipal and state authoritiesInitiate with very little directionManage contractorsAct as a resource, advisor and coach for senior leadership on all employee and public safety and emergency response issuesEQUAL OPPORTUNITY AND OUR COMMITMENT TO DEAIB
The Lucas Museum of Narrative Art embraces diversity and equal opportunity. We are committed to building a team that represents and supports a variety of backgrounds and perspectives. The Lucas Museum fosters a work environment that is free of discrimination and harassment, whether based on race, national origin, gender, gender expression, religion, ethnic background, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or any other criterion prohibited by applicable federal, state, or local laws. We believe that diversity and inclusion among our team is critical to our success, and we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the best qualified people from a diverse candidate pool. Applications from traditionally underrepresented communities are encouraged.
The statements in this description represent typical elements, criteria, and general work performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required for the job.
The Lucas Museum of Narrative Art is dedicated to the art of illustrated stories. Our mission is to inspire and connect people through the exploration of visual stories and their influences in society.
VALUES
Our internal and external practices are shaped by the following beliefs and behaviors.
People First : We meet people wherever they are (physically, intellectually, emotionally). Our inclusive practice connects who people are and what they find emotional in works of art.
Inspired : We believe that art can move you to feel, think, reflect, and act.
Collaborative : We believe that nimble thinking and working together yield exponential results.
STRATEGIC PRIORITIES
Narrative Art :
Amplify the social impact of storytelling and illustration.
Community :
Connect to a broad and diverse public.
Operational Excellence :
Create a healthy and durable institution.
All staff at the Lucas Museum of Narrative Art lead through a deep commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, both within the Museum and with the communities that we serve.
Salary and titles will be assigned commensurate to the successful candidates’ education and experience. An attractive compensation package will be offered to the successful candidate(s).
Pursuant to the Lucas Museum of Narrative Art’s COVID-19 Mandatory Vaccination Policy, the museum requires all new hires to provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination as a condition of employment absent an approved medical and / or religious exemption. Upon hire, all new hires will receive detailed instructions on complying with this policy. Federal, state, or local public health directives may impose additional requirements.
We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.