Emergency Manager

Oregon Health & Science University
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Emergency Manager
US-OR-Portland
Job ID: 2024-31468
Type: Regular Full-Time
# of Openings: 1
Category: Public Safety
Portland, OR (Marquam Hill)
Overview

• Coordinates and supports development of Continuity of Operations Planning, and reviews business continuity plans for OHSU departments and business units. This includes but is not limited to the development and maintenance of tools, web pages, resources, and technical guidance needed to assist departments in business continuity planning efforts. Additionally, this position is responsible for coordinating business continuity planning efforts and actions across business lines.
• Ongoing development of emergency management disaster assessment processes to measure University –wide capabilities and ensure assessment recommendations are prioritized into program goals and implemented in conjunction with a formalized OHSU emergency management policy. Development of Incident Management Teams to deliver effective incident management response and effective management of After Action Reports for continuous improvement to limit disruption to OHSU missions
• Leads the ongoing development of OHSU emergency management program within all departments of OHSU; to include external community partners including providing guidance to the Emergency Operations Center Incident Commander.
• Provide ongoing emergency management leadership and guidance to all OHSU departments and assists departments with developing necessary plans and training programs. Including but not limited to departmental, personal and family preparedness to ensure OHSU’s readiness and capacity to respond.
• On-call responsibilities to be available and ready to respond to Emergency Operations Centers, pages, or to act as a resource. This includes the ability to respond to multiple OHSU sites.
• Serve on committees, task force groups, quality teams and other collaborative interdepartmental efforts as assigned. Direct and conduct educational sessions on emergency preparedness (Departmental and Personal Preparedness, ICS 300 training).
• Liaison with Federal, State, Regional, County, City, and local public and private Emergency Management partners including representation on various external committees.
• Under the direction of Emergency Management Leadership, advises OHSU Executive Leadership on new developments, changes in emergency protocols, or other events that could impact the effectiveness of the emergency management program.

Responsibilities

• BA/BS in Emergency Management or other relevant BA/BS level degree from an accredited college or University; Diploma or certification in Risk Management desired.

• Five or more years direct experience in emergency management for a hospital, academic institution, city, county, state or large business operation including overall responsibility for emergency management program, drafting emergency operations plans, crisis management, conducting large scale drills, and business continuity planning.

• Experience in drafting emergency management policies and procedures.

• Proficient in using Microsoft office products, MS Access, and database tools.

• Ability to develop relationships and garner support as a change leader

• Ability to work independently and as a member of a team.

• Correct English usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation and vocabulary

• Ability to exercise good judgment, tact, and sensitivity

• Demonstrate organizational and analytical skills

• Compile and prepare reports, correspondence and financial analysis tools

• Operate standard office equipment including computers and related software applications Plan and organize work, meet schedules and timelines, maintain records; read, interpret, apply and explain rules, policies, procedures, regulations

• Skilled in budget preparation and management; knowledge of cost analysis techniques preferred

• Ability to resolve internal and external customer complaints and concerns

• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing

• Job Related Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (Competencies):

  • L449 ICS 100, 200, 300, 400, 700, 800 K2200, K2300

• National Incident Management Incident Command System Training certification including a minimum of ICS 100, 200, 300, 400, 700 and 800 required within the first six months of employment.

• Compliance with Code of Conduct, Respect in the workplace and Applicable policies, procedures and agreements related to position, department or OHSU as a whole

• Must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without accommodation

Qualifications

• Masters Level in Emergency Management or comparable work experience.

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