Emergency Management Specialist
University of Kentucky
Fayette County, Lexington, KY, USA
10/6/2024
Project Management / Professional Services
Full Time
Job Title
Emergency Management Specialist
Requisition Number
RE47562
Working Title
Department Name
3HD00:Office Of Emergency Management
Work Location
Lexington, KY
Grade Level
44
Salary Range
$43,805-70,075/year
Type of Position
Staff
Position Time Status
Full-Time
Required Education
BS
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https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalencies
Required Related Experience
0 yrs
Required License/Registration/Certification
None.
Physical Requirements
Lifting, pushing, pulling up to 50 lbs., sitting for extended periods of time; including sitting at computer workstation. Occasional risk of injuries from use of equipment on the job, loud noises, temperature extremes, hazardous chemicals and fumes including waste, burns, cuts/punctures, combative/violent people, and animal handling (including carcasses).
Shift
Primarily Monday – Friday 8:00 am – 5:00 pm with flexibility for trainings, presentations, etc outside of these hours.
Job Summary
The Emergency Management (EM) Specialist serves in the UK HealthCare enterprise and reports directly to the Director of Emergency Management. The primary responsibilities of the EM Specialist include Training Compliance, Program Development Exercises and Communication Planning, Regulatory Compliance, Hospital Compliance and Professional Development.
Specific duties include establishing and maintaining a communications platform and program development through exercises, ensuring key University and hospital personnel receive appropriate mandatory training in emergency preparedness, assisting with accreditation yearly, and continuing professional development and training. This position can be interchangeable with the role of Emergency Management Educator within the UK HealthCare Emergency Management Division.
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities
This position will require candidates to take a polygraph examination as part of the University Police Department’s employment process.
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?
No
Preferred Education/Experience
Deadline to Apply
10/20/2024
Our University Community
We value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place for everyone to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus.
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we strongly encourage veterans, individuals with disabilities, women, and all minorities to consider our employment opportunities.
Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.