Emergency Preparedness Partner (1.0 FTE)

Building Location
Building B - St Marys Medical Center

Department
45240 Emergency Management

Job Description:
Under the direction of the Emergency Preparedness Program Manager, the Emergency Preparedness Partner assists with plans for Emergency Preparedness for Essentia East. Assists with development, management and annual evaluation of the Emergency Operation Plan. Work involves assisting in coordination of all operational activities and planning for emergency support functions for the Essentia East Health Emergency Response Plan. Responsible to assist Essentia East facilities are working to meet all regulatory requirements for Emergency Preparedness. Assesses needs on an ongoing basis and develops an action plan to fulfill defined needs. Organizes, manages, conducts and documents Emergency Preparedness exercises, including decontamination and other drills, to support compliance with regulatory requiremnets and guidelines. Coordinates and implements education for leaders, staff and departments of the Essentia Health System. Along with the Emergency Preparedness program manager will serve as a representative of Essentia East in community, regional, state, and national emergency operations, and co-coordinates emergency response activities with state, county and municipal authorities. Collaborates with Emergency Preparedness leaders from other regions of the Essentia System. Work Experience: Demonstrated experience in Emergency Preparedness required with healthcare experience strongly preferred. Demonstrated experience in planning and managing projects/programs, including demonstrated ability to work in a cooperative manner with a variety of colleagues. Experience with the presentation of training programs to a diverse audience.
Education Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in related field; Master's degree preferred. 

Successful completion of FEMA courses 100, 200 and 700

Licensure/Certification Qualifications:

No certification/licensure required.

Pay Range
$57262 - $85883 / year

The approximate base compensation range is posted, but the actual offer will reflect our total compensation and benefits package. The offer will be determined by a number of factors including the selected candidate’s experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, FTE, as well as internal equity among our team.

Effective December 1, 2019: Job offers are contingent upon successful completion of a post-offer assessment, including a urine drug screen, immunization review, proof of required vaccinations, and background check. Essentia Health is committed to maintaining a work environment free from the influence of illegal drugs and alcohol.

Essentia Health EEO:
Essentia Health is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, sexual identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.