Emergency Management Specialist

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



Click here for more information about equivalencies:
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.