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Emergency Management Specialist
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An Emergency Management Director plans and directs disaster response or crisis management activities, primarily for state and local governments. Directs preparation of emergency plans and disaster preparedness training. Surveys community resources available for emergencies, provides outreach to community groups and businesses on disaster and/or emergency response plans and procedures.
$98,712 / year median in California
+10% projected growth
Job Description
Emergency Management Specialist UCLA Health - 4.1 Los Angeles, CA Job Details $82,434.24 - $171,779.76 a year 13 hours ago Qualifications Stakeholder relationship building Full Job Description Description Join UCLA Health's Office of Emergency Preparedness and be part of a nationally recognized team dedicated to advancing healthcare resilience, emergency preparedness, and disaster response. Supporting Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center, Resnick Neuropsychiatric Hospital, Santa Monica UCLA Medical Center, West Valley UCLA Medical Center, and UCLA Health's extensive ambulatory care network, this position offers a unique opportunity to work at the forefront of healthcare emergency management within one of the nation's leading academic health systems. The Emergency Management Specialist contributes to all phases of the emergency management cycle, including mitigation, preparedness, response, recovery, and continuity planning. The ideal candidate has experience in emergency management, healthcare preparedness, business continuity, public safety, or a related field, along with a working knowledge of the Hospital Incident Command System (HICS), Incident Command System (ICS), Standardized Emergency Management System (SEMS), and National Incident Management System (NIMS). As a member of a highly collaborative and forward-thinking team, you will help develop innovative solutions to emerging preparedness challenges, leverage technology to enhance situational awareness and operational readiness, evaluate and implement new systems and tools, and contribute to the development of best practices that influence healthcare emergency management across the organization and beyond. This role offers the opportunity to work alongside leaders in the field while helping shape the future of preparedness in a complex healthcare environment. Key responsibilities include developing and maintaining emergency operations and continuity plans; coordinating training, exercises, and readiness initiatives; supporting emergency response and recovery operations; conducting hazard and risk assessments; facilitating multidisciplinary preparedness projects; preparing after-action reports and improvement plans; and ensuring compliance with regulatory, accreditation, and grant requirements. The Emergency Management Specialist plays a critical role in strengthening UCLA Health's ability to prepare for, respond to, and recover from emergencies while driving continuous improvement and operational excellence.