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Emergency Preparedness Director

Emergency Preparedness Director

University of Texas at AustinAustin, TX, United States
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Job Posting Title :

Emergency Preparedness Director

Hiring Department : Dell Medical School

Position Open To : All Applicants

Weekly Scheduled Hours :

40

FLSA Status : Exempt

Earliest Start Date :

Immediately

Position Duration : Expected to Continue

Location : UT MAIN CAMPUS

Job Details : Purpose

The Emergency Preparedness Director provides strategic and operational leadership for emergency preparedness and response activities across the University of Texas Health at Austin system. This critical leadership position plays a seminal role in safeguarding the health and safety of students, faculty, staff, patients and visitors across the UT Health Austin system by ensuring robust and proactive emergency preparedness and response.

Responsibilities

Emergency Preparedness Program Management

  • Develop and maintain Emergency Operations Plans (EOPs), Business Continuity Plans, and Hazard Vulnerability Analyses (HVAs).
  • Build systems, structures, and workflows that enable effective emergency response across departments.
  • Ensure program alignment with regulatory standards and organizational priorities.
  • Incorporate Technology and Data : Leverage emergency management software and data analytics to monitor risks, track compliance, and enhance response capabilities.

Facility Safety Audits and Risk Mitigation

  • Conduct safety rounds, inspections, and risk assessments.
  • Identify hazards and lead the implementation of mitigation strategies.
  • Monitor and ensure compliance with safety regulations and internal policies.
  • Emergency Exercises and Response Coordination

  • Design and lead drills, tabletop exercises, and full-scale simulations.
  • Conduct after-action reviews and develop improvement plans.
  • Activate and support response coordination during incidents and disasters.
  • Plan, coordinate and lead periodic drills and / or simulations or varying sizes and scopes, ensuring optimal training, readiness and emergency response preparedness across the entire organization.
  • Regulatory Compliance and Survey Readiness

  • Maintain documentation for continuous readiness with Joint Commission (TJC), CMS, OSHA, and NFPA standards.
  • Prepare the organization for regulatory audits through assessments and education.
  • Ensure emergency management components meet accreditation requirements.
  • Incident Leadership and Public Agency Coordination

  • Serve in a command role under the Hospital Incident Command System (HICS) or ICS during real events. Incumbent will serve as the primary representative for the UT Austin EOC when it is activated.
  • Liaise with local, regional, and federal agencies, healthcare coalitions, and emergency operations centers working in alignment with UT Austin Emergency Management.
  • Coordinate resource requests and information sharing during responses.
  • Training and Staff Education

  • Coordinate staff training on emergency procedures, infection control, and decontamination protocols.
  • Develop educational content for onboarding and ongoing training.
  • Promote a culture of preparedness and safety across the organization.
  • Support for Departmental Improvement Plans

  • Provide subject matter expertise and guidance on emergency preparedness best practices.
  • Assist departments with the development of corrective action plans and safety improvements.
  • Analyze data and trends to inform systemwide readiness initiatives.
  • Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Emergency Management, Public Health, Safety, Healthcare Administration, or a related field.
  • At least 5 years of healthcare experience in an acute care environment.
  • 3 years of experience in a leadership or director-level role.
  • Experience managing EM, BC, EOC, and / or LS programs and have been through TJC triannual surveys.
  • ICS / NIMS 300 and 400.
  • Knowledge of healthcare emergency management principles, including NIMS, ICS, and HICS.
  • Familiarity with TJC, CMS, OSHA, and NFPA requirements, especially in Life Safety and Emergency Management.
  • Strong understanding of risk assessment, mitigation planning, and safety audits in healthcare settings.
  • Ability to build enterprise-wide systems and protocols that support coordinated emergency response.
  • Demonstrated ability to lead multidisciplinary teams, communicate across organizational levels, and manage complex projects.
  • Skilled in training design, facilitation, and post-event analysis.
  • Effective oral and written communication, problem-solving, and data interpretation abilities.
  • Competency in using incident management software, Microsoft Office Suite, and other emergency systems.
  • Preferred Qualifications

  • Master's degree in a related field.
  • Experience in a complex health system, academic medical center, or multi-site ambulatory network.
  • Experience designing and leading systemwide emergency response exercises.
  • Exposure to biological threat response (e.g., special pathogens, CBRNE decontamination procedures).
  • CHEP (Certified Healthcare Emergency Professional)
  • CHSP (Certified Healthcare Safety Professional)
  • CEM (Certified Emergency Manager)
  • CHFM or other relevant safety or facilities management certification
  • Salary Range

    OPEN

    Required Materials

    Resume / CV

    3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor

    Letter of interest

    Important for applicants who are NOT current university employees or contingent workers : You will be prompted to submit your resume the first time you apply, then you will be provided an option to upload a new Resume for subsequent applications. Any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) will be uploaded in the Application Questions section; you will be able to multi-select additional files. Before submitting your online job application, ensure thatALLRequired Materials have been uploaded. Once your job application has been submitted, you cannot make changes.

    Important for Current university employees and contingent workers : As a current university employee or contingent worker, you MUST apply within Workday by searching for Find UT Jobs. If you are a current University employee, log-in to Workday, navigate to your Worker Profile, click the Career link in the left hand navigation menu and then update the sections in your Professional Profile before you apply. This information will be pulled in to your application. The application is one page and you will be prompted to upload your resume. In addition, you must respond to the application questionspresented to upload any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) that were noted above.

    Employment Eligibility :

    Regular staff who have been employed in their current position for the last six continuous months are eligible for openings being recruited for through University-Wide or Open Recruiting, to include both promotional opportunities and lateral transfers. Staff who are promotion / transfer eligible may apply for positions without supervisor approval.

    Retirement Plan Eligibility :

    The retirement plan for this position is Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS), subject to the position being at least 20 hours per week and at least 135 days in length. This position has the option to elect the Optional Retirement Program (ORP) instead of TRS, subject to the position being 40 hours per week and at least 135 days in length.

    Background Checks :

    A criminal history background check will be required for finalist(s) under consideration for this position.

    Equal Opportunity Employer :

    The University of Texas at Austin, as an equal opportunity / affirmative action employer ,complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.

    Pay Transparency :

    The University of Texas at Austin will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information.

    Employment Eligibility Verification :

    If hired, you will be required to complete the federal Employment Eligibility Verification I-9 form. You will be required to present acceptable and original documents to prove your identity and authorization to work in the United States. Documents need to be presented no later than the third day of employment. Failure to do so will result in loss of employment at the university.

    E-Verify :

    The University of Texas at Austin use E-Verify to check the work authorization of all new hires effective May 2015. The university's company ID number for purposes of E-Verify is 854197. For more information about E-Verify, please see the following :

  • E-Verify Poster (English and Spanish) [PDF]
  • Right to Work Poster (English) [PDF]
  • Right to Work Poster (Spanish) [PDF]
  • Compliance :

    Employees may be required to report violations of law under Title IX and the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act). If this position is identified a Campus Security Authority (Clery Act), you will be notified and provided resources for reporting. Responsible employees under Title IX are defined and outlined in HOP-3031 .

    The Clery Act requires all prospective employees be notified of the availability of the Annual Security and Fire Safety report. You may access the most recent report here or obtain a copy at University Compliance Services, 1616 Guadalupe Street, UTA 2.206, Austin, Texas 78701.

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