Division Leader, Emergency Services

The expected hiring range for this position is:

Please note that the pay range information is a general guideline only. The pay offered to a selected candidate will be determined based on factors such the scope and responsibilities of the position, qualifications of the selected candidate, business considerations, internal equity, and external market pay for comparable jobs.

About the Role:

Under limited direction, the Division Leader, Emergency Services provides strategic leadership, operational oversight, and long‑term planning for the Emergency Services Division within the Security and Emergency Management Directorate (SEMD). This role is responsible for directing and integrating the Fire and Emergency Management Departments. The Division Leader drives emergency preparedness, emergency response, emergency recovery, risk assessments and planning, collaboration and communication with internal and external stakeholders.

What your day-to-day as a Division Leader, Emergency Services at Fermilab will look like:

Strategic Planning and Execution

• Develops and executes a division-level strategic and business plan for the Emergency Services Division in alignment with SEMD and Laboratory priorities.
• Partners with the Senior Director, SEMD to define critical outcomes and implement major initiatives and key actions supporting the Laboratory agenda.
•  Establishes long-term goals, operating frameworks, and performance metrics to ensure reliable, efficient, and mission-aligned SEMD operations.
• Translates institutional strategy into actionable and practical emergency management workflows and programs.
• Champions and implements directorate and Laboratory culture change initiatives within the Division.
• Integrates activities vertically within SEMD and horizontally across the Laboratory to ensure coordinated execution of strategic and operational objectives.

Program and Project Delivery

• Ensures reliable delivery of essential emergency communication, medical, and personnel and public safety.
• Oversees the on-site Fire Department, Emergency Management Department, and Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan (CEMP
• Guides teams in a safe and efficient crises resolution by maintaining composure under pressure, communicating clearly, and team collaboration.
• Develops and maintains emergency operation plans, training exercises, interagency relationships, warning and alert systems, hazard mitigation strategy, records and documentation, and personnel awareness programs. 
• Leads the implementation and continuous improvement of operational readiness strategies such as Emergency Operations Plans and Continuity of Operations Plans (COOP).
• Ensures operational readiness through effective planning, scheduling, procurement coordination, and adherence to industry best practices.

People and Organizational Leadership

• Exercises full authority over division personnel actions including hiring decisions, promotions, performance evaluations, professional development, disciplinary actions, and terminations for both union and non-union staff. Attracts, develops and retains human capital to sustain division capability.
• Leads all aspects of workforce management, including recruitment, hiring, performance management, training, and employee development.
• Fosters a collaborative, inclusive, and high-performance culture focused on safety, accountability, and operational excellence.
• Develops and retains a skilled workforce capable of planning for, mitigating, responding to, and recovering from emergency events of varying scale and complexity. 
• Drives workforce planning and succession strategies to ensure long-term organizational capability.
• Models and reinforces Laboratory values, safety culture, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Financial and Operational Management

• Develops, manages, and monitors the Division’s annual operating budget, including staffing, maintenance funding, materials, and contracted services.
• Establishes financial strategies, forecasts, and cost controls.
• Allocates personnel and resources to optimize operational performance and meet mission priorities.
• Oversees procurement planning, resource utilization, and operational readiness activities across the Division.
• Ensures effective stewardship of emergency management facilities and systems.
• Identifies operational risks and infrastructure vulnerabilities, developing mitigation and investment strategies.

Sponsor and External Engagement

• Serves as a key representative for the Emergency Services