Director, Disaster Preparedness

Company Description

We create world-class content, which we distribute across our portfolio of film, television, and streaming, and bring to life through our theme parks and consumer experiences. We own and operate leading entertainment and news brands, including NBC, NBC News, MSNBC, CNBC, NBC Sports, Telemundo, NBC Local Stations, Bravo, USA Network, and Peacock, our premium ad-supported streaming service. We produce and distribute premier filmed entertainment and programming through Universal Filmed Entertainment Group and Universal Studio Group, and have world-renowned theme parks and attractions through Universal Destinations & Experiences. NBCUniversal is a subsidiary of Comcast Corporation.

Here you can be your authentic self. As a company uniquely positioned to educate, entertain and empower through our platforms, Comcast NBCUniversal stands for including everyone. Our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion initiatives, coupled with our Corporate Social Responsibility work, is informed by our employees, audiences, park guests and the communities in which we live. We strive to foster a diverse, equitable and inclusive culture where our employees feel supported, embraced and heard. Together, we’ll continue to create and deliver content that reflects the current and ever-changing face of the world.

Job Description

NBCUniversal is seeking a dynamic, mature, experienced Disaster Preparedness professional to serve as the Director for Universal Studio’s Disaster Preparedness program.  The ideal individual will be able to communicate to stakeholders at all levels inspiring confidence in the Studio’s disaster preparedness program. The successful applicant will need to demonstrate mature judgement, outstanding reasoning skills and a dedication to excellence while also ensuring the safety of our employees, contractors, vendors, customers and guests.

Responsibilities:

• Reporting to the Vice President, Emergency Services, is responsible for coordinating the Studio’s Disaster Response and Emergency Response, including Facility and Floor Warden, Disaster Response Team, Emergency Operations Center, Incident Command Unit, and additional employee awareness and educational programs.
• Foster professional relationships with off-lot partners to include LA Co Fire, LASD, LAFD, LAPD and Cal OES
• Maintains the Studio’s Emergency Operation Plan
• Maintains the Studio’s Map Book
• Supervises the Emergency Services Training Coordinator
• Recruits employee volunteers to ensure adequate numbers of Floor Wardens, Facility Wardens, and Team members are maintained.
• Develops and conducts quarterly Table Top and Functional Exercises for management, security and external partners
• Develops, coordinates and conducts bi-annual exercise of the Studio Action Plan
• Develops, coordinates and conducts annual Studio Disaster Exercise
• Develops, communicates, supervises and conducts monthly training classes.
• Supervises monthly radio drills, Disaster Response Team Training, annual full-scale exercises, quarterly Emergency Operations Center (EOC) and Incident Command Unit (ICU) drills.
• Plans, organizes, and conducts Certified Emergency Response Team (CERT) training.
• Assists with the maintenance and publication of maps, manuals, directories, and plans.
• Responsible for the company’s EOC and ICU.
• Responsible for coordinating activities and additional assignments within the EOC during an emergency.
• Responsible for maintaining inventory control and inspection records for emergency preparedness supplies, assigned team member equipment, radios, and equipment.
• Primary trainer for the Studio’s Civilian Emergency Response Training (CERT) program

Qualifications

Requirements:

• High School Diploma or GED equivalency required.
• 5+ years experience in Disaster/Emergency Management.
• Current Certified Emergency Manger or able to attain within 2 years
• Required to be available at any time to respond to emergencies at the Studio or associated locations.  Willingness to work possible overtime and weekends
• Willing to travel between the Universal City, Glendale and Beverly Hills locations
• Homeland Security Exercise Evaluation Program certification
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Customer service oriented

Desired:

• Proven ability to handle heavy workload and meet deadlines.
• Possess excellent computer skills including, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, PageMaker
• American Red Cross CPR Instructor preferred
• CERT Train the Trainer certification pref