Emergency Services Manager

Company Description

            We are seeking a dynamic, compelling, and experienced Emergency Management professional to serve as the Manager for Universal Studio’s Disaster Preparedness program.  The ideal individual will be able to effectively communicate to stakeholders at all levels inspiring confidence and engagement in the Studio’s disaster preparedness program. The successful applicant will need to demonstrate sound judgement, outstanding reasoning skills, a calm demeanor and a dedication to excellence while   ensuring the safety of our employees, contractors, vendors, customers and guests.

Job Description

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 on and off-lot public 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 Disaster Preparedness staff as directed.
• Recruits employee volunteers to ensure adequate numbers of Floor Wardens, Facility Wardens, and Disaster Response Volunteer Team members are maintained.
• 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 Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) training.
• Coordinates annual employee emergency training and documentation with Floor Wardens.
• Assists with the maintenance and publication of maps, manuals, directories, and plans.
• Responsible for maintenance, staffing and operation of 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 Disaster Response Team

Qualifications

Requirements:

• High School Diploma or GED equivalency required.
• Completion of FEMA Professional Development Series 1.
•  5+ years experience in similarly managerial role over Disaster/Emergency Management responsibilities.
• Current Certified Emergency Manger or able and willing 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  overtime and weekends as needed.
• Must be willing to travel between the Universal City Studio Lot and other greater LA locations as needed
• Must be willing to take a drug test and submit to a background investigation
• Must have an unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States
• Homeland Security Exercise Evaluation Program certification

Desired:

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Customer service oriented.
• 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 preferred
• Master Exercise Practitioner (MEP) preferred

Salary Range: $105,000 - $115,000; bonus eligible 

Additional Information

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