Director of Environmental Safety and Emergency Management

The State of Maryland is hiring a Director of Environmental Safety and Emergency Management for Springfield Hospital Center in Sykesville, MD. The role involves managing the Environment of Care for approximately 250 patients and overseeing emergency planning and management. Candidates need a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field and significant experience in health services, including managerial roles. Desired qualifications include knowledge of Life Safety Code Standards and emergency management activities.
GRADE

16 \n

LOCATION OF POSITION

MDH, Springfield Hospital Center, Sykesville, MD\n

Main Purpose of Job

The main purpose of this position is to manage the Environment of Care (EOC) as it relates to personnel, materials, equipment and the physical environment for approximately 250 patients and residents; 700 staff, volunteers, and visitors in collaboration with the Director of Performance Improvement & Pt. Safety, COO, and Maintenance and Safety Committee. This position will oversee and monitor all Environment of Care (EOC) and Life Safety activities including identifying problem areas, devising and implementing solutions for a facility with 300 acres, 20+ buildings and 12 patient care units. This position directs the emergency planning and management for the hospital in collaboration with the county and state in accordance with their guidance.\n

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education:A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in nursing, social work, psychology, education, counseling, or a related field. \nExperience:Six years professional experience in health services, three years must have been in Health Services professional clinical or administrative services in areas other than Mental Health, Developmental Disabilities or Addictions and two years must have been at the managerial or supervisory level.\nNotes:\n1. Candidates may substitute the possession of a Master's degree or a Doctorate degree in a health or human services field from an accredited college or university for up to two years of the required general experience.\n2. Candidates may substitute the possession of a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in another field plus an additional year of professional experience in health services for the required education. \n3. Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a commissioned officer in Health Care Administration classifications or Health Services Administration specialty codes in the health related field of work on a year-for-year basis for the required experience and education.\n

DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

The desired candidate should possess the following:\n\n\n Experience applying Life Safety Code Standards\n Experience maintaining health and safety compliance according to Joint Commission Standards\n Experience developing and operationalizing all planning, training and exercising related to emergency management activities\n Experience maintaining up-to-date information on current products used throughout the facility for Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) compliance\n\n\n

SELECTION PROCESS

Applicants who meet the minimum (and selective) qualifications will be included in further evaluation. The evaluation may be a rating of your application based on your education, training and experience as they relate to the requirements of the position.Therefore, it is essential that you provide complete and accurate information on your application.Please report all related education, experience, dates and hours of work.Clearly indicate your college degree and major on your application, if applicable. For education obtained outside the U.S., any job offer will be contingent on the candidate providing an evaluation for equivalency by a foreign credential evaluation service prior to starting employment (and may be requested prior to interview).\nComplete applications must be submitted by the closing date.Information submitted after this date will not be added.\nIncorrect application forms will not be accepted.Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application.\nCandidates may remain on thecertified eligible list for a period of at least one year. The resulting certified eligible list for this recruitment may be used for similar positions in this or other State agencies.\n

BENEFITS

STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS\n

FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS

Online applications are highly recommended. However, if you are unable to apply online,the paper application (and supplemental questionnaire) may be submitted to MDH, Recruitment and Selection Division, 201 W. Preston St., Room 114-B, Baltimore, MD 21201.Paper application materials must be received by 5 pm, close of business, on the closing date for the recruitment, no postmarks will be accepted.\nIf additional information is required, the preferred method is to upload. If you are unable to upload, please fax the requested informationto 410-333-5689.Only additional materials that are required will be accepted for this recruitment. All additional information must be received by the closing date and time.\nFor questions regarding this recruitment, please contact theMDH Recruitment and Selection Division at 410-767-1251.\nIf you are having difficulty with your user account or have general questions about the online application system, please contact the MD Department of Budget and Management, Recruitment and Examination Division at 410-767-4850 orApplication.Help@maryland.gov.\nAppropriate accommodations for individuals with disabilities are available upon request by calling: 410-767-1251 or MD TTY Relay Service 1-800-735-2258.\nWe thank our Veterans for their service to our country.\nPeople with disabilities and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.\nAs an equal opportunity employer, Maryland is committed to recruitment, retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the State's diversity.\n