Safety EM Officer

At UW Health in northern Illinois, you will have:

• Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits package including: PTO, Medical, Dental, Vision, retirement, short and long-term disability, paternity leave, adoption assistance, tuition assistance
• Annual wellness reimbursement
• Opportunity for on-site day care through UW Health Kids
• Tuition reimbursement for career advancement–ask about our fully funded programs!
• Abundant career growth opportunities to nurture professional development
• Strong shared governance structure
• Commitment to employee voice

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Safety, Nursing, Engineering, Emergency Management, Business or related field. Four (4) years of combined education (Associate’s degree) and work experience may be considered in lieu of Bachelor’s degree, in addition to experience listed below. Required
• Master’s Degree in a related field. Preferred

Work Experience

• Three (3) years relevant experience, including one (1) year of progressively responsible experience within safety, including leadership and program management. Required
• Experience within an academic medical center or healthcare. Preferred
• Experience in respiratory protection, including knowledge of OSHA Respiratory Protection Standards. Preferred
• Experience with preparations and planning for emerging or special pathogens (biological threats). Preferred
• Experience in creating, facilitating, and conducting training. Preferred
• Experience in CBRNE (Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear, Explosive) decontamination procedures. Preferred
• Hazardous materials experience and training, such as Healthcare Emergency Response Training (HERT) or similar with decontamination. Required
• Experience establishing and maintaining effective working relationship with local jurisdictions, federal and state agencies, local government leadership, governing boards, community representatives and business, hospital/healthcare providers and other community organizations.

Licenses & Certifications

• NIMS IS-100, 200, 700, 800 within six months of hire. Required
• CSP, CHSP, CHFM, CEM, CHEC or other related certifications related to safety and emergency management. Preferred

Our Commitment to Social Impact and Belonging

UW Health is committed to fostering a workplace that creates belonging for everyone and is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. Our respect for people shines through patient care interactions and our daily work practices as we work to embrace the knowledge, unique perspectives and qualities each employee and faculty member brings to work each day. It is the policy of UW Health to provide equal opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.

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