Safety Emergency Management Program Director - WMS Band 4 - Permanent
Safety Emergency Management Program Director - WMS Band 4 - Permanent
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Working Title:Safety & Emergency Management Program Director (SEMPD)
Classification:WMS Band 4
Job Status:FullTime/Permanent
Remote work noted as follows:This position offers some flexibility in scheduling; however it requires regular inoffice presence to effectively fulfill its responsibilities.
WDFW Program : Directors Office
Duty Station: Olympia Washington Thurston CountyPosting Timeframe:This recruitment is scheduled to be posted until April 24 2025. Application review is ongoing submit your application materials as soon as possible this recruitment may be closed at any time.
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Photo Caption:Region 3 South Central Deadwood Lakes CreditPublicJoe Tucker
Lead Safety. Drive Change. Protect People.
At Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) our mission includes safeguarding the people who protect Washingtons lands waters and wildlife.
We are seeking a strategic and experienced leader to serve as our Safety & Emergency Management Program Director (SEMPD). A highimpact role responsible for shaping and driving a culture of safety across our agency.
This is more than just a compliance role; its a leadership opportunity for someone who thrives on collaboration innovation and proactive risk management.
The SEMPD will serve as the agencys top safety expert working directly with executive leadership staff and external partners to implement worldclass safety standards and emergency preparedness strategies.
In this role you will:
- Set the vision for agencywide safety and emergency management programs
- Lead a team of safety professionals to advance policies training and compliance
- Ensure regulatory compliance with OSHA state and federal safety laws
- Develop and oversee WDFWs Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan (CEMP) and Continuity of Operations Plan (COOP)
- Advise executive leadership on critical safety decisions that impact employees operations and public trust
- Develop process and procedures to stop unsafe operations when necessary to protect employees and resources
- Foster a proactive safety culture through communication training and continuous improvement initiatives
This is a careerdefining opportunityfor a leader who is passionate about protecting people preventing risk and ensuring operational resilience. If you have the expertise leadership skills and vision to elevate safety at WDFW we want to hear from you.
What to Expect:
Among the varied range of responsibilities held within this role the Safety & Emergency Management Program Director will
- Provide the Executive Management Team (EMT) with realtime safety concerns safety recommendations and decisions to establish a safety culture with robust safety processes expert personnel and best practices training.
- Develop and maintain robust and productive relationships with all EMT members to ensure full implementation of a safety culture throughout WDFW.
- Lead and communicate clearly and consistently with the entire agency about safety changes and safety culture.
- Lead grow and support the safety professionals at WDFW
- Evaluate field emergency management and safety programs in conjunction with safety managers.
- Develop proactive and reactive actions to identify problem areas and ensure emergency and security plans as well as facilities and equipment meet established Federal State and local guidelines.
- Managing the Safety and Emergency Management Office.
- Develop monitor and update safety regulatory and awareness policies and educational training for management supervisors and employees.
- Distribute safety regulations and appropriate industry best practices as well as internal best practices to management supervisors and employees to ensure continuous learning and improvement in health and safety performance.
- Analyze safety performance make recommendations and drive positive changes.
- Develop monitor and distribute WDFW safety goals and/or benchmarks to employees and subcontractors.
- Lead and participate in project safety meetings as well as significant safety incident investigations and root cause analyses.
- Manage interactions and effectively communicate with all levels of management outside support/consulting and regulatory agency personnel.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
Work Setting including hazards:Desk assignment with some field work for emergency management support.
Schedule:Typically 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday Friday may be required to work occasional weekends and evenings depending on workload.
Travel Requirements:Some travel may be required throughout the State to attend trainings meetings and conferences.
Qualifications:
Required Qualifications:
Seven 7 years of leadership/managerial experience in organization wide emergency management safety or security operation principles.
Experience must include applying management principles including strategic and operational planning.
And all the following:
- Demonstrated experience in leading cultural change across an organization; experienced in leveraging multiple approaches to helping people adopt and implement sustained change.
- Demonstrated experience in leading continuous improvement activities and programs leveraging processes tools and best practices.
- Excellent soft skills in communicating effectively with all levels of the organization.
- Effective in influencing change across functional boundaries.
- Budget development and cost management experience.
- Strategic planning and project management experience.
- Management/Senior Leadership experience.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word Excel Power Point Outlook etc.
Certifications/Licenses:
- Valid Drivers License
Special Requirements/Conditions of Employment:
- Certificates of Completion for National Incident Management System (NIMS) Coursesand 800 to be completed within six 6 months of employment additional certificates required as NIMS expands their training program.
- First Aid Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and Automated External Defibrillator (AED) Certification to be completed within six 6 months of employment.
- Complete Incident Command System (ICS) 300 and 400 within one 1 year of employment.
- Complete the basic Community Emergency Response Team training class within one 1 year of employment.
Preferred Qualifications:
In addition to the required qualifications our ideal applicant will possess some or all the following:
- Bachelors degree with major study in Occupational Safety Public Safety Emergency Management Public Administration or equivalent.
- Post education certifications such as Certified Safety Professional (CSP) Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH) or Certified Hazardous Materials Manager (CHMM).
Your application should include the following:
- A completed online application showcasing how your qualifications align with the job requirements.
- An uptodate resume.
- A cover letter detailing your interest in the position your relevant skills and experience and why you are the ideal candidate.
- At least three professional references with current contact information.
Supplemental Information
In addition topayand otherspecial employee programs there are otherbenefitsthat WDFW employees may be eligible for. Click the Benefits tab at the top of this announcement to learn more.
Important Note:
All new employees must complete an Employment Eligibility Verification Form (I9 Form) on their first day of work. If hired for this or any position at WDFW you will be required to provide documentation proving you are eligible to work in the United States. For a list of acceptable documents please use the following link: and Military Spouse Preference Notice:
- Notify us of your veteran or military spouse status by email at.
- Veterans only Attach a copy of your DD214 (Member 4 copy) NGB 22 or USDVA signed verification of service letter.
- Please redact any PII (personally identifiable information) data such as social security numbers.
- Subject line must include recruitment number position and spouse/veteran (example:Biologist 1 Veteran)
- Include your name as it appears on your application in .
Diversity Equity and Inclusion Employer
As part of WDFWs efforts to advance respectful and inclusive work environments the Agency expects inclusivity as part of our professional interactions and communications. Therefore we want to ensure that all individuals feel welcome are treated fairly and respectfully. All staff are empowered to fully contribute to serving their work unit Agency and the citizens of Washington.
The Department of Fish and Wildlife is an equal opportunity employer. We strive to create a working environment that includes and respects cultural racial ethnic sexual orientation and gender identity diversity. Women racial and ethnic minorities persons of disability persons over 40 years of age disabled and Vietnam era veterans and people of all sexual orientations and gender identities are encouraged to apply.
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