Director Planning and Business Continuity, Enterprise Emergency Management

Enterprise Emergency Management

Full Time

78134BR

Job Summary

The Director of Planning and Business Continuity within Enterprise Emergency Management (EEM) is responsible for leading the strategic direction and execution of comprehensive emergency management and business continuity planning across the UCSF enterprise. This position will oversee the development, implementation, and continuous refinement of the organization's emergency management preparedness, readiness, response, recovery and business continuity plans and processes while providing expertise to resilience and other programs involving emergency management. The Director will execute program needs directly while also leading and directing a team of professionals. Coordination within EEM and across departments and stakeholders will ensure an integrated approach towards emergency management at all levels of UCSF. Strategic and operational plans will be developed and updated to be executable, practical and meet and exceed all regulations and requirements at the local, state, and federal level. The planning process will include active engagement with teams across UCSF to ensure understanding and utilization of all plans, incorporating lessons learned through working groups, training, and exercises. As part of the EEM leadership team, the Director will act on behalf of the Executive Director as needed and collaborate closely within EEM, across UCSF and with external organizations. This position and team will engage in all aspects of emergency management including preparedness, response, recovery, mitigation, business continuity and resiliency efforts providing planning and business continuity leadership and expertise.

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Department Description

Enterprise Emergency Management at UCSF focuses its work on the four phases of Emergency Management (Preparedness, Mitigation, Response, and Recovery) and Business Continuity. This work helps maintain a safe environment for the people of and at UCSF and the surrounding community during normal and emergency situations. Enterprise Emergency Management strives to be a national and international leader by developing and maintaining high functioning emergency management and business continuity programs that implement and develop best practices, using a progressive and modern approach to an ever-changing environment.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in emergency management, public administration, health, higher education management, or a related field.
• Ten years or more of relevant progressive experience.
• In-depth knowledge of federal, state, and local emergency management laws, regulations, and guidelines, preferably in healthcare and/or higher education institutions.
• Comprehensive understanding of emergency management and business continuity requirements at the local, state, and federal levels.
• Strong management skills to lead and direct subordinate staff in different programs, integrating multiple highly regulated subject areas effectively.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communications skills, including political acumen and ability to communicate with diverse constituencies and senior management.
• Solid skills to create, develop, and implement emergency management and business continuity projects / programs.
• Ability to respond to and direct the response and recovery to emergency management situations including follow-up evaluations, critiquing response and recovery efficacy, and recommending and implementing changes as needed.
• Proficiency in using Microsoft Office Suite and other planning and/or business continuity software or systems.
• Collaborative work style with excellent negotiation and influencing skills.
• Demonstrated resiliency and adaptability in a fast-paced, changing environment.
• Commitment to fostering diversity, equity, inclusion, and anti-racism in the workplace.
• Ability to work independently and follow through on assignments with minimal direction.
• Ability to recognize organizational, operational, and cultural differences to guide decision-making in using standard approaches or adaptability to achieve desired outcomes.
• Proven leadership or management experience in emergency management, with a preference for experience in healthcare and/or higher education sectors, or related fields.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in a related field.
• Strong knowledge and understanding of health systems and/or higher education.
• Certified Emergency Manager at a state, national or international program.
• Qualifications (past or current) in Incident Command System/Incident Management/Support related positions from an accredited government organization.
• Business Continuity related training and/or certification.
• Planning and/or program management related training and/or certification.

About UCSF

At UCSF Health, our mission of innovative patient care, advanced technology and pioneering research is redefining what's possible for the patients we serve - a promise we share with the professionals who make up our team.

Consistently ranked among the top 10 hospitals nationwide by U.S. News & World Report - UCSF Health is committed to providing the most rewarding work experience while delivering the best care available anywhere. In an environment that allows for continuous learning and opportunities for professional growth, UCSF Health offers the ideal atmosphere in which to best use your skills and talents.

Pride Values

UCSF is a diverse community made of people with many skills and talents. We seek candidates whose work experience or community service has prepared them to contribute to our commitment to professionalism, respect, integrity, diversity and excellence - also known as our PRIDE values.

In addition to our PRIDE values, UCSF is committed to equity - both in how we deliver care as well as our workforce. We are committed to building a broadly diverse community, nurturing a culture that is welcoming and supportive, and engaging diverse ideas for the provision of culturally competent education, discovery, and patient care. Additional information about UCSF is available at

Join us to find a rewarding career contributing to improving healthcare worldwide.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of California San Francisco is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age or protected veteran status.

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Organization

Health

Job Code and Payroll Title

000473 EHS MGR 1

Job Category

Security and Public Safety

Bargaining Unit

99 - Policy-Covered (No Bargaining Unit)

Employee Class

Career

Percentage

100%

Location

Flexible (combination of onsite and remote work), Hybrid, Minnesota Street (SF), San Francisco, CA

Shift

Days

Shift Length

8 Hours

Additional Shift Details

M-F