Emergency Manager

Emergency Manager Overview

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Job Summary

The Emergency Manager leads emergency preparedness, response, and recovery efforts for our Kansas facilities. This role manages the local Emergency Management Program (EMP), develops policies and training, coordinates emergency operations, and supports post‑incident recovery. The Emergency Manager provides leadership to the Fire Brigade Supervisor and collaborates with designated emergency response personnel to ensure effective coordination of PECNA’s overall emergency readiness. This role is critical to strengthening facility resilience and aligning with PECNA’s safety and business continuity objectives.

The position requires strong leadership under pressure, collaboration with internal and external stakeholders, and proactive risk mitigation. Limited travel and availability for emergency response outside regular business hours, including evenings and weekends, are required.

Essential Duties Functional Leadership & Operations

• Manage the local Emergency Management Program (EMP) for Kansas‑area facilities, ensuring its relevance and effectiveness
• Maintain accurate and up‑to‑date emergency management documentation
• Respond to emergencies under pressure while managing competing priorities and deadlines
• Facilitate meetings and briefings with diverse stakeholders during or after emergency events
• Demonstrate initiative and manage multiple assignments with efficiency, ensuring timely and accurate completion of responsibilities

Strategic Alignment & Continuous Improvement

• Help develop, implement, and maintain emergency management policies, standards, and procedures
• Evaluate current risks and implement mitigation strategies aligned with company priorities
• Stay informed on emergency management best practices, standards, and technologies; recommend updates to company processes as needed
• Implement proactive problem‑solving strategies using internal and external best practices

Team Development & Knowledge Sharing

• Plan, deliver, and improve emergency training programs including seminars, tabletop exercises, drills, and functional simulations
• Evaluate the effectiveness of training exercises to ensure emergency plans are robust and participants are well‑prepared
• Foster internal capabilities by developing core competencies among key response personnel

Cross‑Functional Collaboration & Stakeholder Engagement

• Collaborate with PECNA Facilities Fire Systems staff and other internal partners to support a unified response strategy
• Build and maintain professional working relationships with fire departments, emergency medical services, and county emergency management officials
• Attend and participate in emergency preparedness meetings with local, regional, state, and federal agencies, addressing relevant recommendations and outcomes
• Assist with business continuity planning and engage in post‑incident recovery strategies with internal teams and community partners

Quality, Safety, Compliance, & Risk Management

• Remain available to respond to incidents on a 24/7 basis by assessing situations, triaging, and escalating to appropriate stakeholders
• Participate in incident investigations to identify root causes and recommend corrective actions to prevent recurrence

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and direction to the Fire Brigade Supervisor and coordinate with internal emergency response personnel to ensure cohesive and effective incident response

Travel Requirement

• Limited — occasional travel to support training, coordination, or post‑incident response at other sites

Required Education, Certifications, & Licenses

• Bachelor’s degree in emergency management, fire science, occupational safety, environmental health and safety, or a closely related field. Active enrollment in a bachelor’s degree program in emergency management with…