DSHS Maple Lane Safety and Emergency Preparedness Manager

Job Summary

Reliable emergency response begins long before an emergency happens. The Behavioral Health Treatment Centers (BHTCs) are seeking a Safety & Emergency Preparedness Manager to lead emergency preparedness, workplace safety, and operational readiness across multiple treatment campuses. This role ensures the organization is prepared to respond effectively to emergencies while maintaining compliance with state safety regulations and accreditation standards.

• Lead emergency preparedness and continuity planning across multiple campuses.
• Ensure required emergency drills, inspections, and safety exercises are completed.
• Maintain emergency management plans and annual emergency supply inventories.
• Coordinate workplace safety programs and respond to safety incidents and concerns.
• Oversee regulatory compliance with Department of Health, Labor & Industries, and other applicable standards.
• Coordinate audits and maintain ongoing readiness for regulatory inspections.
• Partner with local emergency response agencies, including the West Thurston County Fire Department and the Thurston County Sheriff’s Office.
• Chair or participate in workplace violence prevention and safety committees.
• Supervise two Occupational Safety and Health Specialists.
• Prepare required monthly safety and workplace violence reports.

• Bachelor’s degree in occupational safety and health, safety studies, emergency management, natural science, business or public administration, health sciences, or a related field and five years of professional experience in occupational safety and health or workplace safety programs.
• Professional experience in a related field may substitute year‑for‑year for the educational requirement.
• Strong background in occupational safety, emergency management, or workplace safety.
• Organized, proactive, and comfortable coordinating across multiple departments while balancing regulatory requirements with day‑to‑day operations.
• Experience leading emergency preparedness and identifying opportunities to improve processes.

If this sounds like the role you’ve been working toward, we want to hear from you.

• Resume
• Letter of interest highlighting your relevant experience.

Email kris.george.gov and reference job number 05343.

Washington State Department of Social and Health Services is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in any area of employment, its programs or services on the basis of age, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity/expression, marital status, race, creed, color, national origin, religion or beliefs, political affiliation, military status, honorably discharged veteran, Vietnam Era, recently separated or other protected veteran status, the presence of any sensory, mental, physical disability or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability, equal pay or genetic information.

Persons requiring accommodation in the application process or this job announcement in an alternative format may contact the Recruiter at (360) 725‑5810. Applicants who are deaf or hard of hearing may call through Washington Relay Service by dialing 7‑1‑1 or 1‑800‑833‑6384.

Washington State offers a competitive benefits package, including medical, dental, life insurance, short‑term and long‑term disability, flexible spending accounts, retirement plans, paid leave, and employee assistance programs.