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Emergency Preparedness Specialist

Albany, NY · On-site

$69K - $80K/yr

Duties Description The Emergency Management Specialist plays a key role in developing, coordinating, and implementing emergency preparedness, response, recovery, and mitigation programs for SUNY ...

Advocate Aurora Health

$38.20 - $57.30/hr

Coordinating the hospital's Emergency Management Program. * Serves as a mentor for professional ... preparedness processes. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED * Basic computer skills. Self ...

State of Maryland

MD · On-site

$58K - $60K/yr

Assists with volunteer management activities throughout the deployment cycle, including ... Experience in emergency preparedness (e.g., assisting with emergency response planning ...

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As of Jul 4, 2026, the average yearly pay for emergency preparedness manager in the United States is $99,879.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $82,500.00 and $107,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an Emergency Preparedness Manager, and why are they important?

To thrive as an Emergency Preparedness Manager, you need comprehensive knowledge of emergency management principles, risk assessment, and disaster response, typically supported by a relevant degree and certifications like Certified Emergency Manager (CEM). Familiarity with incident command systems (ICS), emergency operations software, and federal guidelines such as FEMA protocols is crucial. Strong leadership, problem-solving, and communication skills set top performers apart, enabling effective coordination under pressure. These competencies ensure rapid, organized responses to crises, safeguarding lives and assets during emergencies.

What is the difference between Emergency Preparedness Manager vs Emergency Response Coordinator?

AspectEmergency Preparedness ManagerEmergency Response Coordinator
CertificationsFEMA certifications, CPR, first aidFEMA certifications, CPR, first aid
Work EnvironmentPlanning, training, policy developmentOn-site response, incident management
Employer & IndustryCorporations, government agencies, healthcareEmergency services, government agencies

While both roles focus on safety and emergency management, the Emergency Preparedness Manager primarily develops plans, conducts training, and prepares organizations for potential emergencies. In contrast, the Emergency Response Coordinator is more involved in immediate incident response and on-the-ground management during emergencies.

What Does an Emergency Preparedness Manager Do?

An emergency preparedness manager plans the response in the event of an emergency. Your duties in this position include performing research and coming up with a strategy to deal with different types of disasters. You may help coordinate the response of various agencies and share your plan with each group to ensure proper preparation. Your responsibilities include evaluating your strategies by performing drills. You then change emergency protocols if necessary. Other duties include making arrangements for the communications, supplies, and equipment required for the response effort. As an emergency preparedness manager, you also help coordinate operations in the event of an actual emergency.

How does an Emergency Preparedness Manager typically collaborate with other departments during crisis planning and response?

Emergency Preparedness Managers work closely with a range of departments, such as public safety, facilities, communications, and human resources, to develop and implement effective emergency plans. They often lead cross-functional meetings and training exercises to ensure all teams understand their roles during an incident. During actual emergencies, they coordinate real-time communication and resource allocation among departments, ensuring a unified and efficient response. This collaborative approach not only improves crisis outcomes but also fosters a culture of preparedness organization-wide.

What does an Emergency Preparedness Manager do?

An Emergency Preparedness Manager is responsible for developing plans and procedures to respond to natural disasters, accidents, and other emergencies. They coordinate training, conduct risk assessments, and work with local agencies to ensure readiness. Their role includes updating emergency protocols, conducting drills, and managing resources to minimize the impact of emergencies on people and property. They play a crucial part in ensuring the safety and resilience of organizations and communities.
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Infographic showing various Emergency Preparedness Manager job openings in the United States as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 87% Full Time, 12% Part Time, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 99% Physical, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $99,879 per year, or $48 per hour.
Emergency Preparedness Coordinator

Emergency Preparedness Coordinator

Overland Park Regional Medical Center

Overland Park, KS • On-site

Other

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 10 days ago

Job description

Last year our HCA Healthcare colleagues invested over 156,000 hours volunteering in our communities. As an Emergency Preparedness Coordinator with Overland Park Regional Medical Center you can be a part of an organization that is devoted to giving back!

Job Summary and Qualifications

The Emergency Program Coordination manages the administration of the Emergency Preparedness policies, procedures and program. The Emergency Preparedness coordinator carries out responsibilities in some of the following functional areas: (1) Planning and executing training exercises for the hospital; (2) Representing OPRMC at various emergency preparedness meeting on local, regional and state levels; (3) Oversees utilization of grants and special funding.   


What you will do in this role: 


  • Provides overall support to the hospital’s preparedness efforts.  
  • Planning and executing training and exercises.  
  • Writing After Action Report (AAR).  
  • Represents the hospital at various emergency preparedness meetings at the local, regional and state levels.   
  • Fulfills responsibilities with the long-range plan, mission, vision and values of HCA and MidAmerica division.  
  • Oversees implementation of NIMS compliance and tracks educational requirements.  
  • Coordinates and oversees utilization of grants and special funding.  
  • Supports the facility’s Standards of Performance and ICARE values 

What qualifications you will need: 


  • Minimum of 2 years in an Emergency Preparedness or Security related field. Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.   
  • Advanced training for National Incident Management System (NIMS), National Disaster Medical System (NDMS), Hospital Incident Command Center (HICS), Hospital Emergency Response Training (HERT) for Mass Casualty Incidents (MCI) and Chemical/Biological/Radiological/Nuclear Explosives (CBRNE) preferred.   
  • Detail oriented  
  • Technical skills: Teaching skills, written, verbal and facilitation skills, computer skills, internet/research skills, data analysis and statistical skills. 

Benefits

Overland Park Regional Medical Center, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

  • Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services
  • Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services
  • Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence
  • Savings and retirement resources, including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling
  • Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing
  • Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts

Learn more about Employee Benefits

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

Overland Park Regional Medical Center is a 340+ bed facility offering acute medical services to our patients. We are Johnson County’s only Pediatric Intensive Care Unit and Level II Trauma Center. We have an Accredited Stroke and Chest Pain Center. Our hospital is a premier area destination for Women's & Children’s healthcare services. We offer the region’s only Maternal Fetal Health Center to care for critically ill mothers and their babies. Our hospital has an antepartum unit, a labor and delivery unit, and a Level III NICU. We have four emergency rooms, including a dedicated Pediatric emergency room and two freestanding ERs located in Olathe and Shawnee. Each year our colleagues treat over 45,000 patients. Caring for patients is more than a job for us, it's our mission and our calling. OPRMC is part of HCA Midwest Health, Kansas City’s leading healthcare provider in the region.

HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.


"There is so much good to do in the world and so many different ways to do it."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.
HCA Healthcare Co-Founder

Be a part of an organization that invests in you! We are reviewing applications for our Emergency Preparedness Coordinator opening. Qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. Submit your application and help us raise the bar in patient care!

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

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