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Emergency Management Coordinator

Yesterday Boston, MA

Job Description

The Lemuel Shattuck Hospital (LSH), operated by the Massachusetts Department of Public Health (DPH), is seeking an experienced individual to be the Emergency Management Coordinator. The incumbent is responsible for the planning, implementation, and coordination of emergency management activities within the hospital. This role is critical in ensuring the hospital's readiness to respond effectively to emergencies, disasters, and other crisis situations. The Emergency Management Coordinator will work closely with various departments and stakeholders to develop and maintain comprehensive emergency management plans, facilitate training and exercises, and promote a culture of preparedness and resilience.



Duties and Responsibilities (these duties are a general summary and not all inclusive):

  • Support the development, review, and revision of the Emergency Operations Plan (EOP), Emergency Management Program, and Occupant Emergency Plan (OEP) to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations, as well as Joint Commission and CMS standards.
  • Conduct risk assessments and Hazard Vulnerability Analyses (HVAs) with department leaders to identify threats and vulnerabilities.
  • Plan, implement, and evaluate emergency preparedness trainings, drills, and exercises in alignment with HSEEP standards.
  • Develop exercise objectives, scenarios, and timelines; lead post-exercise evaluations and produce After-Action Reports (AARs) with corrective action recommendations.
  • Track and monitor corrective actions to support continuous improvement in emergency preparedness.
  • Coordinate the hospital's Emergency Operations Center (EOC) during emergencies and support activation of the Incident Command System (ICS).
  • Serve as a liaison to local, state, and federal emergency response agencies; maintain strong relationships with fire, police, EMS, and public health partners.
  • Support post-incident recovery planning, including continuity of operations.
  • Promote a culture of preparedness by engaging staff, leadership, and community partners in emergency planning and education.
  • Assist in developing and maintaining emergency communication and alerting systems.
  • Provide emergency preparedness training and education for hospital staff.
  • Collaborate with leadership to identify funding opportunities and assist in preparing and submitting grant proposals to DHS, state agencies, and other relevant entities.
  • Participate in planning and executing at least two annual exercises related to the EOP.

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Required Qualifications:

  • Shows strong ability to communicate clearly in both oral and written form.
  • Demonstrates proficiency in analytical and evaluative methods and techniques.
  • Interact with others in a tactful, respectful, and professional manner.
  • Apply sound judgment when making decisions.
  • Adapts effectively to shifting situations and evolving emergency or program needs.
  • Interprets and applies relevant laws, regulations, policies, and procedures governing assigned activities.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Understands the laws, regulations, policies, procedures, standards, and guidelines governing assigned unit activities.
  • Possesses knowledge of the agency's organizational structure and functional responsibilities.
  • Demonstrates familiarity with proper procedures for making and receiving agency telephone calls.
  • Recognizes the types and appropriate uses of agency forms.

Hours: Monday-Friday 8:30-4:30PM, Weekends Off

About the Lemuel Shattuck Hospital:

Lemuel Shattuck Hospital is a fully Joint Commission accredited teaching facility that provides acute, subacute, and ambulatory care to patients referred by public agencies and private sector providers. Shattuck Hospital's services help economically and socially disadvantaged patients to get high quality, cost-effective care from a staff that respects their dignity.

Located in the heart of Boston's Jamaica Plain neighborhood, the Shattuck Hospital includes 248 inpatient beds including 95 Psychiatric beds and 29 Correctional Health beds. In addition, the Shattuck has a full outpatient clinic with many specialties that offers treatment to patients of the Department of Mental Health as well as Department of Correction and House of Correction inmates and community patients.

The Shattuck hospital is on the forefront of substance use disorder treatment including a Suboxone clinic serving 200 patients. In addition to direct medical services LSH hosts and supports an array of services located on the campus, serving patients struggling with addictions and homelessness.

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Learn more about Shattuck Hospital: https://www.mass.gov/locations/lemuel-shattuck-hospital

Relocation information: https://www.mass.gov/service-details/dph-renovation-for-shattuck-hospital-replacement-building

Pre-Hire Process:

A criminal background check will be completed on the recommended candidate as required by the regulations set forth by the Executive Office of Health and Human Services prior to the candidate being hired. For more information, please visit http://www.mass.gov/hhs/cori

Education, licensure, and certifications will be verified in accordance with the Human Resources Division's Hiring Guidelines.

Education and license/certification information provided by the selected candidate(s) is subject to the Massachusetts Public Records Law and may be published on the Commonwealth's website, http://www.mass.gov

If you require assistance with the application/interview process and would like to request an ADA accommodation, please click on the link and complete the ADA Reasonable Accommodation Online Request Form

For questions regarding this requisition, please contact Executive Office of Health and Human Services, Human Resources at 1-800- 510-4122 Ext. #4

Qualifications

First consideration will be given to those applicants that apply within the first 14 days.

MINIMUM ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS: Applicants must have at least (A) three years of full time, or equivalent part-time, professional, administrative or managerial experience in business administration, business management or public administration the major duties of which involved program management, program administration, program coordination, program planning and/or program analysis, or (B) any equivalent combination of the required experience and the substitutions below.

Substitutions:

I. A Bachelor's degree with a major in business administration, business management or public administration may be substituted for a maximum of two years of the-required experience.

II. A Graduate degree with a major in business administration, business management or public administration may be substituted for the required experience.


III. A Bachelor's or higher degree with a major other than in business administration, business management or public administration may be substituted for a maximum of one year of the required experience.

Education toward such a degree will be prorated on the basis of the proportion of the requirements actually completed.

Salary placement is determined by a combination of factors, including the candidate's years of directly related experience and education, and alignment with our internal compensation structure as set forth by the Human Resources Division's Hiring Guidelines. For all bargaining unit positions (non-management), compensation is subject to the salary provisions outlined in the applicable collective bargaining agreement and will apply to placement within the appropriate salary range.

Comprehensive Benefits

When you embark on a career with the Commonwealth, you are offered an outstanding suite of employee benefits that add to the overall value of your compensation package. We take pride in providing a work experience that supports you, your loved ones, and your future.

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Title 101 CMR 23.00 ("Regulation") requires certain agency staff to have received the COVID-19 vaccination and Influenza vaccination, or have taken required mitigation measures, to prevent viral infection and transmission in State Hospitals and State Congregate Care Facilities. The Regulation applies to this position. Successful candidates will be required to acknowledge and attest to your vaccination status for both COVID-19 and Influenza.

An Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. Females, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.

The Commonwealth is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law. Research suggests that qualified women, Black, Indigenous, and Persons of Color (BIPOC) may self-select out of opportunities if they don't meet 100% of the job requirements. We encourage individuals who believe they have the skills necessary to thrive to apply for this role.

Client-provided location(s): Boston, MA
Job ID: Commonwealth_of_Massachusetts-260000O8
Employment Type: FULL_TIME
Posted: 2026-02-18T18:37:42

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Health Insurance
    • Health Reimbursement Account
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
    • FSA
    • HSA
    • Mental Health Benefits
  • Parental Benefits

    • Adoption Assistance Program
    • Family Support Resources
  • Work Flexibility

    • Flexible Work Hours
    • Hybrid Work Opportunities
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Commuter Benefits Program
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Paid Vacation
    • Paid Holidays
    • Personal/Sick Days
    • Volunteer Time Off
  • Financial and Retirement

    • Pension
    • Financial Counseling
  • Professional Development

    • Promote From Within
    • Mentor Program
    • Access to Online Courses
    • Lunch and Learns
    • Internship Program
    • Leadership Training Program
    • Associate or Rotational Training Program
  • Diversity and Inclusion

    • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program