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Summary
Manages a comprehensive fire protection program for the facilities including the elements of life safety for the protection of colleagues, patients, and visitors. Supports the network's fire/life safety, emergency preparedness, resiliency, and continuity of business operations programs. Ensures regulatory compliance for all fire/life safety systems by conducting routine audits of the life safety documents at each site. Facilitates routine inspections, plans review for construction projects, supports the Interim Life Safety Measures (ILSM) program implementation, coordinates emergency preparedness and crisis management activities, develops and delivers fire/life safety education, and reviews and creates policies, and implementing corrective action plans. Acts as a liaison to the local fire department(s) in ensuring collaborative efforts for mitigation, preparedness, response, and recovery from fire-related events.

Job Duties

Coordinates and assists with the facilitation of educational programs, required fire drills, exercises, and deployments.Provides operational support to the department and colleagues throughout all phases of emergency management including emergency responses.Oversees Fire/Life Safety inspections, regulatory compliance, fire investigations, and incident documentation.Provides administrative support and coordination for Fire Safety and Emergency Management activities and programs.Assists Environmental Health and Safety Department and other Emergency Preparedness colleagues with the development of the fire/life safety policies and procedures.Collaborates with Facilities Management colleagues in plan review, interim life safety measures plan development, and fire/life safety compliance support for construction and renovation projects.Makes recommendations to the department for improving operations and compliance.Develops and executes meaningful tabletop drills and full-scale emergency exercises that involve community members and network colleagues.

Minimum Qualifications

High School Diploma/GED3 years Healthcare management, fire code enforcement, or emergency management/emergency services.Knowledge of fire suppression/protection.Knowledge of appropriate life safety and building codes.Knowledge of incident command system and emergency management principles.BLS - Basic Life Support AHA - American Heart Association within 90 days of hire.Class C Driver's Licesnse_PA - State of Pennsylvania Upon Hire andNFPA-472 Hazardous Materials Technician - State of Pennsylvania within 1 Year andFire Inspector I (NFPA, IFSAC, or ProBoard) - National Fire Protection Association within 1 Year

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree Healthcare administration, fire science or administration, emergency services administration, engineering, political science, public administration/policy, healthcare-related science, or emergency management.5 years Healthcare management, fire code enforcement, or emergency management/emergency services and3 years Fire investigatorRecord-keeping skills.Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and Visio products.Knowledge of fire/life safety codes as they relate to business occupancies and healthcare occupancies.Knowledge in emergency incident management, fire safety education, and healthcare emergency preparedness program development.CHEP - Certified Healthcare Emergency Professional - International Board for Certification Services and ManagementEMT-B - Emergency Medical Technician-Basic - National Registry of Emergency Medical TechniciansCLSS-HC - Certified Life Safety Specialist for Health Care Facility Managers - National Fire Protection AssociationCFPE - Certified Fire Plan Examiner - National Fire Protection Association

Physical Demands
Lift over 50 lbs. Push/pull up to 140 lbs. Carry 80 lbs. short distances. Frequent standing/walking, squatting, kneeling, crawling, climbing and reaching overhead.

Job Description Disclaimer: This position description provides the major duties/responsibilities, requirements and working conditions for the position. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current position, however management reserves the right to revise or change as necessary to meet organizational needs. Other responsibilities may be assigned when circumstances require.

Lehigh Valley Health Network is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with, and where applicable, in addition to federal, state and local employment regulations, Lehigh Valley Health Network will provide employment opportunities to all persons without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or other such protected classes as may be defined by law. All personnel actions and programs will adhere to this policy. Personnel actions and programs include, but are not limited to recruitment, selection, hiring, transfers, promotions, terminations, compensation, benefits, educational programs and/or social activities.

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Work Shift:

Day Shift

Address:

2024 Lehigh St

Primary Location:

Allentown - 2024 Lehigh Street

Position Type:

Onsite

Union:

Not Applicable

Work Schedule:

Day Shift, Monday-Friday 8:00a-4:30p with on-call time

Department:

1004-09147 Emergency Preparedness - CC