Introduction Director of Emergency Preparedness – Has expertise in preparing and reviewing plans and procedures for responding to natural disasters and other emergencies. Qualifications: Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in emergency management, criminal justice, business, public safety, public administration, or related field. 8-10+ years of experience in safety, emergency management and/or related field in a healthcare setting. Incident Management Team (IMT) Certifications: There are several IMT certifications available; it is recommended that the Director of Emergency Preparedness/Emergency Preparedness Lead have one to ensure formal training and knowledge on the ability to manage emergency operations. Completion of the FEMA ICS-100, ICS-200, ICS-700 and ICS-800 courses meet certification qualifications. Knowledge of federal and State emergency management frameworks (NIMS, ICS). Ability to manage internal, external, commercial, and federal partner relationships effectively to coordinate and execute disaster training and exercises. Highly effective verbal and written communication skills are required to work successfully with a diverse group of staff at all levels within the organization and external partners.