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Battelle delivers when others can’t. We conduct research and development, manage national laboratories, design and manufacture products and deliver critical services for our clients—whether they are a multi-national corporation, a small start-up or a government agency.

We recognize and appreciate the value and contributions of individuals with diverse backgrounds and experiences and welcome all qualified individuals to apply.

Job Summary

The Emergency Management and Response Specialist is an individual contributor with responsibility for supporting Battelle’s overall emergency preparedness program. This individual reports to the Director, Environment, Safety and Health and works directly with the Emergency Management and Response Program Manager.

The Emergency Management and Response Specialist ensures the organization is able to respond and recover from wide variety of potential events which could affect staff safety or business operations in a professional, ethical manner and in compliance with applicable regulatory requirements.

The position has authority and responsibility to order the cessation of activities if an imminent danger exists that could result in death or serious bodily injury or harm.

Responsibilities

• Collaborates in the development, implementation, administration of emergency management policies and procedures which are designed to meet regulatory compliance obligations, client expectations and industry best practices.

• Conducts regular reviews of status, capabilities, vulnerabilities, and risks to Battelle operations, including regional and client locations.

• Identifies and implements improvement opportunities to mitigate and/or manage risks associated with Battelle’s Emergency Management and Response capabilities.

• Collaborates with the Emergency Management and Response Program Manager to develop and update select emergency plans and create memoranda of understanding with public safety organizations.

• Fosters and advances relationships and common objectives with federal, state, local, public, and private counterparts.

• Builds and maintains an integrated emergency response alliance with internal and external stakeholders.

• Develops, updates, and maintains emergency management program information resources, including the departmental website, training modules, and program documentation.

• Plans, develops and facilitates cross-functional exercises that evaluate organizational readiness. These exercises vary in scale and scope from tabletop discussions to full-scale responses and follow through to After Action Reviews and action item tracking/closeout.

• Develop and conduct routine updates of business continuity plans, policies, and procedures.

• Provide subject matter technical support to Battelle’s Emergency Operations Center (EOC) during crisis events and exercises.

• Supports the Safety, Health and Emergency Response department and Hazardous Waste Operations group in the event of the hazardous materials release using advance hazard assessment tools and personal protective equipment.

Key Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field; minimum 5 years of experience in emergency preparedness/response, crisis management, risk management, continuity of operations, or an equivalent combination of education and or experience in a related field.

• Must have a basic understanding of federal, state, and local regulations related to Emergency Management.

• Strong work ethic and Excellent writing, speaking, presentation, and interpersonal skills.

• Domestic travel may be required (approximately 10%).

• Skill in promoting multidisciplinary collaboration

• Demonstrated ability to work autonomously with minimal guidance.

• Regular 24/7 on-call availability

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional certification such Certified Emergency Manager (CEM)

• FEMA IS-100 Incident Command System (ICS)

• FEMA IS0 230 Fundamentals of Emergency Management

• FEMA/DHS – HSEEP Homeland Security Exercise and Evaluation Program

Benefits: Live an Extraordinary Life

We care about your well-being, not just on the job. Battelle offers comprehensive and competitive benefits to help you live your best life.

• Balance life through a compressed work schedule : Most of our team follows a flexible, compressed work schedule that allows for every other Friday off—giving you a dedicated day to accomplish things in your personal life without using vacation time.

• Take time to recharge : You get paid time off to support work-life balance and keep motivated.

• Prioritize wellness : Stay healthy with medical, dental, and vision coverage with wellness incentives and benefits plus a variety of optional supplemental benefits.

• Better together : Coverage for partners, gender-affirming care and health support, and family formation support.

• Build your financial future : Build financial stability with an industry-leading 401(k) retirement savings plan. For most employees, we put in 5 percent whether you contribute or not, and match your contributions on top of that.

• Advance your education : Tuition assistance is available to pursue higher education.

• Flexible work arrangements : You have options for where you work and when you work.

A Work Environment Where You Succeed

For brilliant minds in science, technology, engineering and business operations, Battelle is the place to do the greatest good by solving humanity’s most pressing challenges and creating a safer, healthier and more secure world.

You will have the opportunity to thrive in a culture that inspires you to:

• Apply your talent to challenging and meaningful projects

• Receive select funding to pursue ideas in scientific and technological discovery

• Collaborate with world-class experts in an inclusive environment

• Nurture and develop the next generation of scientific leaders

• Give back to and improve our communities

Vaccinations & Safety Protocols

Battelle may require employees, based on job duties, work location, and/or its clients’ requirements to follow certain safety protocols and to be vaccinated against a variety of viruses, bacteria, and diseases as a condition of employment and continued employment and to provide documentation that they are fully vaccinated. If applicable, Battelle will provide reasonable accommodations based on a qualified disability or medical condition through the Americans with Disabilities Act or the Rehabilitation Act or for a sincerely held religious belief under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (and related state laws).

Battelle is an equal opportunity employer. We provide employment and opportunities for advancement, compensation, training, and growth according to individual merit, without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, age, genetic information, disability, veteran-status veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable Federal, state, or local law. Our goal is for each staff member to have the opportunity to grow to the limits of their abilities and to achieve personal and organizational objectives. We will support positive programs for equal treatment of all staff and full utilization of all qualified employees at all levels within Battelle.

The above statements are intended to describe the nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, activities and skills required of staff members. No statement herein is intended to imply any authorities to commit Battelle unless special written permission is granted by Battelle's Legal Department.

For more information about our other openings, please visit www.battelle.org/careers