Fire Safety + Emergency Management Consultant

Company Overview

Throughout our worldwide network of experts, clients and communities, we are renowned for our leadership in fire protection engineering – a legacy of responsibility we have proudly upheld since 1939. Today, our expertise extends broadly across closely related security and risk-based fields – from accessibility consulting and risk analysis to process safety, forensic investigations, security risk consulting, emergency management, digital innovation and more.

Our engineers and consultants collaborate to solve complex safety and security challenges, ensuring our clients can protect what matters most. For over 80 years, we have helped mitigate risks that threaten lives, property and reputations. Through technology, expertise and industry-leading research, we remain dedicated to our purpose of making our world safe, secure and resilient.

At Jensen Hughes, we believe that creating and sustaining a culture of trust, integrity and professional growth starts with putting our people first. Our employees are our greatest strength, and we value the unique perspectives and talents they bring to our organization. 

Our wide range of Global Employee Networks connect people from across the organization, supporting career development and providing forums for individuals to share experiences on topics they're passionate about. Together, we are cultivating a connected culture where everyone has the opportunity to learn, grow and succeed together.

Job Overview

Jensen Hughes is looking for an energetic, detail-focused team member to provide exceptional Fire Safety and Emergency Management consulting in our Cary, NC office. Knowledge of applicable codes, standards and regulations including NFPA, Joint Commission, CMS, etc. Significant experience and familiarity with Emergency Management principles and concepts and able to apply those to emergency management consulting, program assessments, Hazard Vulnerability Assessments, plan/procedure design, training and drills/exercises. It is important to recognize that Jensen Hughes is not only a consulting firm, but we are implementers for our clients utilizing our expertise and technology systems.  The qualifications below are representative of the knowledge, skill and ability required.

Responsibilities

• Possesses significant knowledge of Emergency Management principles and practices and their application within healthcare and other industries.
• Familiarity with emergency preparedness, including security, safety, NFPA, NIMS, HICS, HVAs/THIRAs, CMS, and hospital accreditation body related criteria (e.g., TJC, DNV-GL).
• Experience to include emergency preparedness, safety and/or regulatory compliance.
• Completion of Incident Command System (ICS) 100, 200, 700, and 800. Completion of 300 & 400 within 1 year of hire.
• Excellent project coordination, organizational skills, and attention to detail
• Excel at public speaking engagements with clear and concise messages to engage and energize an audience
• Ability to maintain a high level of productivity under pressure, with competing priorities and deadlines
• Demonstrate the ability to exercise good judgment and effectively manage communications
• Analytical skills necessary in order to evaluate and make recommendations regarding emergency management issues.
• Ability to design lesson plans, coordinate courses, and assist/ conduct realistic simulated training.
• Ability to articulate complex concepts both orally and in writing. This may include various public speaking events.
• Effectively coordinate and facilitate training and exercises with local/regional healthcare and emergency response partners
• Desire to grow client engagements and develop business
• Strong knowledge and experience with current Microsoft Office suite of products (ability to work in Word and PowerPoint is a must)
• Ability to work with minimal supervision and in a team environment
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Requirements and Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Emergency Management, Fire Safety, Fire Protection, Fire Science, Safety, or related degree is preferred.  An Associate’s degree coupled with additional work experience will be considered.
• Certification in Emergency Management / Preparedness.
• Clinical experience as pre-hospital or hospital clinician encouraged, not required.

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