Emergency Preparedness Analyst


Job Details

Position Objective: Provide services as an Emergency Preparedness Analyst in support of the overall functions of the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) within the National Institutes of Health (NIH). The position will independently provide support services to satisfy the overall operational objectives of the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH).

Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Support the NIMH Emergency Coordination Team; participate in meetings and communicate with NIMH Occupant Evacuation Coordinators (OEC's), NIH Division of Emergency Management (DEM), NIMH/NIH Facility Emergency Manager and other NIMH and NIH offices and staff to obtain, synthesize and share information related to emergency preparedness and actual emergency events. 1
  • Work with NIMH EC team on planning and coordinating NIMH staff participation in NIH emergency preparedness drills. 2
  • Develop messaging templates for NIMH Alert system. 3
  • Maintain rosters of Occupant Evacuation Coordinators (OEC's) and their teams.
  • Work with OEC's to organize and schedule annual evacuation drills with NIH Rescue Services for buildings that house NIMH staff.
  • Identify opportunities for process and communication improvements related to evacuation drills and actual evacuation events in written reports to NIMH EC's and OEC's.
  • Prepare and disseminate training materials and resource materials to NIMH staff and trainees on emergency preparedness topics.
  • Coordinate, publicize and track annual training for CPR/AED/Basic First Aid certification for NIMH staff and trainees.
  • Draft SOPs and update information on the NIMH/NINDS Emergency Coordination Team SharePoint site.
  • Maintain rosters of NIMH, NINDS and NIH key staff who are assigned roles in facility and broader emergency events.
  • Produce analytical reports related to emergency preparedness data.
  • Participate in NIH DEM/IC EC meetings and other emergency preparedness-related meetings.
  • Monitor and maintain an inventory of emergency preparedness supplies and resource information at designated locations for immediate access by designated response staff.
  • Maintain and update shelter-in-place floor plans in building 49 and any other NIMH occupied building that does not have posted, current shelter-in-place plans; post signage at key locations in the building for occupant reference.
  • Provide after-hours coverage (weekends or nights) to assist the NIMH/NINDS Facility Emergency Manager during facility emergencies; report to the NIH campus to assist labs and ORF facility crew during facility emergencies, such as electrical power outages and building floods, to run extension cords to emergency power outlets and contact key lab personnel regarding the operation of their scientific equipment.
  • Work products and documents related to supporting the NIMH Emergency Coordination Team; participating in meetings and communicate with staff; obtain, synthesize and share information related to emergency preparedness and actual emergency events. - Ad-Hoc
  • Work products and documents related to planning and coordinating NIMH staff participation in NIH emergency preparedness drills; develop messaging templates for NIMH Alert system; maintain rosters of OEC's and their teams; organize and schedule annual fire evacuation drills. - Ad-Hoc
  • Work products and documents related to preparing and disseminating training materials and resource materials to staff; coordinate, publicize and track annual training; draft SOPs and update information on the SharePoint site. - Ad-Hoc
  • Work products and documents related to maintaining rosters of key staff who are assigned roles in facility and broader emergency events; produce analytical reports related to emergency preparedness data; participate in NIH DEM/IC EC meetings and other emergency preparedness-related meetings. - Ad-Hoc
  • Work products and documents related to monitoring and maintaining an inventory of emergency preparedness supplies and resource information; maintain and update shelter-in-place floor plans; post signage at key locations in the building for occupant reference; provide after-hours coverage. - Ad- Hoc
Basic Qualifications:
  • Master's degree in business management and administration or a related field and seven years experience.
  • Nights and/or weekends may be expected for this position.
  • Experienced in meeting minutes/summary reports and meeting coordination.
  • Skilled in MS Office.
Minimum Qualifications:
  • Ability to multi-task and pay close attention to detail.
  • Excellent analytical, organizational and time management skills.
  • Strong communication skills, both oral and written.


*This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required by this position.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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This position is contingent upon contract award.





 GAP Solutions, Inc. (GAPSI)

 04/27/2024

 Rockville,MD