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Job Description
Emergency Management Officer - (Safety, Infection Control & Emergency Management Coordinator)
St. Louis Developmental Disabilities Treatment Centers
Salary: $ 2,653.84 s emi-monthly / $63,692.16 annually
(The salary indicated represents a base pay rate. Years of service adjustments, shift differentials, and other targeted salary payments are applied to the total compensation of your paycheck and are subject to eligibility requirements of the appropriate differential.)
Apply by December 17, 2025
St. Louis Developmental Disabilities Treatment Centers currently has an opening for full time Emergency Management Officer, which requires travel between South County Habilitation Center and St. Charles Habilitation Center.This position is benefit eligible and will primarily work 8:00am - 4:30pm, Monday through Friday, have Saturday/Sunday and holidays as regular days off; however, schedule flexibility is necessary.
What you’ll do:
This position provides leadership and oversight for safety, infection control, cybersecurity coordination, and emergency management within the Intermediate Care Facility (ICF). The Emergency Management Officer ensures compliance with CMS, DMH, OSHA, and state regulations while promoting a safe, secure, and prepared environment for residents, staff, and visitors.
The position is responsible for:- • Serves as the facility’s Infection Control Officer, developing, implementing and monitoring infection control policies and procedures.
- • Conducting infection control rounds, leading outbreak investigation and mitigation efforts.
- • Oversee the facility safety program, including hazard identification, prevention strategies, and compliance.
- • Working with the administrative team to ensure Life Safety Code (LSC) requirements are met for ICF certification, chairing the Safety Committee and completing building safety rounds.
- • Revising, updating and maintaining the Emergency Operations Plan (EOP); coordinating and conducting emergency drills and response activities.
- • Serving as the site point of contact for cybersecurity awareness, coordinating with IT and DMH Cybersecurity on required training and communication.
- • Providing staff training on infection control, safety, cybersecurity, and emergency preparedness.
- • Reviewing and updating facility policies to maintain compliance with ICF/IID, DMH, CMS, and state standards.
Eligibility Requirements:
1-2 years of relevant experience. Bachelor’s degree in healthcare administration, public health, emergency management, or related field is preferred. Experience in infection control, safety, emergency preparedness, or cybersecurity is strongly desired.
To Apply:
You may apply online at: https://mocareers.mo.gov/hiretrue/ce3/job-board/5effe9b2-4b89-494b-ac76-c45e25190768/e8e65e38-89aa-4cd3-9180-b283aa9fd283?jb=1
Please upload a copy of your resume, college transcript(s) (if applicable), and two (2) letters of professional reference OR you may submit a completed DMH application and the above documents to SCHC HR 2312 Lemay Ferry Road, St. Louis, MO 63125 or by fax to (314) 894-5488, no later than 4:30pm, December 17, 2025. For additional information on this vacancy, contact the Personnel Office at (314) 894-5418 or by email to Jennifer.Krystnak@dmh.mo.gov
Why DMH?
The Missouri Department of Mental Health is dedicated to the prevention, treatment, and public understanding of mental illness and developmental disabilities. By joining our team, YOU can make a difference in the lives of those impacted by a mental illness or developmental disability, so they have the opportunity to pursue their dreams, live their lives to the fullest, and be a valued member of their communities.
The State of Missouri offers an excellent benefits package that includes a defined pension plan, generous amounts of leave and holiday time, and eligibility for health insurance coverage. Your total compensation is more than the dollars you receive in your paycheck. To help demonstrate the value of working for the State of Missouri, we have created an interactive Total Compensation Calculator. This tool provides a comprehensive view of benefits and more that are offered to prospective employees. The Total Compensation Calculator and other applicant resources can be found here .
If you have questions about this position, please contact: Human Resources: Jennifer Krystynak at (314) 894-5418 - jennifer.krystynak@dmh.mo.gov -
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