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Emergency Management Specialist

Commonwealth of PA | Dauphin County, PA

Posted Date 2/02/2025
Description Are you ready to make a lasting impact using your unique skills to develop and implement effective disaster response plans? Do you want to embark on a fulfilling career that plays a vital role in helping communities recover from crises across Pennsylvania? The Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency (PEMA) is looking for a professional like you! Bring your passionate and forward-thinking personality to join our team. If you have experience in public assistance project management, grab this opportunity to advance your career and make a real difference. Join us in building safer and more resilient communities!
1661191370000.pngAs an Emergency Management Specialist, you will assist the director of disaster recovery assistance, effectively handling emergency assignments during disaster situations. Your efforts will directly support local, county, state, and private nonprofit organizations in their recovery initiatives.

You will assist with the development and delivery of comprehensive public assistance training for PEMA staff. You will also focus on essential topics such as damage assessment, project worksheet development, grants management, final inspections, and program review procedures. Given the unpredictable nature of emergencies, you must be prepared and adaptable for overnight travel throughout the state when necessary to respond to various emergency levels. Additionally, you will engage in training that will further enhance your expertise in this crucial field. Your dedication and proactive approach will drive meaningful progress in disaster recovery efforts.


Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.

  

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

  • Full-time employment
  • Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with 30-minute lunch.
  • Irregular Schedule: In the event of an emergency/disaster situation or training exercise, this position may be required to travel, work up to 12-hour shifts, and work outside of the normal work hours, including weekends and overnights.
  • Free secure on-site parking
  • Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time upon successful completion of a training period. In order to telework, you must have a securely configured high-speed internet connection and work from an approved location inside Pennsylvania. If you are unable to telework, you will have the option to report to the headquarters office in Harrisburg.
  • Salary: Selected candidates who are new to employment with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania will receive the minimum starting salary listed on this posting.  The starting salary is non-negotiable.
  • You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

  • Successful completion of the Emergency Management Trainee program (commonwealth title); or 
  • Two years of professional experience in the development, coordination, or promotion of emergency management programs such as disaster relief, public safety, flood mitigation and resiliency, and emergency management in government, industry, education, or the military; and a bachelor’s degree; or 
  • An equivalent combination of experience and training that includes one year of professional experience in the development, coordination, or promotion of emergency management programs such as disaster relief, public safety, flood mitigation and resiliency, and emergency management in government, industry, education, or the military.

Special Requirements:
  • This position requires possession of a valid driver's license which is not under suspension.
  • This position requires certification in the following courses from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Emergency Management Institute, within six months of hire:
    • IS-100.C: Introduction to the Incident Command System
    • IS-700.B: An Introduction to the National Incident Management System
    • IS-800.D: National Response Framework, An Introduction
    • IS-2200: Basic Emergency Operations Center Functions

Other Requirements: 
How to Apply: 
  • Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education).
  • If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. 
  • Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted.
  • Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position. 
 

Veterans: 


Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS): 
  • 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).

If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date. 

The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.  
  • Completing the application, including all supplemental questions, serves as your exam for this position. No additional exam is required at a test center (also referred to as a written exam).
  • Your score is based on the detailed information you provide on your application and in response to the supplemental questions. 
  • Your score is valid for this specific posting only.
  • You must provide complete and accurate information or:
    • your score may be lower than deserved.
    • you may be disqualified.
  • You may only apply/test once for this posting.
  • Your results will be provided via email.

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