Administrator I

Introduction MDEM • Anne Arundel, MD

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Maryland Department of Emergency Management (MDEM) is hiring an Administrator I to support the Hazard Mitigation Branch and the agency’s mission to reduce disaster risks and manage consequences in collaboration with Maryland communities and partners. The position reports to the MDEM Deputy State Hazard Mitigation Officer and, as needed, the State Hazard Mitigation Officer. It supports emergency management programs and completes assigned components of hazard mitigation projects.

The position primarily plans and coordinates State and local mitigation projects in accordance with applicable guidelines, policies, and regulations. It is tied to federal grant funding and will primarily work on federal disaster declarations and non-disaster programs. The role also supports other MDEM programs, projects, activities, and duties as assigned. Strong communication, presentation, organizational, and writing skills are required.

The position operates on an on-call rotating schedule based on assignment within the State Emergency Operations Center (SEOC), supporting statewide emergencies 24/7. This may involve working 12-hour shifts for extended periods to support 24-hour consequence management activities.

MDEM is Maryland’s State government department with primary responsibility and authority for emergency preparedness policy and for coordinating hazard mitigation, incident response, and disaster recovery. Its mission is to proactively reduce disaster risks and reliably manage consequences, and to help make Maryland more resilient.

Requirements

• High school graduation from an accredited school or possession of a high school equivalency certificate.
• Four years of administrative staff or professional work. Substitutions are permitted: 30 college credit hours for each year of experience, up to four years; a bachelor’s degree or master’s degree may substitute for the required experience; qualifying U.S. Armed Forces commissioned-officer experience may substitute year for year.
• One year of experience assisting external partners or clients with developing grant applications.
• One year of experience with project management skills.
• Strong communication, presentation, organizational, and writing skills.
• A valid Maryland motor vehicle operator’s license is required only for employees assigned duties requiring operation of a motor vehicle.
• Availability for an on-call rotating schedule for statewide emergencies; assignments may involve 12-hour shifts for extended periods.

Nice To Haves

• One year of experience with relevant certifications, including Certified Floodplain Manager or Certified Emergency Manager.
• One year of experience participating in the coordination of inter-agency and intra-department meetings, initiatives, and other activities, and identifying public, private, and nonprofit partnerships.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with Maryland local jurisdictions to solicit, review, submit, and monitor hazard mitigation projects throughout the grant process, including pre-award, implementation, closeout, and post-award.
• Provide technical assistance and subject matter expertise to develop, maintain, implement, and update local and State hazard mitigation plans.
• Compile and ensure the accuracy of subrecipient quarterly progress reports and other reporting required by funding sources.
• Monitor grant-funded mitigation projects, including conducting site visits, verifying reimbursement eligibility, and ensuring subrecipient compliance with 2 CFR 200 and applicable grant program requirements.
• Conduct educational outreach on mitigation best practices, risk reduction, community preparedness and resiliency, long-term recovery, resources, and funding availability.
• Support development of policies and strategies to further mitigation efforts.
• Support MDEM programs, projects, and activities related to the agency’s mission, and perform other related duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED