Emergency Management Program Specialist I

State of Nebraska•Lincoln, NE

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Nebraska Emergency Management Agency is seeking an Emergency Management Program Specialist I to assist in formulating policies, procedures, and interpretations for emergency management and homeland security programs. This role involves developing reports, position papers, and emergency operating plans. The specialist will also help develop and administer complex state-level emergency plans, analyze program resources, and assist with damage assessments and aid applications. Responsibilities include maintaining case files, conducting programmatic audits of grant sub-recipients, and supporting Continuity of Operations/Continuity of Government (COOP/COG) planning for state agencies to meet national standards. The position requires availability for 24-hour duty on a rotational basis as an Agency Watch Officer and during emergencies.

Requirements

Post-high school coursework/training in one or more of the following areas: emergency management, regional/urban/community planning, disaster planning, public safety program planning, transportation planning, public administration or business administration and social sciences or health sciences and/or experience in one or more of the following areas: emergency management, regional/urban/community planning, disaster planning, public safety program planning, transportation planning, public administration or business administration, and social sciences or health sciences.
Successful completion of NIMS and FEMA Independent Study Courses identified within the Emergency Management Planning Specialist class specification
For staff assigned to the Preparedness Section: NIMS 300 & 400; FEMA IS 5, 10, 11, 22, 139, 208, 235, 241, 242, 701, 702, 703, and 704.
For staff assigned to the Response and Recovery Section: NIMS 300 & 400; FEMA IS 102, 111, 139, 208, 235, 241, 242, 253, 271, 394, 403, 632, 701, and 703.
For staff assigned to the Radiological Section: NIMS 300 & 400; FEMA IS Courses 1, 3, 10, 11, 22, 42, 100.HC, 100.LE, 100.PW, 100.SC, 101, 111, 120, 130, 200HC, 230, 235, 240 241, 242, 244, 288, 301, 302, 331, 340, 346, 362, 393, 394, 547, 548, 650, 700, 701, 702, 703, 706, 775, 800, 801, 802, 803, 804, 808, 810, 813, 820, 821 and 836.
Familiarity with the National Response Framework, the State Emergency Operations Plan and Local Emergency Operations Plans and their functional relationship to each other.
Knowledge of Federal, State and local laws, policies, rules and regulations governing Homeland Security and Emergency Management programs.
Skill in writing precise, comprehensive manner, plan development and making presentations to various and diverse groups.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships at the federal, state and local government levels; interpret and apply emergency planning rules and regulations.
Background/motor vehicle request checks will be required prior to hire.
Must have a valid driver's license.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of the inter-relationship between the following Federal and state programs: National Incident Management System (NIMS), State Emergency Operations Plan (SEOP), Local Emergency Operations Plans (LEOP), State Communications Interoperability Plan (SCIP), Homeland Security Exercise Evaluation Program (HSEEP).

Responsibilities

Reviews and analyzes State and Federal regulations, state laws and their administrative requirements to assist in formulating appropriate policies, procedures and interpretations for the development and delivery of emergency management and homeland security programs.
Assists with development of reports, position papers, emergency operating plans and related documents needed to formulate policy and program material to cover specific program areas within the agency.
Assists with the development, implementation and administration of complex emergency management and homeland security plans for the agency and the state including, but not limited to, State Emergency Operations Plan, State Communications Interoperability Plan, State Hazard Mitigation Plan, State Public Assistance Plan, Radiological Emergency Preparedness Plan and the National Response Framework.
Analyzes current program resources and requirements to assist in the development of recommendations and corrective active plans by comparing program operation to divisional and departmental goals and objectives.
Assists with inspection of damaged public and private facilities, reviews damage reports for completeness and cost estimates, and assists individuals and local officials in the preparation of aid applications for both public assistance and hazard mitigation programs.
Maintains, reads and interprets case files for the agency, as well as, assisting with programmatic audits of sub-recipients within the agency grant programs for homeland security, emergency management and disaster relief.
Support state agency Continuity of Operations/Continuity of Government (COOP/COG) planning activities by ensuring state agencies have COOP/COG plans that meet national planning standards issued through the Emergency Management Accreditation Program.
Other duties as assigned.
Incumbents are assigned as an Agency Watch Officer on a rotational basis and, when assigned, must be available for emergencies on a 24-hour basis for a seven day period.
At all other times, incumbents must be available for duty around the clock in the event of an emergency or natural disaster.

Benefits

Stable employment and hours with regular salary increases
Thirteen paid holidays per year
Competitive benefits, paid time off, and retirement
Agency free parking
Flexible work schedules
Military leave
79% employer-paid health insurance with four plans and coverage levels to choose from
Dental, vision, long and short-term disability, flex spending and health savings accounts, employee assistance program, employee discount program, and more
Generous vacation and sick leave earnings each year starting at 12 days each.
156% state-matched retirement for state plans
Stipend for eligible military retirees on TRICARE