Emergency Management Specialist
About The Position
The Emergency Management Specialist with the Emergency Management Agency plays a key role in helping communities prepare for and recover from disasters. Serving as the Hazard Mitigation Assistance Project Officer, you will use your problem-solving skills to guide local partners through important mitigation programs. Helping to strengthen community resilience while supporting vital state and federal efforts. This is a meaningful opportunity to make a real difference in the safety of others. This position supports hazard mitigation, planning efforts, and grant oversight for communities throughout the Commonwealth. As an Emergency Management Specialist, you will perform the following duties: Data And Documentation: Maintain reports, charts, spreadsheets, and project records for hazard mitigation activities Applicant Support: Guide applicants through requirements, documentation needs, and funding procedures for mitigation programs Field Assistance: Conduct site visits, gather information, and provide technical observations to support compliance and project development Grant Coordination: Review invoices, track reimbursement claims, and assist with project closeout processes Program Guidance: Support the development of policy directives and planning efforts for hazard mitigation initiatives.
Requirements
- Successful completion of the Emergency Management Trainee program (Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title, as determined by the Office of Administration); 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.
- Possession of a valid driver's license which is not under suspension.
- 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.
Responsibilities
- Maintain reports, charts, spreadsheets, and project records for hazard mitigation activities
- Guide applicants through requirements, documentation needs, and funding procedures for mitigation programs
- Conduct site visits, gather information, and provide technical observations to support compliance and project development
- Review invoices, track reimbursement claims, and assist with project closeout processes
- Support the development of policy directives and planning efforts for hazard mitigation initiatives
Benefits
- FREE on-site parking
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
