Emergency Management Specialist
About The Position
This position supports statewide emergency missions by coordinating with counties, managing preparedness programs, and assisting with response and recovery efforts. Your work will focus on planning, training, hazard awareness, and efficient collaboration with local and state partners. As an Emergency Management Specialist, you will perform the following duties: Program Support: Assist with hazardous materials programs, emergency planning requirements, and preparedness activities. County Coordination: Serve as a liaison to counties and support their emergency management needs and initiatives. Training Assistance: Help develop, conduct, and evaluate emergency training sessions and certification exercises. Plan Review: Evaluate emergency response plans, review reports, and provide feedback to improve readiness. Event Response: Support emergency operations during incidents, special events, and statewide activations. Public Outreach: Participate in outreach efforts and help create education materials for emergency partners and the public.
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)
- 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
- 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 an active motor vehicle license
- Certification in IS-100.C: Introduction to the Incident Command System from FEMA within six months of hire
- Certification in IS-700.B: An Introduction to the National Incident Management System from FEMA within six months of hire
- Certification in IS-800.D: National Response Framework, An Introduction from FEMA within six months of hire
- Certification in IS-2200: Basic Emergency Operations Center Functions from FEMA within six months of hire
Responsibilities
- Assist with hazardous materials programs, emergency planning requirements, and preparedness activities
- Serve as a liaison to counties and support their emergency management needs and initiatives
- Help develop, conduct, and evaluate emergency training sessions and certification exercises
- Evaluate emergency response plans, review reports, and provide feedback to improve readiness
- Support emergency operations during incidents, special events, and statewide activations
- Participate in outreach efforts and help create education materials for emergency partners and the public
Benefits
- Free and secure on-site parking
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
