Emergency Management Specialist
About The Position
This position focuses on coordinating statewide programs that strengthen hazardous materials preparedness and emergency response. Through your work, you will support vital planning, certification, and policy guidance efforts across various counties and agencies. As an Emergency Management Specialist, you will perform the following duties: Program Coordination: Coordinate statewide hazardous materials team certification activities and support implementation of Act 165 requirements Data Management: Maintain and update databases tracking hazardous materials teams, incidents, and planning information Policy Guidance: Provide direction to planners and agencies on hazardous materials planning, training, and emergency response procedures Incident Review: Review hazardous materials incident reports and ensure complete and accurate follow-up actions Training Support: Assist with the development and delivery of hazardous materials training programs and standards across the Commonwealth Agency Liaison: Maintain communication with county officials and agencies involved in hazardous materials planning and exercises.
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 within six months of hire
- Certification in IS-700.B: An Introduction to the National Incident Management System within six months of hire
- Certification in IS-800.D: National Response Framework, An Introduction within six months of hire
- Certification in IS-2200: Basic Emergency Operations Center Functions within six months of hire
Responsibilities
- Coordinate statewide hazardous materials team certification activities and support implementation of Act 165 requirements
- Maintain and update databases tracking hazardous materials teams, incidents, and planning information
- Provide direction to planners and agencies on hazardous materials planning, training, and emergency response procedures
- Review hazardous materials incident reports and ensure complete and accurate follow-up actions
- Assist with the development and delivery of hazardous materials training programs and standards across the Commonwealth
- Maintain communication with county officials and agencies involved in hazardous materials planning and exercises
Benefits
- Free and secure on-site parking
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
