Emergency Management Specialist

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania•Dauphin County, PA

13d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency (PEMA) is seeking a committed Emergency Management Specialist to support radiological emergency planning and coordination efforts. This position will help counties, municipalities, and partner agencies maintain strong response capabilities and meet federal standards. The role supports statewide radiological emergency preparedness by reviewing plans, coordinating training, and guiding local and state partners in meeting emergency response requirements.

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 an active motor vehicle license.
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.
Ability to perform essential job functions.

Nice To Haves

Opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time, upon successful completion of the training period.
Must have a securely configured high-speed internet connection and work from an approved location inside Pennsylvania to telework.
Option to report to the headquarters office in Harrisburg if unable to telework.

Responsibilities

Review radiological emergency plans from counties, municipalities, and facilities to ensure compliance with required standards.
Interpret federal regulations and guidance to keep emergency procedures aligned with current requirements.
Assist in developing, conducting, and evaluating plume, ingestion, and recovery exercises.
Coordinate communication between state agencies, nuclear utilities, and emergency operations facilities.
Review and coordinate distribution of public safety information related to nuclear power plant incidents.
Support Act 31 grant activities, readiness reviews, and emergency response funding processes.