BGS Emergency Preparedness Specialist
About The Position
The Department of Building and General Services - Office of Safety & Security is seeking an Emergency Preparedness Specialist. This role will assist state office Safety Committees to establish, update, and refine Emergency Procedure Plans (EPP) to identify, prevent, mitigate, and respond to emergencies, risks, and hazards. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication skills and have experience in emergency planning, making presentations, conducting training, and facilitating drills and exercises. Instructor certification in CPR and First Aid is highly desirable. Firefighting, EMT, law enforcement, emergency dispatching, or certain military experience is preferred but not required. Applicants must successfully complete a fingerprint-supported criminal background check prior to employment.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree AND two (2) years of experience in instruction of law enforcement, security, or emergency response work.
- OR Four (4) years of experience in instruction of law enforcement, security, or emergency response work.
- Valid Vermont driver's license.
- Successfully complete a fingerprint-supported criminal background check prior to employment.
Nice To Haves
- Instructor certification in CPR and First Aid is highly desirable.
- Firefighting, EMT, law enforcement, emergency dispatching, or certain military experience is preferred.
- Instructor level certifications in the areas of Active Shooter, Stop-the-Bleed, First Aid/CPR; or the ability to obtain such training within 6 months.
- Experience with emergency management programs including participation in exercises and drills.
Responsibilities
- Assist state office Safety Committees to establish, update, and refine Emergency Procedure Plans (EPP) to identify, prevent, mitigate, and respond to emergencies, risks, and hazards.
- Make presentations.
- Conduct training.
- Facilitate drills and exercises.
Benefits
- 80% State paid medical premium
- Dental plan at no cost for employees and their families
- 12 paid holidays each year
- Generous leave plan
- State Paid Family and Medical Leave Insurance (FMLI)
- State defined benefit pension plan
- Deferred compensation 457(b) plan
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Flexible spending healthcare reimbursement accounts
- Flexible spending childcare reimbursement accounts
- Low cost group life insurance
- Incentive-based Wellness Program
- Qualified Employer for Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness Program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
