State Emergency Operations Officer (Emergency Management Program Specialist 2)

State of Washington•Lakewood, WA

41d•Onsite

About The Position

Under the supervision of the Alert and Warning Center Supervisor, provides professional level emergency Management Support to the 24/7 operation of the State Emergency Operations Center's (SEOC) Alert & Warning Center. This position serves as the initial point of contact for state level emergency/disaster responses and SEOC activations. The Washington Emergency Management Division (EMD) leads and coordinates mitigation, preparedness, response and recovery in Washington State to minimize the impact of disasters and emergencies on the people, property, environment and economy. EMD is a civilian division of the Washington Military Department and does not require military service affiliation. Protecting people is our passion. At the Washington Military Department, we combine our unique talents to create safer communities and ensure our neighbors and loved ones can recover from whatever emergency might arise. Our agency unites civilian employees with members of the Washington National Guard, creating a team that is deeply committed to public service. We go home at night knowing that our day-to-day work supports activities that truly make a difference. Whether that's partnering with our communities to prepare for a disaster, leading an emergency response, hiring top-notch talent or supporting at-risk kids at our Washington Youth Academy - the Washington Military Department seeks to safeguard our way of life and those that call Washington home.

Requirements

Two years of experience as an Emergency Management Program Specialist 1;
OR
A Bachelor's degree AND two years of professional level experience in emergency management, financial management (grants, contracting, claims management, budgeting), training/education, public information/affairs, program/project management, environmental analysis/planning, civil/structural engineering, legislative affairs, and/or urban planning.
Additional qualifying experience will substitute, year for year for the education requirement. A Master's or PH.D. degree will substitute for one year of experience requirement.
AND (This experience may be gained concurrently with the experience listed above.)
Two years of experience working in a 911 Communications Center or Emergency Operations Center coordinating response activities.
Valid to drive in the State of Washington.
Must meet requirements of the REAL ID Act.
Willingness to work on a Military Controlled Access Installation.
Candidate must be willing to work overtime and may have to endure personal hardship and risk in order to support and serve the citizens of Washington State during times of crisis.
May be required to work in an alternate location.

Nice To Haves

Skills & Abilities to:
Clearly disseminate information verbally and in writing using various complex communication devices (radios, satellite systems, computer systems, telephone, etc.).
Analyze, comprehend, and apply complex and/or technical materials such as directives, regulations, policies, Code of Federal Regulations, financial circulars, Washington Administrative Codes, etc.
Work with technical and non-technical people from the public and private sectors, local, state, tribal, and federal agencies, press, and elected officials in providing professional and technical support as the primary initial point of contact for state level emergency responses and EOC activations.
Develop, implement, review, and continuously update emergency response and warning procedures for the State EOC.
Use Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, SharePoint, or similar software) to develop complex documents and spreadsheets and navigate the internet to find and download information in support of program objectives.

Responsibilities

Maintains situational awareness of all hazards and threats that could adversely affect lives, property, environment, and/or the economy of Washington State. For each incident/mission managed, serves as the lead Emergency Management Division (EMD) representative until the necessary action is completed or passed to other EMD staff members for completion.
Supports land and/or air Search and Rescue missions, as needed, within the parameters of defined direction and specifically delegated authority from the Division Director, the State Search and Rescue Coordinator, or the Washington State Department of Transportation's Aviation Division to perform required actions.
Develops and maintains Standard Operating Procedures and Emergency Action Plans.
Responsible to tests, maintain, and operate various telephony, radio frequency, and Internet-based communication, warning, and information technology systems.
Serves in an operational capacity in the State EOC, the Rescue Coordination Center, the Joint Information Center, or the Joint Field Office during Phase II or higher activations, as needed.