Emergency Management Specialist

The Emergency Management Specialist (EMS) position offers a dynamic and impactful career for individuals dedicated to public safety and emergency preparedness. This role provides a unique opportunity to be at the forefront of state-level emergency management, coordinating logistics and resources to ensure a robust response to natural and human-caused disasters. The position emphasizes collaboration with federal, state, and local jurisdictions, allowing for significant professional networking and development. Additionally, the EMS will play a critical role in developing and maintaining essential emergency management plans, offering the chance to influence the state's preparedness and response capabilities directly. With opportunities for professional growth through training and the potential for telework, this position combines meaningful work with flexibility and development. The challenging yet rewarding nature of the job, including involvement in high-stakes emergencies, makes it an ideal fit for those passionate about making a tangible difference in crisis management and public safety.

In this role, you will be tasked with the following responsibilities:

• Coordinate logistics and resource management for emergency responses
• Develop and maintain emergency plans, policies, and procedures
• Provide training on resource requests and tracking procedures
• Maintain resource inventory and tracking systems
• Identify resource gaps and recommend solutions
• Develop and update comprehensive resource listings
• Provide resource status reports
• Create job aids for resource support and logistics management
• Assist with project planning and resource allocation
• Staff roles in the Commonwealth Response Coordination Center
• Participate in emergency drills, exercises, and actual emergencies
• Facilitate meetings, trainings, and conferences
• Assist with exercise planning and participate in exercises
• Serve on the Emergency Management Assistance Compact (EMAC) team
• Collaborate with other agencies on catastrophic logistics

Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment
• Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.
• In the event of an emergency/disaster situation or training exercise, this position may be required to travel, work up to 12-hour shifts, and work outside of the normal work hours, including weekends and overnights.
• Free and secure on-site parking.
• Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time upon successful completion of a training period. In order to telework, you must have a securely configured high-speed internet connection and work from an approved location inside Pennsylvania. If you are unable to telework, you will have the option to report to the headquarters office in Harrisburg.
• Salary: Selected candidates who are new to employment with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania will receive the minimum starting salary listed on this posting. The starting salary is non-negotiable.
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

• Successful completion of the Emergency Management Trainee program (commonwealth title); 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.

• This position requires possession of a valid driver's license which is not under suspension.
• This position requires 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

Other Requirements:

• PA residency requirement is currently waived for this title.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

How to Apply:

• Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education).
• If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.
• Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted.
• Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.

Veterans:

Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS):

• Completing the application, including all supplemental questions, serves as your exam for this position. No additional exam is required at a test center (also referred to as a written exam).
• Your score is based on the detailed information you provide on your application and in response to the supplemental questions.
• Your score is valid for this specific posting only.
• You must provide complete and accurate information or:
  • your score may be lower than deserved.
  • you may be disqualified.