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Reference #: 4360117 THE POSITION Are you a highly driven individual who is focused and motivated? Do you have a public safety background and enjoy a combination of office and field work? If so, you may be the team member we are seeking.
The Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency (PEMA) is seeking an outstanding individual with leadership and managerial skills and a forward-thinking mindset to serve as the Deputy Director, for the Central Area Office. The selected candidate will oversee a growing staff of emergency managers, provide guidance on emergency management programs, and offer a variety of support to 23 Pennsylvania counties.
DESCRIPTION OF WORK
As Deputy Director of the Central Area Office at PEMA, you will work closely with your staff of emergency managers to ensure they have the support needed to serve the 23 counties in the central region. The position will require frequent travel to various counties to attend meetings, assist with programs and during times of disaster, provide liaison support and assist with damage assessments and other recovery efforts.
Additionally, the deputy director will collaborate with county partners on a variety of activities ranging from researching information, planning, training & exercise, hazardous materials, mitigation, recovery, and grants management. The deputy will provide guidance to our partners on laws, regulations, and procedures related to emergency management. They will professionally represent PEMA at meetings, trainings, exercises, and conferences.
During times when the director is unavailable, the deputy will assume their responsibilities.
Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the .
Work Schedule and Additional Information:
Full-time employment Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with 30-minute lunch. Schedule is dependent on activations or other needs of the operation. Free secure on-site parking Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time telework may be approved after the successful completion of a comprehensive on-site training period. In order to telework, you must have a securely configured high-speed internet connection. If you are unable to telework, you will have the option to report to the headquarters office in Harrisburg. Salary:In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable. You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices. REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY
QUALIFICATIONS Minimum Experience and Training Requirements: Two years of experience as an Emergency Management Specialist (commonwealth title); or Three 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 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. Special Requirement: This position requires possession of a valid Class C Driver's License. All positions require 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: You must meet the . For more information on ways to meet PA resi ency requirements, follow the and click on Residency. 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 will eliminate you from consideration for this position.
Veterans:
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711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals). If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.
EXAMINATION INFORMATION
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. You may only apply/test once for this posting. Your results will be provided via email.
The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.