STATE OF CONNECTICUT EXECUTIVE BRANCH JOBS

Emergency Management Program Specialist

Recruitment #181211-0511AR-001

Introduction

The State of Connecticut, Department of Emergency Services & Public Protection is currently recruiting for a Emergency Management Program Specialist position located in Middletown, Region 2.  This is a full time, Monday - Friday, 40 hour per week located in the DEMHS Recovery/Operational Planning Unit. 

The incumbent will be responsible for serving as a Deputy Public Assistance Coordinator, and provides critical emergency management/public safety support to municipalities, tribal nations, and state agencies, as well as the private sector.  This position’s responsibilities include, among other functions, earthquake preparedness planning.  This position may also include review and/or drafting of emergency operations and hazard mitigation plans/templates, school security and safety plans/templates, state agency plans/templates, cyber security plans/templates, and assisting in the administration of other non-disaster homeland security, hazard mitigation, and emergency management grants. 

This position may perform functions in support of training and exercise. During emergencies, and/or activations of the Governor’s State Emergency Operations Center (SEOC), this position provides essential support and coordination with the SEOC and/or DEMHS Regional Offices. This position assists in the development, implementation and review state and local emergency management and homeland security plans, and works closely with state, local, private sector, and federal planning partners. This position will participate in various committees and working groups as assigned, and may assist in keeping records, writing notes and reports as requested.   Incumbent will be considered "essential" and will be required to report to the Emergency Operations Center during activations and as needed.

Selection Plan

Candidates selected for interview must provide the following at the time of interview:

State Employees:   

  • Two (2) most recent performance evaluations                              
  • Completed CT-HR-13                 

Non State Employees:                              

  • Two (2) letters of professional reference from a current and/or previous supervisor     
  • Completed CT-HR-13  

Click here CT-HR-13 to complete the Criminal Convictions addendum.  The CT-HR-13 can also be found on the DAS website http://portal.ct.gov/das by typing in “CT-HR-13” into the “Search Department of Administrative Services” search field.  Candidates who have been selected for employment with the Department of Emergency Services & Public Protection are subject to a detailed background investigation, including a fingerprint supported state and federal criminal history records check along with reference checks. Selection for employment is contingent upon satisfactory completion of the background investigation. Failure to provide the required documents listed above or submit your application accurately and on time, will eliminate you from the recruitment process. 

For questions concerning this job opportunity, please contact Jeanne Anderson within the Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection Human Resources office at Jeanne.Anderson@ct.gov.

PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)

In the Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection and the Department of Public Health, this class is accountable for independently performing a full range of tasks in planning, monitoring, evaluating and implementing the State's Comprehensive Emergency Preparedness Plans, Homeland Security Plans or statewide public health emergency preparedness plans and drills.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

May serve as assistant to an Incident Commander or as an Emergency Operations Center (EOC) Assistant Operations Officer (functional titles) in simulated or actual events; may serve as EOC communications duty officer, including Emergency Alert System Coordinator; may serve as agency public information officer; attends meetings, workshops, conferences and training sessions; prepares periodic reports; uses personal computers to develop and maintain databases; performs related duties as assigned.

DEPARTMENT OF EMERGENCY SERVICES AND PUBLIC PROTECTION

RADIOLOGICAL EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS PROGRAM: Develops and updates the Radiological Emergency Response Plans (RERP), as required in Section 28-31 of the Connecticut General Statutes, to respond to and recover from the effects of a catastrophic event at a nuclear power plant; provides technical support in the areas of research, planning, data collection, data analysis and training for state agencies and local community emergency responders; implements the Connecticut Radiological Emergency Response Plan; acts as liaison to the Federal Department of Homeland Security (DHS), the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC), the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and state and local communities and agencies; aids in development of state and local RERP mitigation measures, including developing new programs to implement new national public precautionary actions; develops and updates public information publications; gives briefings; trains state and local officials in the preparation of long-term plans compatible with federal and state plans; develops, reviews and revises RERP training programs, including conducting annual and biannual drills and exercises; analyzes and prepares evaluations of Connecticut’s emergency preparedness status; analyzes technical information regarding transportation resources.

CATASTROPHIC ALL HAZARDS PROGRAM: Develops and updates plans to respond to and recover from the effects of a wide range of catastrophic all hazards events, including terrorism/homeland security events; provides technical support in the areas of research, planning, data collection, data analysis and training for state agencies and local community emergency responders; maintains and implements the State’s Comprehensive Emergency Preparedness (CEMP) Plans, procedures and guidance documents; supports planning for hazard-specific events such as homeland security/terrorism events, major aircraft accidents, debris management, mass casualty and other topics; acts as liaison to the Federal Department of Homeland Security (DHS), the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and state and local communities and agencies; aids in development of local CEMP mitigation programs, plans and measures; assists local communities in developing grant applications, guidelines, programs and protocols; coordinates activities of State and Federal Disaster Assessment Teams; administers the Public Assistance (PA) and Individual Assistance (IA) programs; develops and updates public information publications; gives briefings; participates in Emergency Operations Center Operations; participates in periodic drills and exercises; analyzes and prepares evaluations of Connecticut’s emergency preparedness status; coordinates and provides staff support for multi-agency emergency preparedness committees and work groups; researches, identifies and recommends emergency preparedness equipment and systems to improve readiness of state and local agencies.

GRANTS ADMINISTRATION: Performs specialized related duties in the area of grants management; performs research including needs analysis, literature review and regulations critique to identify problems and determine priorities; develops alternatives; gathers information related to program area; develops goals and objectives, evaluation standards, timetables, other program components and department policy for program area and individual projects; facilitates direct grant process; provides technical assistance and acts as resource person to grantees; evaluates program proposals and applications for conformance with regulations and state goals; recommends funding; monitors and assesses ongoing programs for conformance to reporting requirements, general budget and timetable guidelines and program effectiveness; prepares quarterly and annual reports and statewide annual plan or section of plan related to program area; attends meetings of appropriate state, local and regional organizations and performs other liaison functions to coordinate efforts in program area.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY

DEPARTMENT OF EMERGENCY SERVICES AND PUBLIC PROTECTION

RADIOLOGICAL EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS PROGRAM: Knowledge of information dissemination practices and techniques; knowledge of the principles of nuclear power generation and the principles of radiological hazards; knowledge of federal and state regulations applicable to emergency management and associated programs; knowledge of personal computers, desktop publishing and database management; knowledge of the incident command system; knowledge of equipment and systems used in a radiological emergency; knowledge of current state and local RERP plans and procedures; knowledge of the background and objectives of emergency management programs; knowledge of the nature and effects of various types of natural and man-made disasters; considerable oral and written communication skills; considerable interpersonal skills; ability to analyze problems, interpret data, determine alternatives and propose solutions; ability to prepare and present oral reports of considerable complexity with clarity and persuasiveness; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships; ability to prepare comprehensive hazard response plans; ability to utilize computer software.

CATASTROPHIC ALL HAZARDS PROGRAM: Knowledge of information dissemination practices and techniques; knowledge of the principles and phases of emergency management/preparedness; knowledge of federal and state regulations applicable to emergency preparedness/homeland security and associated programs; knowledge of personal computers, desktop publishing and database management; knowledge of the incident command system; knowledge of current state and local CEMP plans and procedures; knowledge of the background and objectives of emergency management programs; knowledge of the nature and effects of various types of natural and man-made disasters; considerable oral and written communication skills; considerable interpersonal skills; ability to analyze problems, interpret data, determine alternatives and propose solutions; ability to prepare and present oral reports of considerable complexity with clarity and persuasiveness; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships; ability to prepare comprehensive hazard response plans; ability to utilize computer software.

GRANTS ADMINISTRATION: Considerable knowledge of grant preparation and administration; considerable knowledge of program evaluation and monitoring functions; knowledge of research methods and techniques; considerable interpersonal skills; considerable oral and written communication skills; some supervisory ability; ability to utilize computer software.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE

Six (6) years of experience in planning, technical writing, program management, grants administration, training or public information.
Note: Planning is defined as collecting and analyzing technical data (social, environmental, economic, governmental), determining problems and concerns and developing long term plans accordingly. These are formal, written plans, i.e. statements of goals and objectives, recommended alternatives for action and policies and programs to achieve the goals and objectives. Generally, these plans will impact statewide activities or a large-scale corporation, which has branch or satellite facilities. Candidates must perform these types of duties the majority of time and the planning function must be the major thrust of the job.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SUBSTITUTIONS ALLOWED

1. College training may be substituted for the General Experience on the basis of fifteen (15) semester hours equalling one-half (1/2) year of experience to a maximum of four (4) years for a Bachelor's degree.
2. A Master's degree in emergency preparedness/homeland security, planning, public administration, public information or a closely related field may be substituted for one (1) additional year of the General Experience.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

  • Knowledge of FEMA Disaster Assistance Programs, including Hazard Mitigation Programs
  • Experience with Geospatial Information Systems
  • Knowledge  of State Response Framework, State Disaster Recovery Framework
  • Knowledge of National Incident Management System, including Incident Command System
  • Knowledge of CT Division of Emergency Management and Homeland Security, including DEMHS Regions and Regional Emergency Planning Teams (REPTs)
  • Experienced writer, particularly writing mitigation plans or other related documents, including resiliency or recovery documents

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

1. Incumbents in this class must possess and retain a valid Motor Vehicle Operator's License.
2. Incumbents in this class may be required to travel.
3. Emergency management drills and actual emergencies may require work outside of normal hours.
4. On-call status may be required.

CHARACTER REQUIREMENTS

DEPARTMENT OF EMERGENCY SERVICES AND PUBLIC PROTECTION

In addition to the checking of references and of facts stated in the application, a thorough background investigation of each candidate may be made by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and/or the Connecticut Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection before persons are certified for appointment.

Conclusion

AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

The State of Connecticut is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and strongly encourages the applications of women, minorities, and persons with disabilities.