Emergency Management Area Coordinator
Recruitment #230510-1957AR-001
| Location |
Hartford, CT
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|---|---|
| Date Opened | 5/15/2023 2:00:00 PM |
| Salary | $81,920.00 - $105,585.00/year |
| Job Type | Open to the Public |
| Close Date | 5/23/2023 11:59:00 PM |
Introduction
Are you experienced in Emergency Management or Emergency Response? Are you looking to grow your career? If so, read below and apply today!
The State of Connecticut, Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection (DESPP), has an exciting opportunity for an Emergency Managment Area Coordinator for Region 3.
What we can offer you
We take part in a competitive benefits plan which includes:
- Generous paid time off (vacation, sick and personal)
- Excellent health and dental coverage
- Retirement plans and more!
In addition, the State puts an emphasis on:
- Providing limitless opportunities;
- Hiring for diversity and fresh perspectives;
- Performing meaningful work; and
- Encouraging a healthy work life balance.
Position highlights
This position performs critical functions in planning, training, exercises, grants management, and operations within the CT Division of Emergency Management and Homeland Security (DEMHS) and for the 41 communities within DEMHS Region 3.
The Region 3 Coordinator is one of the five DEMHS Regional Coordinators who provide daily critical public safety support to municipalities and as needed to the Governor's State Emergency Operations Center. Duties involve daily assistance to the municipalities and the State regarding public safety preparedness, response and recovery activities, including:
- Local emergency operations planning;
- School security;
- Coordination of mutual aid;
- Assisting municipalities to qualify for Federal Emergency Management and Homeland Security funding; and
- Serving as the primary contact for municipalities to request and receive resources in an emergency.
This is a full time (40 hours per week) position requiring 24-hour on-call status with possibility of emergency activation. Position includes assignment of state vehicle to respond to critical incidents, including reporting to duty during inclement weather to local, state, or other incident command post as needed, other duties as assigned. Telework opportunities may be available within operational needs.
About us
Working closely with local, state, federal, tribal, and private sector partners, DEMHS provides a coordinated, integrated program for statewide emergency management and homeland security. The division directs and coordinates all available resources to protect the life and property of the residents of Connecticut in the event of a disaster or crisis, whether natural or manmade, through a collaborative program of prevention, planning, preparedness, response, recovery, mitigation, and public education. This mission includes strategic and operational planning, operations, training and exercise, grants, and disaster relief. DEMHS also coordinates statewide security communications as well as establishes standards and protocols for the use and dissemination of intelligence.
CT DESPP is committed to protecting and improving the quality of life for all by providing a broad range of public safety services, training, regulatory guidance and scientific services utilizing enforcement, prevention, education and state of the art science and technology.
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Selection Plan
Candidates selected for an interview must provide the following at the time of interview:
State Employees
Any pending disciplinary history within the past 2 years and review of attendance records are also considered in this selection process.
Click here to complete the Criminal Convictions addendum (CT-HR-13). The CT-HR-13 can also be found on the DAS website by typing in "CT-HR-13" into the "Search Department of Administrative Services" search field.
State Employees
- Two (2) most recent performance evaluations
- Cover letter
- Completed CT-HR-13
- Two (2) professional references contact information (including name, relationship, email and phone number)
- Cover Letter
- Completed CT-HR-13
Any pending disciplinary history within the past 2 years and review of attendance records are also considered in this selection process.
Click here to complete the Criminal Convictions addendum (CT-HR-13). The CT-HR-13 can also be found on the DAS website by typing in "CT-HR-13" into the "Search Department of Administrative Services" search field.
Before you apply:
- In order to be considered for this job opening, you must meet the Minimum Qualifications as listed on the job opening. You must specify your qualifications on your application.
- The minimum experience and training requirements must be met by the close date on the job opening, unless otherwise specified.
- Ensure that your application is complete and detailed before submitting it. In order to comply with Public Act 21-69, the State of Connecticut is no longer asking for resumes during the initial application process. You will not be able to make revisions once your application is submitted into the JobAps system.
- All application materials must be received by the recruiting agency by the time specified on the job opening for the position for which you are applying. Late applications may not be submitted and will not be considered. Exceptions are rare and limited to documented events that incapacitate a candidate during the entire duration of the job posting time period. It is the candidate’s obligation and responsibility to request an exception and provide a legally recognized justification to accommodate such exception. Requests should be made to DAS.SHRM@ct.gov.
- This posting may require completion of additional referral questions (RQs). You can access these RQs via an email that will be sent to you after the posting's closing date or by visiting your JobAps Personal Status Board (Certification Questionnaires section). Your responses to these RQs must be submitted by the questionnaire's expiration date. Please regularly check your email and JobAps Personal Status Board for notifications. Please check your SPAM and/or Junk folders on a daily basis in the event an email provider places auto-notification emails in a user's spam.
- Although applicants will receive correspondence via email, as a backup they are also encouraged to sign on to their Personal Status Board on a daily basis to monitor their status, view all emailed notices and complete tasks required in the recruitment process.
- Note: At any point during the recruitment process, applicants may be required to submit additional documentation which support their qualification(s) for this position. These documents may include: a cover letter, resume, performance reviews, attendance records, supervisory references, licensure, etc., at the discretion of the hiring agency.
- The immediate vacancy is listed above, however, applications to this recruitment may be used for future vacancies in this job class.
PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)
In the Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection, this class is accountable for independently performing a full range of tasks in directing emergency management and natural disaster plans and operations for an assigned area and coordinating the operations with State and Federal Emergency Management programs.
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES
In an assigned area, assists cities and towns in developing and implementing an Emergency Management Plan and other supporting plans; in some areas, develops a nuclear power plant emergency plan or a hazardous dam plan; performs hazards analysis and determines priorities; conducts research; assists towns in qualifying for federal funds; assesses capabilities and evaluates resources; coordinates mutual aid among towns; coordinates training; prepares correspondence; speaks before groups regarding emergency management; in emergencies, represents the Emergency Management Director in the assigned area; provides emergency communications between the Governor and the towns; coordinates resources and receives requests for assistance; supervises technical support staff; performs related duties as required.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY
Considerable knowledge of public information and/or communication methods and techniques; knowledge of planning principles and techniques; ability to interpret and apply relevant state and federal statutes, laws, and regulations; considerable oral and written communication skills; considerable interpersonal skills.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE
Six (6) years of professional experience in community planning, public communications, or public information.
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 a closely related field may be substituted for one (1) additional year of the General Experience.
2. A Master's degree in a closely related field may be substituted for one (1) additional year of the General Experience.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience in emergency management, including systems and processes of the National Incident Management System
- Experience managing a team including members of local, state, federal and private sector partners.
- Experience communicating to stakeholders through public speaking, delivering presentations, and conducting meetings and webinars.
- Experience with Emergency Management and Homeland Security program design, development, execution, and evaluation.
- Experience managing programs of the five mission areas of the National Preparedness Goal.
- Experience in emergency response operations.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
Incumbents in this class may be required to travel.
WORKING CONDITIONS
Incumbents in this class may be exposed to moderately disagreeable conditions, particularly in times of disasters.
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.
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