STATE OF CONNECTICUT EXECUTIVE BRANCH JOBS

Emergency Management Program Specialist

Recruitment #230927-0511AR-001

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Introduction


Are you looking to grow your Emergency Management career with the State of Connecticut?

The State of Connecticut, Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection (DESPP) is currently recruiting for an Emergency Management Program Specialist to join their team at the Division of Emergency Management and Homeland Security (DEMHS). 

Position Highlights
  • This position is full time, 40 hours per week in the Operations and Logistics Unit.
  • This position will be a mixture of office and field-based work.
  • Duties may include:
    • Supporting Preparedness, Planning and Response activites;
    • Inspecting and inventorying assets; 
    • Moving, operating, maintaining equipment;
    • Attending planning meetings;
    • Maintaining regional offices along with the State Emergency Operations Center.
State of Connecticut employees participate in a competitive benefits plan that includes: 
  • NEW: A Platinum Healthcare Plan, the nation’s best for state employees and dependents, according to a report by Georgetown’s Center on Health Insurance Reform and article by Ellen Andrews, Ph.D., along with comprehensive benefit offerings.
  • Sick and personal leave.
  • We encourage a healthy work/life balance to all employees.
  • State of Connecticut is an eligible Public Service Loan Forgiveness employer, meaning you may be eligible to have qualifying student loans forgiven after 10 years of service. Click here for more information.
Discover the opportunity to: 
  • To work for a Forbes top company: ‘Forbes’ State of Connecticut Ranked One of the Best Employers of 2023 - State of CT Receives National Recognition for Offering Job Growth, Competitive Benefits, and Flexible Schedule.
  • Engage in a rewarding career.
  • Assist our employees so they can achieve success.
  • Make a difference in the public sector.
  • Work together in a collaborative team environment.
Our Mission
The Division of Emergency Management and Homeland Security (DEMHS) is charged with developing, administering, and coordinating a comprehensive and integrated statewide emergency management and homeland security program that encompasses all human-made and natural hazards, and includes prevention, mitigation, preparedness, response, and recovery components to ensure the safety and well-being of the residents of Connecticut.

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Selection Plan

To Apply:
  • In order to be considered for this job opening, you must meet the Minimum Qualifications as listed on this 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.
Important Information After You Apply:
  • Candidate selected for an interview must provide the following at the time of interview:
State Employees: 
  • Two (2) most recent performance evaluations
  • Cover Letter 
  • Completed CT-HR-13 
Non-State Employees: 
  • Two (2) professional reference contact information (Name, E-Mail Address, Phone Number, and relationship)
  • Cover Letter
  • Completed CT-HR-13
  • 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 record check along with reference checks. Selection for employment is contingent upon satisfactory completion of the background investigation. Click here CT-HR-13 to complete the Criminal Convictions addendum. 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. Also considered in this selection process: Any pending or disciplinary history within the past 2 years and review of attendance records. Failure to provide the required documents listed above or submit your application accurately and on time, will eliminate you from the recruitment process.  
  • 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: performance reviews, supervisory references, college transcripts, licensure, etc. at the discretion of the hiring agency.
  • Interviews will be limited to candidates whose experience and training most closely meet the requirements of the position.
  • The immediate vacancy is listed above, however, applications to this recruitment may be used for future vacancies in this job class.
Connect With Us:
Due to the large volume of applications received, we are unable to provide confirmation of receipt or status during the recruitment process. Updates will be available through your JobAps portal account. Should you have any questions pertaining to this recruitment, please contact Nick Naples at Nicholas.Naples@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

  • Prepares periodic reports;
  • Uses personal computers to develop and maintain databases;
  • May serve in the Emergency Operations Center (EOC) in simulated or actual events;
  • Performs related duties as assigned.
  • Gives briefings;
  • Trains state and local officials in the preparation of long-term plans compatible with federal and state plans;
  • Analyzes and prepares evaluations of Connecticut’s emergency preparedness status;
  • Analyzes technical information regarding transportation resources;
  • 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;
  • 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);
  • May support activities of State and Federal Disaster Assessment Teams;
  • Participates in periodic drills and exercises;
  • 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;
  • Maintains emergency preparedness equipment and systems;
  • Maintains emergency communications systems and equipment;
  • Performs specialized related duties in the area of logistics.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY

Knowledge of
  • information dissemination practices and techniques;
  • the principles and phases of emergency management/preparedness;
  • federal and state regulations applicable to emergency management and associated programs;
  • personal computers, desktop publishing and database management;
  • the incident command system;
  • equipment and systems used in a radiological emergency;
  • the background and objectives of emergency management programs;
  • the nature and effects of various types of natural and man-made disasters;
  • Logistics;
  • Communications systems and equipment;
  • drill/exercise design and conduct.
Considerable
  • oral and written communication skills;
  • interpersonal skills.
Ability to
  • analyze problems, interpret data, determine alternatives and propose solutions;
  • prepare and present oral reports of considerable complexity with clarity and persuasiveness;
  • establish and maintain effective working relationships;
  • prepare comprehensive hazard response plans;
  • utilize computer software;
  • Work in a non-traditional office setting (indoors and outdoors);
  • Move, lift, load, unload equipment in excess of 50lbs;
  • Drive various sized vehicles with and without a trailer.

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

  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Successful completion of a Connecticut Careers Trainee program approved by the Department of Administrative Services may be substituted for the General Experience.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

  • Experience managing and coordinating equipment and supplies for distribution.
  • Experience in emergency management, operations, planning and logistics.
  • Experience with the National Incident Management System or state and local emergency response plans in an emergency management role.
  • Experience coordinating and participating in the creation or sustainment of emergency response plans. 
  • Experience coordinating with federal, state, tribal, local and community organizations.
  • Experience as a first responder in a police, fire, emergency medical service or military capacity. 
  • Experience supporting and utilizing Interoperable Radio Communications systems.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

  • Incumbents in this class must possess and retain a valid Motor Vehicle Operator's License.
  • Incumbents in this class may be required to travel.
  • Emergency management drills and actual emergencies may require work outside of normal hours.
  • 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.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

As defined by Sec. 5-196 of the Connecticut General Statutes, a job class is a position or group of positions that share general characteristics and are categorized under a single title for administrative purposes.  As such, a job class is not meant to be all-inclusive of every task and/or responsibility.




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