Introduction
This is a Management Service position that serves at the pleasure of the Appointing Authority.
GRADE
19
LOCATION OF POSITION
Department of Human Services
Division of Administrative Operations
Office of Emergency Operations
311 W. Saratoga Street
Baltimore MD 21201
Main Purpose of Job
The Human Services Emergency Manager position is a critical component of state disaster mass care response. This position serves as the liaison between the Statewide Emergency Management communities, and the Department of Human Services (DHS) State and Local mass care plans and processes. The Human Services Emergency Manager works with local mass care leadership to develop mass care plans and response activities throughout all cycles of the disaster process: preparedness, response and recovery. This position will travel statewide to assist local jurisdictions with response activities, including emergency feeding and shelter. This position coordinates with partners to initiate and maintain disaster mass care response efforts at the state level. This is an Emergency Essential position and is required to be available for duty 24/7 and respond to requests within 2 hours of notification.
POSITION DUTIES
Participates or leads workshops, task forces, and exercises in support of Federal, State and local emergency plans. Conducts training to support the Disaster Response Program Assists with the development, provides training and supports or leads exercises regarding operational responsibilities for staff within mass care emergency response. Provides regular reports to the DHS Division of Administrative Operations (DAO) Chief, Office of Emergency Operations Assistant Chief and the State Emergency Operations Center on the status of emergency operations/ Coordinates the Emergency/Disaster Local Department of Social Services ‘Local Liaison’ program. Coordinates with local jurisdictions mass care and sheltering teams to produce appropriate and integrated (State/local) mass care responses. Leads meetings, monthly, weekly or daily, depending on disaster cycle with liaisons and Local Department of Social Services Directors. Interprets and applies existing State and Department policy and plans to current status of emergency events to determine objectives. Assists or leads development and implementation of Incident Action Plans (IAPs).Leads facility evacuation program and planning, evacuation monitors, meeting development, communication creation for staff, and similar. Provides written and other guidance to locals to support creation of local facility evacuations
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education: A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
Experience: Two (2) years of emergency management-related field experience. One year of this experience must have involved supervision.
DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Experience in one or more of the key principles of emergency management: mitigation, preparedness, response or recovery.
SELECTION PROCESS
Applicants must meet all minimum qualifications to be considered, and to appear on the list of people eligible for hire. Please read all requirements before applying. For education obtained outside the U.S., a copy of the equivalent American education as determined by a foreign credential evaluation service must be provided prior to hire.
BENEFITS
FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS
The online application process is STRONGLY preferred. If you are unable to apply online, you may mail a paper application to: Attn: D. Greene, Department of Human Services, Employment Services Unit, 311 W. Saratoga Street, Baltimore MD 21201-3500. Application inquiries regarding this recruitment may call 410- 767-7414 or email: dhs.recruit@maryland.gov .
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