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PROGRAM MANAGER IV

911 Board Executive Director

Recruitment #23-005479-0016

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Introduction

THIS POSITION IS BEING REPOSTED. PREVIOUS APPLICANTS NEED NOT REAPPLY.


The Maryland Department of Emergency Management (MDEM) is looking for a diligent, detail-oriented individual who is excited about making Maryland a safer place to live and work. The Maryland 9-1-1 Board is an independent entity within MDEM. The Maryland 9-1-1 Board is dedicated to ensuring Maryland’s 9-1-1 system remains robust and responsive to the public-safety needs of our citizens and visitors. The Board is committed to providing fiscally responsive funding to maintain a technologically advanced 9-1-1 system staffed with appropriately trained emergency operators. Through a partnership with the 9-1-1 community, the Board will provide leadership and guidance for Maryland to be recognized nationally for excellence in providing 9-1-1 service. The Board’s duties include coordinating the enhancement of County 9-1-1 systems and the oversight of the 9-1-1 Trust Fund.

 

MDEM’s mission is to proactively reduce disaster risks and reliably manage consequences through collaborative work with Maryland’s communities and partners. MDEM is the Department of State government with primary responsibility and authority for emergency preparedness policy, and for coordinating hazard mitigation, incident response, and disaster recovery. MDEM is a national leader in Emergency Management that provides Maryland residents, organizations, and emergency management partners with expert information, programmatic activities, and leadership in the delivery of financial, technical, and physical resources “to shape a resilient Maryland where communities thrive.” We do this by being Maryland's designated source of official risk reduction and consequence management information.

GRADE

22

LOCATION OF POSITION

5401 Rue St. Lo Drive

Reisterstown, MD 21136

Main Purpose of Job

To provide executive direction  and carry out the mission of the Maryland 911 Board, to comply with requirements of the Public Safety Article and Code of Maryland Regulations, to provide guidance and expertise on statewide 9-1-1 policy, and to act as a liaison with MDEM and Maryland’s 9-1-1 Community.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Experience: Eight years of administrative or professional experience, with four years of experience in 9-1-1 functions and responsibilities.

DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Preference will be given to candidates who demonstrate previous experience in the following:

 

● Organizational leadership and Management

● Internal and external communication

● Building partnerships and facilitating collaborative environments

● Instituting Change

● Creating Efficiency

● Strategic Planning

● Budgeting and fiscal management

● Experience with 911 functions and policy, particularly related to NG911


LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS

Employees in this classification may be assigned duties which require the operation of a motor vehicle.  Employees assigned such duties will be required to possess a motor vehicle operator’s license valid in the State of Maryland.

SELECTION PROCESS

Please make sure that you provide sufficient information on your application to show that you meet the qualifications for this recruitment. All information concerning your qualifications must be submitted by the closing date. We will not consider information submitted after this date. Successful candidates will be ranked as Best Qualified, Better Qualified, or Qualified and placed on the eligible (employment) list for at least one year.

EXAMINATION PROCESS

The assessment may consist of a rating of your education, training, and experience related to the requirements of the position. It is important that you provide complete and accurate information on your application. Please report all experience and education that is related to this position.

BENEFITS

FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS

Online applications are highly recommended. However, if you are unable to apply online, the paper application and supplemental questionnaire may be submitted to: Maryland Department of Emergency Management, 5401 Rue Saint Lo Drive, Reisterstown, MD 21136. Paper application materials must be received in our office by the closing date for the recruitment. No postmarks will be accepted.

For questions regarding this recruitment, please call 443-381-2967.

MD TTY Relay Service 1-800-735-2258.

We thank our Veterans for their service to our country.

People with disabilities and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.

As an equal opportunity employer, Maryland is committed to recruitment, retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the State's diversity.




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