EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT OPERATIONS OFFICER SUPERVISOR
Recruitment #14-002216-001
Department | Maryland Department of Emergency Management - X |
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Date Opened | 9/25/2014 11:59:00 PM |
Filing Deadline | 10/9/2014 11:59:00 PM |
Salary | $35,840.00 - $56,674.00/year |
Employment Type |
Full-Time
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HR Analyst | Heather Fraser |
Work Location |
Baltimore County
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GRADE
LOCATION OF POSITION
MARYLAND EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY
5401 RUE SAINT LO DRIVE
REISTERSTOWN, MD 21136
Main Purpose of Job
POSITION DUTIES
Be able to obtain and maintain a SECRET CLEARANCE.
Perform and supervise the collection of information and data pertaining to emergency incidents and situations throughout the State. Such incidents may be crisis or disaster situations, both natural (e.g., hurricane, tornado) and manmade (e.g., hazardous material spill, terrorist attack). Also perform and supervise the monitoring of regional, national and international incidents which may affect the State. Ensure all activity has been appropriately logged and events are based on the State Critical Information Reporting Requirement (SCIRR) and the event/incident meets the threshold for reporting.
Provide direction to subordinates regarding the analysis and interpretation of collected incident information. Supervise contacts made by subordinates with on-site emergency managers, fusion centers, EOC’s and other officials (including local, state, and federal officials) to obtain updates and clarifications and determine their response and resource needs. Based on the data and analysis, decide appropriate course of action through the use of implied and regulated authorities.
Functions as the Center Commander of the State Emergency Operations Center during “ready state operations” to include receiving requests for emergency support from local emergency managers and public safety agencies. Appropriately tasks and tracks these requests to appropriate agencies.
Supervises and performs the clear composition and dissemination of emergency and routine information verbally and in writing using various complex communications devices to include, but not limited to radios, satellites systems, computer system applications and software packages and the telephone.
Performs and supervises the operation of all equipment associated with the State of Maryland Warning Point in order to clearly communicate emergency warnings and protective action recommendations to local emergency managers and the public through the use of the National Warning System (NAWAS) and Emergency Alert System (EAS).
Trains subordinates on policies, procedures, practices, and systems. Ensures self and staff proficiency through routine training in systems and educational topics.
Provide initial technical support to the users of the agency's technical information systems to include but not limited to audio/visual systems, telephone, radio and software applications.
Organizes and directs special projects assigned to the shift including development and maintenance of databases and procedures to improve emergency operations capabilities and respond to field incident sites or alternate operations centers when required to provide communications and coordination.
Monitor, collect and report meteorological data from the National Weather Service’s (NWS) Cooperative Observation weather station located at the SEOC for the purpose of defining the climate of the United States and help measure long term climate changes. Additionally provide real time observed conditions and data to support forecasts, warning and other public service programs of the NWS.
Operate the SEOC’s video and audio teleconferencing system for effective scheduling and participation of both routine and emergency briefs amongst executive staff and senior elected officials.
Monitor building surveillance and alarm systems for intrusion, fire, electrical and water flow that could impact the safety of staff and visitors.
Completion of the agency and departmental specific training program.
MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
Education: Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of a high school equivalency certificate.
Experience: Three years of experience in emergency communications work related to police, fire/rescue, medical service or military operations; or in coordinating emergency, safety or disaster relief efforts.
Notes:
1. Additional experience in emergency response communication work responding to emergencies or coordinating emergency, safety or disaster relief may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for the required education.
2. Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a non-commissioned officer in emergency communications systems and equipment operations classifications or specialty codes in the emergency management field of work on a year for year basis for the required experience.
Selection Plan
Please make sure that you provide sufficient information on your application (and on separate pages, if necessary) 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 employment (eligible) list for at least one year.
LIMITATIONS ON SELECTION
This recruitment is limited to current employees of the Maryland Emergency Management Agency.
LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
1. Employees are subject to call 24 hours a day and will be required to provide the employing agency with a telephone number where they can be reached.
2. Employees in this classification are subject to substance abuse testing in accordance with Code of Maryland Regulations 17.04.09, Testing for Illegal Use of Drugs.
FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS
Online application is STRONGLY preferred. If online access is unavailable, you may submit a paper application to:
Maryland Emergency Management Agency
5401 Rue Saint Lo Drive
Reisterstown, MD 21136
Faxed or e-mailed applications will not be accepted.
The Human Resource Department is not responsible for applications sent to any other address.
TTY Users: call via Maryland Relay.
We thank our Veterans for their service to our country, and encourage them to apply.
As an equal opportunity employer Maryland is committed to recruiting, retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the State’s diversity.