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ADMINISTRATOR III(Contractual)

Director of Emergency Preparedness Policy

Recruitment #15-002588-0014

Introduction

The vision of the Maryland Dept. of Disabilities is that people with disabilities will be prepared for any natural or man-made disaster or emergency, and emergency personnel, employers, and others will be prepared to deal with all major issues related to individuals with disabilities during any disaster or emergency.

GRADE

18

LOCATION OF POSITION

217 East Redwood Street, Baltimore MD 21202

Main Purpose of Job

This position is responsible for 1) coordinating planning efforts with partners in the National Capital Region; 2) enhancing State emergency planning efforts that are coordinated to adequately address the needs of persons with disabilities and other functional needs in emergency preparedness and response training; and 3) developing and implementing outreach strategies that prepare people with disabilities for natural/man-made emergencies or general disasters.

POSITION DUTIES

Coordinate State Planning Efforts with NCR Partners            

  • Attend Appropriate Regional Emergency Support Function (RESF) monthly meetings.
  • Share information on State and local planning efforts with regional counterparts.
  • Participate in and contribute to regional planning projects or initiatives.   

Coordinate State Emergency Planning Efforts with Local, Regional, Federal and Private Sector Partners          

  • Update MDOD’s State Plan related to Emergency Planning in MD.
  • Identify state, local, regional and federal partners to form a Planning Team to implement key initiatives of the State Plan.
  • Identify additional requirements and products to support MD planning efforts and ensure accessibility.
  • Conduct Regional Conferences in the NCR on Emergency Preparedness with and for people with disabilities.
  • Assist other units of state and local governments to review legislation and draft regulations regarding emergency preparedness and people with disabilities.  

Conduct Statewide Emergency Preparedness Planning and Outreach Efforts

  • Conduct outreach efforts with non-English speaking groups to assist them in preparing for emergencies
  • Facilitate training opportunities with agencies supporting people with disabilities to develop plans and implement strategies for evacuation and sheltering in place.
  • Serve as the primary facilitator of jurisdictional planning groups throughout the state which include people with disabilities, local emergency responders, provider and advocacy organizations, and local government agencies.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education: A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.

Experience: Five years of experience in administrative staff or professional work. One year of this experience must have involved one or more of the following: the supervision of other employees, overseeing and coordinating the general operations of a unit, applying rules and regulations, or exercising responsibility for the development of policies or procedures.

Notes:

1. Additional experience in administrative staff or professional work may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for the required education.

2. Additional graduate level education at an accredited college or university may be substituted at the rate of 30 semester credit hours on a year to year basis for the required general experience.

3. Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a commissioned officer involving staff work related to the administration of rules, regulations, policy, procedures and processes, or overseeing or coordinating unit operations or functioning as a staff assistant to a higher ranking commissioned officer on a year to year basis for the required education and experience.

SELECTIVE QUALIFICATIONS

Applicants must meet both the minimum and selective qualifications to qualify for this position.  

Selective Qualifications:

  1. Experience developing training programs and performing training.
  2. Extensive knowledge of all phases of disaster mitigation (preparedness, response, and recovery) and principles of emergency management (planning and development).
  3. Two (2) years of the required five years of experience must have been in emergency   management,  planning, or related field.

DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Preferred Qualifications:

  1. Experience in developing operations plans, operational plans, and SOPs at the federal, state, and/or local levels.
  2. Certification in emergency preparedness planning and management or certification in disaster recovery/continuity.
  3. Experience designing and implementing emergency preparedness training courses for one or more audiences including people with disabilities.
  4. Experience developing and implementing training procedures and strategies for evacuation and sheltering in place. 
  5.  Knowledge of applicable Homeland Security, emergency management and/or other federal laws and regulations governing the conduct of preparedness activities.
  6. Strong analytical, organizational and communication skills.

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 (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.

 

EXAMINATION PROCESS

Examination Process:

The examination may consist of a rating of your education, training and experience.  It is essential that you submit complete and accurate information pertaining to the tasks of this position on your application in order to determine if you meet the qualifications as specified above, including a non-editable, unofficial copy of your college diploma or transcripts as applicable prior to the closing date.  Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing the application.  All information concerning your qualifications must be received by the closing 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.

BENEFITS

FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS

Online application process is STRONGLY preferred. If the application process is not available, you may mail a paper application by 5:00 p.m. on the closing date to MDOD at 217 Eastwood Street, 13th floor, room 1300, Baltimore MD 21202 to the attention of Joyce Carter. Applications submitted after this date will not be considered.    

 

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.   

 

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