ADMINISTRATOR II

Our mission is to ensure that Marylanders are provided the tools needed to prepare for, mitigate against, respond to, and recover from emergencies & disasters.

5401 Rue St Lo Drive

Reisterstown, MD 21136

The Maryland Emergency Management Agency (MEMA) is the agency of State government with primary responsibility and authority for emergency preparedness policy, and for coordinating hazard mitigation, incident response, and disaster recovery. MEMA works to ensure that all Marylanders are prepared, and to make Maryland more resilient. Emergency preparedness planning is a critical part of MEMA's mission and the successful execution of the Agency's Center for Preparedness Excellence.

This position primarily reports to the MEMA Planning Branch Manager and is responsible for overseeing the State's Complex Coordinated Terrorist Attack (CCTA) project. This project includes conducting gap analysis, developing plans, conducting trainings, and exercising CCTA incidents.

This position leads all aspects of Maryland's CCTA project. In this capacity the CCTA Project Manager will be responsible for developing and monitoring a CCTA work plan to accomplish the tasks outlined in Maryland's CCTA project application approved by the Federal Emergency Management Agency. This position will oversee a contractor team charged with conducting a variety of CCTA preparedness tasks. This position is responsible for collaborating with a variety of stakeholders from local, regional, state, federal, and non-governmental partners in completion of the CCTA work plan. The CCTA project will also assist with reporting, budget monitoring, and other key tasks to ensure the project's success.

In order to fulfill these responsibilities, this position requires strong project management, communication, presentation, organizational, and planning skills.

Support the MEMA Operations Directorate, MEMA Planning Branch, and MEMA Training & Exercise Branch, including as follows: 

This position is primarily responsible for the monitoring and oversight of MEMA’s CCTA project to ensure that the program runs smoothly, all tasks are completed in a timely manner, to ensure stakeholder needs are met, and that the project aligns with Maryland’s Emergency Management System strategy.

Tasks will include:

·        Overseeing development & execution of MEMA’s CCTA project       

·        Coordinating with stakeholders on deliverables, scheduling, and other needs

·        Collaborating with MEMA’s Project Director, Planning Lead, and Executive Staff

·        Developing task orders & requests for proposals to fulfill subsequent phases of the CCTA project

·        Assisting MEMA Grants Team with quarterly reporting and financial tracking

·        Providing leadership throughout the execution of the project

·        Providing oversite to the CCTA contractor team in execution of all tasks and deliverables of the project

This position requires strong communication and organizational skills, as well as familiarity with the following technologies:

·        Basic word processing and document generation software, such as Microsoft Word and Google Docs; and

·        Spreadsheet software, including Microsoft Excel and Google Sheets.

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

Experience: Four years of experience in administrative staff or professional work.

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-for-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-for-year basis for the required education and experience.

Applicants must meet the selective qualification(s) to be considered. Include clear and specific information on your application regarding your qualifications.

• 3 years of project management experience in emergency management leading complex projects including stakeholders from all levels of government

The examination will consist of a rating of your education, training, and experience as presented on your application and as they relate to the requirements of the position. Therefore, it is important that you provide complete and accurate information on your application. Successful candidates will be ranked as Best Qualified, Better Qualified, or Qualified and placed on the employment (eligible) list for at least one year.  

Please make sure that you provide complete and accurate 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 the above closing date.

To submit your qualifying documents; the preferred method is to upload them using the "other" tab on the online application.  We will not consider information submitted after the closing date of this announcement.

Resumes will NOT be accepted in lieu of completing the online or paper application.

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.

Online applications are STRONGLY recommended; if you do not have internet access, please mail your application by the closing date to:

MEMA - HR

ATTN: Kristi Metzger

5401 Rue Saint Lo Drive

Reisterstown, MD 21136

For more information, please call 410-517-3615. As an equal opportunity employer, Maryland is committed to recruiting, retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the State’s diversity.

People with disabilities and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.

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