Emergency Management Specialist

THE POSITION

Do you have a passion for training and preparing the next generation of emergency management professionals? The Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency's Central Area Office is seeking a dedicated individual to share their expertise in disaster response and recovery-whether the emergency is natural or human-caused. The knowledge you pass on to both career and volunteer public safety partners will play a vital role in protecting lives and property across the Commonwealth. If you are ready to embrace this meaningful and challenging opportunity, apply today and help shape the future resilience and well-being of Pennsylvania's residents.

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

In this role, you will play a key part in developing and delivering emergency management training and certification exercises at the state, county, task force, and municipal levels to meet program requirements and identified needs. This position requires active involvement during emergencies and declared disasters, as well as strong communication skills and the ability to present complex concepts, policies, and instructions to diverse stakeholder groups.

You will provide technical guidance to county and state agency partners as they design and implement emergency management training and exercises, ensuring compliance with state and federal standards. Additionally, you will review and analyze After-Action Reports (AARs) and stakeholder preparedness assessments to evaluate program effectiveness and recommend improvements.

Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• FREE on-site parking
• Full-time employment
• Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.
• In the event of an emergency/disaster situation or training exercise, this position may be required to travel, work up to 12-hour shifts, and work outside of the normal work hours, including weekends and overnights.
• Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time, upon successful completion of a training period. In order to telework, you must have a securely configured high-speed internet connection and work from an approved location inside Pennsylvania. If you are unable to telework, you will have the option to report to the headquarters office in Harrisburg. The ability to telework is subject to change at any time. Additional details may be provided during the interview.
• Salary: Selected candidates who are new to employment with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania will receive the minimum starting salary listed on this posting. The starting salary is non-negotiable.
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

• Successful completion of the Emergency Management Trainee program (Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title, as determined by the Office of Administration); or
• Two years of professional experience in the development, coordination, or promotion of emergency management programs such as disaster relief, public safety, flood mitigation and resiliency, and emergency management in government, industry, education, or the military; and a bachelor's degree; or
• An equivalent combination of experience and training that includes one year of professional experience in the development, coordination, or promotion of emergency management programs such as disaster relief, public safety, flood mitigation and resiliency, and emergency management in government, industry, education, or the military.

Special Requirements:

• This position requires possession of a valid driver's license which is not under suspension.
• This position requires certification in the following courses from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Emergency Management Institute, within six months of hire:
  • IS-100.C: Introduction to the Incident Command System
  • IS-700.B: An Introduction to the National Incident Management System
  • IS-800.D: National Response Framework, An Introduction
  • IS-2200: Basic Emergency Operations Center Functions

Other Requirements:

• PA residency requirementis currentlywaivedfor this title.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

How to Apply:

• Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/ed