Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency (PEMA) is seeking a self-driven professional who enjoys being on the leading edge of emergency incidents and disasters, with a passion to serve the public, provide good customer service, and has quality analytical abilities. If you have the experience, knowledge and skills to calmly look at an emergency, analyze possible actions and have a passion to support county and local responders, we would like to talk to you.

In this role, your main responsibility will be to gather, organize, and prioritize time-sensitive data in order to provide crucial emergency information to the relevant parties. This includes notifying them about necessary information to determine the appropriate course of action, such as response and recovery resources. You will collaborate closely with various entities, including municipal, county, and governmental organizations, as well as open sources, media, and non-government organizations, to continuously enhance operational quality for the benefit of customers and citizens. Effective communication skills are essential for assisting in the implementation of agency strategic initiatives, as well as for performing response/recovery, situational awareness, and resource support and planning. Making critical decisions based on collected and analyzed information is crucial to ensure proper coordination and alerting of all relevant individuals. Additionally, you will have the opportunity to contribute to process improvement, recommend equipment updates, and participate in disaster preparedness through exercises and drills. Furthermore, during a Response Center activation, you may also have the chance to learn and perform other roles.

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

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment
• Work hours are 8:00 PM to 9:00 AM, will work three 12.5-hour days per week
• 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.
• 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.

QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

• Three years of emergency coordination experience within the operation of a large municipal, county, statewide or national emergency center; and an associate degree in emergency management or other closely related field; or
• Any equivalent combination of experience and training.

• You must meet the PA residency requirement. For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link and click on Residency.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

• 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/education).
• If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.
• Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted.
• Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.

• Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. *7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx and click the Veterans' Preference tab or contact us at ra-cs-vetpreference@pa.gov.

• 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).

• Completing the application, including all supplemental questions, serves as your exam for this position. No additional exam is required at a test center (also referred to as a written exam).
• Your score is based on the detailed information you provide on your application and in response to the supplemental questions.
• Your score is valid for this specific posting only.
• You must provide complete and accurate information or:
  • your score may be lower than deserved.
  • you may be disqualified.