Want to help ensure the safety and security of people and property in the Commonwealth? How about working with multiple state agencies, regional task forces, counties, and localities? PEMA is seeking a detail-oriented individual to perform emergency management duties that are essential to assist the Commonwealth in preparing for and responding to emergencies and disasters. Focus will be on operational planning for incidents impacting Pennsylvania.

An employee in this entry-level position participates in formal training sessions, workshops, and on-the-job assignments to develop proficiency in planning, organizing, equipping, and evaluating emergency service responses, plans, and operations. Work involves assisting staff in developing, evaluating, and promoting emergency operations plans; coordinating prevention, emergency and disaster response, and recovery activities; and developing and conducting training programs, mitigation activities, and grant programs related to emergency management. As training progresses, the trainee is involved in projects of greater difficulty and complexity. Work is performed under the guidance and direction of a supervisor who assigns, and reviews work and ensures attainment of the goals and objectives of the training plan.

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

• Full-time employment
• Free Secure On-Site Parking.
• Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with 30-minute lunch. Work hours are dependent on activations or other needs of the operation.
• Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time, after the successful completion of a comprehensive on-site 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.
• 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:

• A bachelor's degree in emergency management, homeland security, or a closely related field; or
• An equivalent combination of experience and training.
  

• 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 6 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

• You must meet the PA residency requirement. For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link and click on Residency. OR
• 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.