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.
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