JOB
****Exempt Position**** ***This job opportunity is not in the classified service and is not covered under the Administrative Rule of the WV Division of Personnel. If you are interested in this position, you must apply directly to the hiring agency.***Please send your completed application to: Applications MUST be submitted directly to the contact(s) listed below by email or standard U.S. mail.Mail applications to: Melanie Thomas1700 MacCorkle Ave. SE, 6th FloorCharleston, WV 25314Or email to: melanie.k.thomas@wv.govDivision of Personnel application can be found online HERE(Download application and save to your computer)Please include posting number EMD2400017 on application. Position 0606PE0418Posting EMD2400017 Brooke, Doddridge, Hancock, Harrison, Marion, Marshall, Monongalia, Ohio, Preston, Taylor, Tyler and Wetzel County1 Vacancy *** Exempt Position ***Under executive direction, manages an organized section providing administrative and support services in the highly complex and sensitive infrastructure protection and public safety sections. Manages the delivery of services that address all hazards across all mission sets focusing on improving the state's capabilities and capacity to detect, prevent, respond, and mitigate natural and man-made emergencies or disasters. Liaisons serve as the agency's senior field- officials and engage with other federal, state, local and private sector officials. The operations, policy, work processes, and regulatory requirements of the section are complex, varied, dynamic and require substantial depth of analysis and interpretation of theory, principles, practices, and regulations of a professional field. Involves the supervision of professional, technical, and clerical employees. The scope of responsibility includes planning the evaluating operations; researching new procedures and improvements; interpreting statutes, regulations, and policies. Serves as the division's liaison during major emergency responses within the Department of Homeland Security and Emergency Management Division. Facilitates greater capacity in, and more comprehensive integration of, information and resources in risk assessment and planning on the impact of catastrophic incidents in the state. Guides local, regional, and state entities, private sector and non-governmental agencies and organizations in developing and coordinating national infrastructure protection plan resources and capabilities and in meeting US Department of Homeland Security (DHS} and Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) grant requirements. Supports the overall effectiveness of the WV Department of Homeland Security Emergency Management Division (EMD) through public education programs regarding the mission of WV EMD and the WV DHS. Directs the delivery of the agency's services for stakeholders across all sectors of government, private industry, and general population. Leads other employees as well as representatives of other state and local agencies during special projects as well as during times of emergencies. Requires statewide and regional travel on a regular basis. As part of the state's homeland security and emergency management team, employee may be required to work for extended periods of time under stressful conditions at any location in the state, or out of state, as may be required by a result of emergency situations. Operates state-owned motor vehicle which may be equipped with communications and/or emergency warning equipment and may be required to respond with short notice from their residence to locations throughout the state. Oversees and performs other related work and duties as necessary. Recognizes the uniqueness of certain areas throughout the state and develops and implements strategies to overcome the challenges presented by the area (e.g. ability to overcome communication challenges posed by national radio quiet zone; planning and preparing for or responding to an incident, or managing a sector within the incident command, at national or international events held in the state such as the World Scout Jamboree or Bridge Day; planning and being prepared for a nuclear emergency due to a nearby nuclear power plant). *Must reside in one of the counties in which they serve.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
This position is classified exempt and is not covered under the merit system administered by the West Virginia Division of Personnel. It is available to any applicant who meets the minimum requirements and/or special requirements or areas of assignment.PG: 10 $27,662 - $51,173Market Rate: $45,088Applications MUST be submitted directly to the contact(s) listed below by email or standard U.S. mail.Mail applications to: Melanie Thomas1700 MacCorkle Ave. SE, 6th FloorCharleston, WV 25314Or email to: melanie.k.thomas@wv.govPlease include posting number EMD2400017 on application.Please note: Applications of covered state employees submitted to the Division of Personnel are not forwarded to the Division of Emergency Management.This job opportunity is not in the classified service and is not covered under the Administrative Rule of the WV Division of Personnel. Therefore, interested persons must apply directly to the hiring agency as indicated above.