What are the responsibilities and job description for the Emergency Management Coordinator - HazMat position at North Carolina Department of Public Safety?
Description Of Work
We value our employees and are committed to providing flexibility in work schedules. This position qualifies for teleworking on a part-time basis as part of the State Telework Program.
This is a full time TIME-LIMITED position (40 hours per week) with State Benefits for a limited duration of time (with the potential to extend up to 36months).
About the Emergency Services Coordinator position:
The Emergency Services Coordinator position will be designated on call periods to serve as the primary point of contact for state level coordination of emergency services resources The selected candidate will be responsible to maintain professional working relationships with personnel at all levels within the organization as well as across State government. The Emergency Services Coordinator works with the emergency services resources on coordination of missions requested for response and maintains situational awareness throughout the completion of the mission. The Emergency Services Coordinator serves as an Emergency Services Coordinator for the State Emergency Response Team (SERT) activations and coordinates emergency service requests for resources as needed during disaster operations.
About NCEM:
The mission of North Carolina Emergency Management (NCEM) is to enhance North Carolina's resiliency through active collaboration, communication, and coordination of efficient and effective preparedness, response, recovery, and mitigation of all natural and man-made hazards and threats. It is part of the NC Department of Public Safety (NC DPS).
About the Operations Section:
The primary mission of the Operations Section is to coordinate the delivery of assistance and services to local and tribal governments during emergencies and disasters. Additionally, the Operations Section is responsible for the coordination of response activities during implementation of the North Carolina Emergency Operations Plan including the identification, assignment and management of resources needed to accomplish incident objectives. During activations of the State Emergency Operations Center, the Operations Section provides overall incident management and support to State Emergency Response Team members. During daily operations, the Operations section provides incident management assistance and on-scene support to local governments by utilizing assigned resources and regional assets in addition to brokering mutual aid.
About the Emergency Services Branch:
The primary mission of the Emergency Services Branch is to provide coordination and State assistance to supplement local resources in response to medical care needs to victims of a major emergency or disaster; providing guidelines for those agencies directly or indirectly involved in providing firefighting and rescue support or fire and rescue resources; supporting both urban and non-urban Search and Rescue activities; response when actual or potential discharge and/or release of hazardous materials occurs; and for coordination of all State law enforcement resources to support local law enforcement in response to emergencies requiring State Assistance. The State EOP outlines the 5 functions the Emergency Services Program is responsible for; Fire Fighting, Hazardous Materials, Search and Rescue, Law Enforcement and Disaster Medical Services. These 5 functions detail the planning provision necessary to ensure the protection of the people of North Carolina from the effects of identified hazards to which North Carolina is vulnerable.
Knowledge, Skills And Abilities / Competencies
DPS uses the Merit-Based Recruitment and Selection Plan to fill positions subject to the State Human Resources Act with the most qualified individuals.
The Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs) listed below, along with the Minimum Education and Experience (E&E) are REQUIRED to qualify for this position. All work history and education (including accurate dates of employment/attendance) must be documented on the application. Supplemental Questions are also a required part of the application: answers must reference education or work experience listed on the application. A complete, all-inclusive application maximizes an applicant’s
potential to qualify for the position, as well as the highest possible salary. Salary will be based on relevant qualifications, internal equity, and budgetary considerations pertinent to the advertised position. Click here for more information and application resources .
[Resumes may be attached as a supplement to the application but are not a substitution for a complete application.]
To qualify for this position, applicants must demonstrate ALL of the following KSAs:
Some state job postings say you can qualify by an “equivalent combination of education and experience.” If that language appears below, then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience, OR a combination of both. See oshr.nc.gov/experience-guide for details.
Bachelor’s degree from an appropriately accredited institution and one year of progressively responsible emergency management, emergency services, or other professional experience directly related to the area of assignment; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
Supplemental and Contact Information
The North Carolina Department of Public Safety (DPS) is an Equal Opportunity Employer who embraces an Employment First philosophy which consists of complying with all federal laws, state laws and Executive Orders. Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), we are committed to full inclusion of qualified applicants and will review requests for reasonable accommodation to perform essential job functions during the hiring process or while on the job.
Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program For applicants with student loans, becoming a state employee may include eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program . Visit www.studentaid.gov to learn more.
Transcripts
Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information regarding the status of your application. Please log in to your Government Jobs account and click "Application Status." If you are selected for an interview, you will be contacted by the hiring manager. If you are no longer under consideration, you will receive an email notification.
For technical issues with your application, please call the GovernmentJobs.com Applicant Support Help Line at 855-524-5627. If there are any questions about this posting other than your application status, please contact Elizabeth Gray at elizabeth.gray@ncdps.gov .
We value our employees and are committed to providing flexibility in work schedules. This position qualifies for teleworking on a part-time basis as part of the State Telework Program.
This is a full time TIME-LIMITED position (40 hours per week) with State Benefits for a limited duration of time (with the potential to extend up to 36months).
About the Emergency Services Coordinator position:
The Emergency Services Coordinator position will be designated on call periods to serve as the primary point of contact for state level coordination of emergency services resources The selected candidate will be responsible to maintain professional working relationships with personnel at all levels within the organization as well as across State government. The Emergency Services Coordinator works with the emergency services resources on coordination of missions requested for response and maintains situational awareness throughout the completion of the mission. The Emergency Services Coordinator serves as an Emergency Services Coordinator for the State Emergency Response Team (SERT) activations and coordinates emergency service requests for resources as needed during disaster operations.
About NCEM:
The mission of North Carolina Emergency Management (NCEM) is to enhance North Carolina's resiliency through active collaboration, communication, and coordination of efficient and effective preparedness, response, recovery, and mitigation of all natural and man-made hazards and threats. It is part of the NC Department of Public Safety (NC DPS).
About the Operations Section:
The primary mission of the Operations Section is to coordinate the delivery of assistance and services to local and tribal governments during emergencies and disasters. Additionally, the Operations Section is responsible for the coordination of response activities during implementation of the North Carolina Emergency Operations Plan including the identification, assignment and management of resources needed to accomplish incident objectives. During activations of the State Emergency Operations Center, the Operations Section provides overall incident management and support to State Emergency Response Team members. During daily operations, the Operations section provides incident management assistance and on-scene support to local governments by utilizing assigned resources and regional assets in addition to brokering mutual aid.
About the Emergency Services Branch:
The primary mission of the Emergency Services Branch is to provide coordination and State assistance to supplement local resources in response to medical care needs to victims of a major emergency or disaster; providing guidelines for those agencies directly or indirectly involved in providing firefighting and rescue support or fire and rescue resources; supporting both urban and non-urban Search and Rescue activities; response when actual or potential discharge and/or release of hazardous materials occurs; and for coordination of all State law enforcement resources to support local law enforcement in response to emergencies requiring State Assistance. The State EOP outlines the 5 functions the Emergency Services Program is responsible for; Fire Fighting, Hazardous Materials, Search and Rescue, Law Enforcement and Disaster Medical Services. These 5 functions detail the planning provision necessary to ensure the protection of the people of North Carolina from the effects of identified hazards to which North Carolina is vulnerable.
Knowledge, Skills And Abilities / Competencies
DPS uses the Merit-Based Recruitment and Selection Plan to fill positions subject to the State Human Resources Act with the most qualified individuals.
The Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs) listed below, along with the Minimum Education and Experience (E&E) are REQUIRED to qualify for this position. All work history and education (including accurate dates of employment/attendance) must be documented on the application. Supplemental Questions are also a required part of the application: answers must reference education or work experience listed on the application. A complete, all-inclusive application maximizes an applicant’s
potential to qualify for the position, as well as the highest possible salary. Salary will be based on relevant qualifications, internal equity, and budgetary considerations pertinent to the advertised position. Click here for more information and application resources .
[Resumes may be attached as a supplement to the application but are not a substitution for a complete application.]
To qualify for this position, applicants must demonstrate ALL of the following KSAs:
- Working knowledge of emergency management principles
- Experience with interpreting state or federal legislation and regulations.
- Experience in developing or delivering training programs.
- Documented experience with maintaining effective working relationships with stakeholders.
- Experience working in the response phase of emergency management, emergency services, search and rescue, and/or hazardous materials.
- Experience planning, organizing response programs in executing and completing complex and highly technical programs.
Some state job postings say you can qualify by an “equivalent combination of education and experience.” If that language appears below, then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience, OR a combination of both. See oshr.nc.gov/experience-guide for details.
Bachelor’s degree from an appropriately accredited institution and one year of progressively responsible emergency management, emergency services, or other professional experience directly related to the area of assignment; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
Supplemental and Contact Information
The North Carolina Department of Public Safety (DPS) is an Equal Opportunity Employer who embraces an Employment First philosophy which consists of complying with all federal laws, state laws and Executive Orders. Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), we are committed to full inclusion of qualified applicants and will review requests for reasonable accommodation to perform essential job functions during the hiring process or while on the job.
Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program For applicants with student loans, becoming a state employee may include eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program . Visit www.studentaid.gov to learn more.
Transcripts
- Attaching transcripts is optional, however, we recommend applicants attach unofficial transcripts to assist in providing credit for education including in substituting education gained for experience. Additionally, qualifying for some positions may require validating hours of coursework in a specific field of study and transcripts are crucial to awarding credit. Degrees and transcripts must be achieved from an appropriately accredited college or university.
- Applicants who earned college credit hours but did not complete a degree program, must attach an unofficial transcript to receive credit for education.
- International degrees and transcripts must be evaluated for accreditation by a recognized evaluation service by the closing date of this posting. Failure to provide documentation may result in ineligibility. The National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) has several options to provide credential verification: https://www.naces.org/members .
- Applicants seeking Veteran's Preference must attach a DD-214 Form (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty that includes Character of Discharge - Member 4 or Service 2 form) to the application.
- Applicants seeking National Guard Preference:
- A current member of the North Carolina National Guard in good standing must attach a NGB 23A (RPAS).
- A former member of the North Carolina National Guard who served for at least 6 years and were discharged under honorable conditions, must attach either a DD256 or NGB 22.
Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information regarding the status of your application. Please log in to your Government Jobs account and click "Application Status." If you are selected for an interview, you will be contacted by the hiring manager. If you are no longer under consideration, you will receive an email notification.
For technical issues with your application, please call the GovernmentJobs.com Applicant Support Help Line at 855-524-5627. If there are any questions about this posting other than your application status, please contact Elizabeth Gray at elizabeth.gray@ncdps.gov .
