Logistics Program Coordinator; Emergency Management Program Specialist

Logistics Program Coordinator

Emergency Management Program Specialist 2, Camp Murray, WA

This position reports to the Logistics Program Supervisor and is responsible for independently performing professional‑level emergency management support for the development, implementation, and delivery of emergency management services with a focus on logistics and mutual aid.

This is a civilian position and does not require military service affiliation.

As a part of the Washington Military Department, the Emergency Management Division leads and coordinates mitigation, preparedness, response, and recovery in Washington State to minimize the impact of disasters and emergencies on the people, property, environment, and economy.

Protecting people is our passion. At the Washington Military Department, we combine our unique talents to create safer communities and ensure our neighbors and loved ones can recover from whatever emergency might arise. Our agency unites civilian employees with members of the Washington National Guard, creating a team that is deeply committed to public service. We go home at night knowing that our day‑to‑day work supports activities that truly make a difference.

Whether that’s partnering with our communities to prepare for a disaster, leading an emergency response, hiring top‑notch talent, or supporting at‑risk kids at our Washington Youth Academy — the Washington Military Department seeks to safeguard our way of life and those that call Washington home.

In addition to job fulfillment, the Washington Military Department offers an excellent benefits package which includes exceptional health‑care coverage, a retirement savings plan, and job training opportunities.

• Assist in developing statewide emergency plans and procedures for emergency logistics and mutual aid. Contribute, review, evaluate, and coordinate with federal partners, state agencies, and local jurisdictions in developing plans and procedures implementing Federal and State directives for emergency logistics and international, interstate, and intrastate mutual aid.
• Develop and implement strategies and tactics to accomplish program objectives. Execute outreach strategies and train state agency and local jurisdiction personnel on emergency logistics processes and procedures.
• Assist with statewide implementation of the Emergency Management Assistance Compact (EMAC) and the Pacific Northwest Emergency Management Arrangement (PNEMA).
• Perform duties in the State Emergency Operations Center (SEOC) or designated alternate location during response and recovery to national and statewide emergency situations.

Two years of experience as an Emergency Management Program Specialist 1; or a bachelor's degree AND two years of professional‑level experience in emergency management, financial management (grants, contracting, claims management, budgeting), training/education, public information/affairs, program/project management, environmental analysis/planning, civil/structural engineering, legislative affairs, and/or urban planning. Additional qualifying experience will substitute, year for year, for the education requirement. A master’s degree or Ph.D. will substitute for one year of the experience requirement.

Experience:

• Developing emergency plans or procedures for organizations of 50 personnel or greater.
• Developing response plans for organizations of 50 personnel or greater.
• Conducting response operations for organizations of 50 personnel or greater.

Skills and Abilities:

• Work with people from the public and private sectors and a wide array of local and state agencies in providing professional emergency planning assistance, reviewing local jurisdiction emergency plans, performing qualifying reviews, and providing feedback and recommendations for improvement.
• Review, evaluate, and coordinate with state agencies and local jurisdictions in developing plans and procedures implementing Federal and State directives for emergency planning and emergency management.
• Work in an environment requiring strong customer…