EMD Field Representative Eastern Washington; EMPS

Eastern WA EMD Field Representative Emergency Management Program Specialist 3

This position is non-permanent with the anticipated duration through June 2027.

Under the direction of the EMD Field Representative Program Supervisor, this position provides senior level professional emergency management coordination support. This position is the Eastern WA EMD Field Representative, the position develops and maintains collaborative relationships with Local Emergency Planning Committees (LEPCs) and Tribal Emergency Planning Committees (TEPCs) that enhance and improve hazardous materials planning and supports an all-hazards approach to emergency management.

The position is responsible for working with LEPCs/TEPCs in Eastern Washington and serves as an EMD representative to local state and federal emergency management partners.

As part of the Military Department, the Emergency Management Division (EMD) 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.

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

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 ChalleNGe Academy - the Washington Military Department seeks to safeguard our way of life and those that call Washington home.

To learn more about the Washington Military Department, please visit (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). 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.

• Support the State Emergency Response Commission’s review of LEPC hazardous materials response plans and recommend changes needed to bring the plans into compliance with the federal Emergency Preparedness and Community Right to Know Law (EPCRA).
• Support state- and local-level training and exercises focused on hazardous materials activities.
• Serves as EMD’s regional liaison providing services to local jurisdictions within the assigned region.
• Support other emergency planning products as directed by the Preparedness Section Manager or EMD Field Representative Program Supervisor.
• Perform duties in the State Emergency Operations Center, primarily in the Planning or Operations Sections.

Two years of experience as an Emergency Management Program Specialist 2; A Bachelor's degree AND four years of professional level experience in emergency management, financial management (grant, contracting, claims management, budgeting), training/education, public information/affairs, program/project management, environmental analysis or 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 or Ph.D. degree will substitute for one year of the experience requirement.

Two years of experience in one or a combination of the following:

• Program management or committee work requiring frequent interface with executive level decision makers.
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