Continuity Program Manager; Emergency Management Program Specialist

Continuity Program Manager
Emergency Management Program Specialist 4
Camp Murray, WA

Reporting to the Preparedness Section Manager, the Continuity Program Manager is responsible to administer and provide expert-level coordination for statewide continuity of government and continuity of operation activities across all levels and branches of state and local government including state agencies, Tribal Nations, counties, and cities, and in coordination with federal government agencies. This position works under the administrative direction and provides continuity policy and decision-making guidance to EMD's executive management and the executive, legislative and judicial branches of government at all levels.

In addition, this position represents EMD in emergency and continuity planning related areas for the State Emergency Operations Center (SEOC).

The state's Emergency Management Division is a civilian (non-military) division of the Washington Military Department.

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)..gov

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.

• Serve as the principal subject matter expert and technical expert providing technical assistance, coordination and facilitation of the development, organization and management of a comprehensive continuity program.
• Provide technical assistance, coordination, and facilitation of the development and management of a Continuity of Government (COG) program that addresses how essential government functions and services will continue to be provided before, during, and following events and incidents, including catastrophic incidents.
• Coordinate with the Interagency Continuity Committee (ICC) leadership team for continuity of operations by state agencies and validate each state agency's completion of continuity of operations plans and annual exercises in accordance with state RCWs, executive orders, and directives.
• Local jurisdiction continuity subject matter expert providing information, outreach and education to local government emergency managers, officials, or Tribal representatives regarding continuity of operations and continuity of government.
• Serves in the State Emergency Operations Center (SEOC) Planning Section as the continuity planner for response activities, coordinating with affected state agencies, Tribal Nations, local jurisdictions (counties and cities), and federal agencies. Assist to ensure program or section maintains compliance with the Emergency Management Accreditation Program (EMAP) guidelines and is prepared for regularly scheduled audits.

Option 1:

One year of experience as an Emergency Management Program Specialist 3,

OR

Option 2:

In addition to one of the two options above:

Two years of applied experience in at least two of the following:

• Program management (coordinating, monitoring, and evaluating a project or program having a specific goal to be achieved within a specific time frame).
• Developing, preparing,…