Emergency Management Specialist

THE POSITION

Are you eager to make a meaningful contribution to hazardous materials response initiatives in Pennsylvania? The Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency's Hazardous Materials Division is seeking a dedicated professional to ensure the state's readiness to plan for, respond to, and mitigate incidents involving hazardous materials. If you are ready to seize this opportunity, apply today and enjoy the rewards of public service while advancing your professional career!

In this role, you will collaborate with various agencies, organizations, and stakeholders to create, implement, and assess emergency management programs focused on hazardous materials. The position demands both strategic planning and active participation during emergencies, requiring candidates to have excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively under pressure. You will evaluate HAZMAT team exercises across the Commonwealth to ensure compliance with state and federal regulations, represent PEMA at multiple Local Emergency Planning Committee meetings throughout the year, and contribute to the preparation of an Annual Report for the General Assembly that outlines the status of HAZMAT in the Commonwealth and adherence to ACT 165.

Additionally, you will provide HAZMAT expertise and assist the Central Area Office of PEMA with grant eligibility requirements.

Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.

• FREE on‑site parking
• Full‑time employment
• Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday–Friday, with a 30‑minute lunch.
• In the event of an emergency or training exercise, this position may require travel, up to 12‑hour shifts, and work outside normal hours, including weekends and overnights.
• Telework: you may have the opportunity to work from home part‑time after a training period. Telework requires a securely configured high‑speed internet connection and an approved location inside Pennsylvania. If you cannot telework, you may report to the headquarters office in Harrisburg. The ability to telework is subject to change. Additional details may be provided during the interview.
• Salary: selected candidates new to employment with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania will begin at the starting annual salary of $59,345 (before taxes).
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

• Successful completion of the Emergency Management Trainee program (Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title, as determined by the Office of Administration); or
• Two years of professional experience in the development, coordination, or promotion of emergency management programs such as disaster relief, public safety, flood mitigation and resiliency, and emergency management in government, industry, education, or the military; and a bachelor’s degree; or
• An equivalent combination of experience and training that includes one year of professional experience in the development, coordination, or promotion of emergency management programs such as disaster relief, public safety, flood mitigation and resiliency, and emergency management in government, industry, education, or the military.

• This position requires possession of a valid driver’s license that is not suspended.
• This position requires certification in the following courses from FEMA Emergency Management Institute within six months of hire:
• IS‑100.C:
  Introduction to the Incident Command System
• IS‑700.B:
  An Introduction to the National Incident Management System
• IS‑800.D:
  National Response Framework, Introduction
• IS‑2200:
  Basic Emergency Operations Center Functions

• PA residency requirement is currently waived for this title.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

• Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed; the information contained therein will not be considered for determining your eligibility. Information to support your…