Emergency Management Trainee

The Position

Are you equipped with education or experience in emergency management or homeland security? The Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency (PEMA) is seeking a dedicated individual to join our team, committed to aiding citizens in their recovery from disasters across the Commonwealth. In this pivotal role, you will collaborate with various state agencies, counties, and local entities on both federal and state recovery initiatives.

Seize this opportunity to become an integral part of our devoted team, where your contributions will be vital in executing essential emergency management functions that support the Commonwealth's recovery efforts. Apply today to make a meaningful impact.

In this position, you will participate in a comprehensive training program that includes studying relevant materials and preparing training resources while reporting on assigned tasks. Your responsibilities will encompass promoting and coordinating the Federal Individual Assistance (IA) program and the Commonwealth Disaster Recovery Assistance Program (DRAP). You will support senior specialists in emergency management initiatives by assisting in the collection and maintenance of a resource inventory, evaluating resource needs, prioritizing tasks, and managing the distribution of resources.

Additionally, you will conduct research on organizational policies, providing recommendations to ensure alignment with federal and state standards. You will also prepare documentation for meetings on emergency management topics across various government levels and organizations, as well as create analyses and presentations for Emergency Management Specialists, local officials, and the public. Furthermore, you will contribute to the review of program data, offering operational recommendations to improve disaster response and mitigation efforts, and assist in executing disaster relief activities during emergencies.

• 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/disaster situation or training exercise, this position may be required to travel, work up to 12‑hour shifts, and work outside of the normal work hours, including weekends and overnights.
• Telework:
  You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part‑time, upon successful completion of a training period. In order to telework, you must have a securely configured high‑speed internet connection and work from an approved location inside Pennsylvania. If you are unable to telework, you will have the option to report to the headquarters office in Harrisburg. The ability to telework is subject to change at any time.
  
  Additional details may be provided during the interview.
• Salary:
  Selected candidates who are new to employment with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania will begin employment at the starting annual salary of $51,971 (before taxes).
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

• A bachelor’s degree in emergency management, homeland security, or a closely related field; or
• An equivalent combination of experience and training. Applicants will be considered to have met the educational requirements once they are within 3 months of graduating with a qualifying degree.

• This position requires possession of an active motor vehicle license.
• This position requires certification in the following courses from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Emergency Management Institute, within 6 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, An Introduction
  • IS‑2200:
    Basic Emergency Operations Center Functions

• You must meet the PA residency requirement. For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link and click on Residency.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

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