State EOC Planning Section Chief; EMPS

State Emergency Operations Center Planning Section Chief

This recruitment has been republished for an additional two weeks. Applicants that previously applied do not need to reapply. Under the direction of the State Emergency Operations Center (SEOC) Manager, the State EOC Planning Section Chief serves as the primary and lead Planning Section Chief for the Washington State Emergency Operations Center (SEOC) and in that role oversees and directs effective section activities as outlined in the SEOC Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and as called for in National Incident Management System (NIMS) Doctrine for all aspects of incident response.

This is a state agency 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.

To learn more about the Washington Military Department, 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.

Responsibilities include:

• Directly supervises any staff temporarily assigned to the SEOC Planning Section Chief.
• Serves as Planning Section Chief in the SEOC during and after EOC activations; supporting response to and recovery from emergency incidents, planned special events, and exercises.
• Trains and prepares SEOC staff assigned to the SEOC Planning Section.
• Provides expert level individualized and general support to SEOC staff through training, exercises, and credentialing.
• Leads and oversees the organization of and work performed by all staff assigned to and serving in the SEOC Planning Section to support effective and engaged SEOC staff members.
• Serves as lead for the SEOC Planning Section for preparedness, response, and recovery activities, including before, during, and after activations of the SEOC.
• Supports the credentialing and qualification efforts of SEOC staff assigned to the SEOC Planning Section.
• Builds close working relationships with and ensure effective coordination and communication with key partners before, during, and after SEOC activations.
• Develops, maintains, organizes, and supports SEOC situational awareness products and systems, response planning efforts, and pre-incident planning.
• Performs (rather than oversees) functions of the SEOC Planning Section if staff are not assigned to perform them.

Required qualifications: