Continuity Program Manager; Emergency Management Program Specialist Job Vancouver area,Washington USA,Government

Position: Continuity Program Manager (Emergency Management Program Specialist 4)

Description

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.

About 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.

Duties

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.

Qualifications

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Option 1: One year of experience as an Emergency Management Program Specialist 3.

Option 2:

Bachelor's degree, AND

Five years of professional level experience in continuity of operations, emergency management, homeland security, financial management (grant management, contracting, claims management, budgeting), training/education, public information/affairs, program/project management, scientific environmental analysis/planning, civil/structural engineering, legislative affairs, or urban planning, AND

One year of experience in positions responsible for preparing, designing, exercising or reviewing continuity of operations plans, AND

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, monitoring, briefing, and evaluating budgets for grants and evaluating grants/contracts for federal, state, local governments, or private entities.
Conducting research and analysis of policy.
Operational experience in government or private sector in continuity of operations, emergency preparedness, mitigation or recovery programs.

Additional qualifying experience will substitute,…