Emergency Management Specialist II - Temporary

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Final date to receive applications Date: 08/25/2026

Department:
Public Safety

Location:

Waterbury, VT, US

Position Type:
Temporary

Schedule Type:
Part-Time

Minimum Salary: $28.05

Maximum Salary: N/A

Vermont Emergency Management is looking for a mission-driven professional to join our Planning Section. This position will work under the supervision of the Planning Section Chief and in partnership with VEM's Emergency Management Planners.

This position will support a broad range of emergency management planning efforts, including support for state agencies to develop plans to respond to and recover from the effects of disasters, supporting plan development and providing technical assistance in planning, data collection, and analysis.

This position will support the development of incident-specific annexes to the State Emergency Management Plan and planning efforts for the State Emergency Operations Center (SEOC).

The person hired for this position will be expected to live in Vermont with the ability to be in Waterbury on occasion. The hours and duration of this position are flexible for the right person and can be discussed in further detail during the interview process.

This position,
Emergency Management Specialist II
- Temporary (Job Requisition #55421), is open to all State employees and external applicants. This is a temporary position. Temporary work is typically for variable hours and is not expected to be full-time. The State does not guarantee 40 hours of work per week.

PUBLIC SAFETY BACKGROUND CHECKS:
Candidates must pass any level of background investigation applicable to the position to include Motor Vehicle/Criminal Records, Personal History, Credit and any additional background check(s).

Normal office conditions generally prevail with some required travel to various localities throughout the State. Incumbents should have private means of transportation available. Emergency management drills and actual emergencies may require performance outside of normal hours. On-call status may be required.

Bachelor's degree or higher in emergency management, public administration, risk management, or related field AND (1) year or more of experience in emergency management or planning.

OR

Four (4) years or more of experience in emergency management, public administration, risk management, or related field.

Experience in emergency management and/or as a first responder.

Knowledge of Homeland Security Exercise and Evaluation.

The State of Vermont celebrates diversity, and is committed to providing an environment of mutual respect and meaningful inclusion that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. The State does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, HIV Status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, membership in an employee organization, family medical history or genetic information, or family or parental status.

The State’s employment decisions are merit-based. Retaliatory adverse employment actions by the State are forbidden.