Emergency Management Trainee

Are you passionate about aiding citizens in their recovery from disasters within the Commonwealth? If so, consider the opportunity to collaborate with various state agencies, counties, and local governments on both federal and state recovery initiatives. The Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency (PEMA) is on the lookout for a meticulous individual to take on critical emergency management responsibilities that play a vital role in supporting the Commonwealth's disaster recovery efforts. This position involves coordinating with multiple stakeholders, ensuring that recovery programs are effectively implemented, and providing essential assistance to communities in need. Your contributions could make a significant difference in helping individuals and families rebuild their lives after facing adversity.

In this role, you will participate in an extensive training program that involves studying pertinent literature, developing training materials, and preparing reports on designated training assignments. Your efforts will also extend to promoting and coordinating the Federal Individual Assistance (IA) program alongside the Commonwealth Disaster Recovery Assistance Program (DRAP). In addition, you will play a vital role in supporting emergency management initiatives within a specified region by assisting senior specialists in the compilation and maintenance of a resource inventory and distribution schedule. This includes assessing emergency resource requirements, prioritizing tasks, and overseeing the allocation and distribution of resources. Your duties will encompass researching organizational and operational policies to provide insights and recommendations aimed at ensuring compliance with federal and state standards. You will also be responsible for preparing documentation and materials for meetings, conferences, and discussions related to emergency management across various governmental levels and organizations. Furthermore, you will conduct research and produce documents, analyses, and presentations tailored for Emergency Management Specialists, local officials, private sector stakeholders, and the general public. Your contributions will include reviewing program data and offering operational recommendations to improve disaster response and mitigation strategies, as well as supporting disaster relief efforts during emergencies.

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

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Free Secure On-Site Parking
• Full-time employment
• Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.
• 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.
• 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.
• Salary: Salary: In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

• 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.

Special Requirements:

• This position requires possession 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.

• Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education).
• If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.
• Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted.
• Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.

• Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. *7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to www.pa.gov/agencies/employment/how-to-apply.html and click on Veterans.
  
  

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• Completing the application, including all supplemental questions, serves as your exam for this position. No additional exam is required at a test center (also referred to as a written exam).
• Your score is based on the detailed information you provide on your application and in response to the supplemental questions.
• Your score is valid for this specific posting only.
• You must provide complete and accurate information or:
  • your score may be lower than deserved.
  • you may be disqualified.
• You may only apply/test once for this posting.
• Your results will be provided via email.