Emergency Management Supervisor

Are you eager to stay informed and take action during Commonwealth emergencies and disasters? The Commonwealth Watch and Warning Center stands at the forefront of these critical situations. By joining our team, you can play a pivotal role in assessing the circumstances, identifying necessary actions to protect lives, and reducing the impact of disasters. As a supervisor, you will be an integral member of the leadership team, making meaningful contributions every day to ensure effective responses and support for those in need.

The Watch Supervisor is responsible for guiding a team of Watch Officers in overseeing conditions throughout the Commonwealth. This role involves collaborating with county emergency management, identifying incidents and emergencies, assessing the circumstances, and relaying critical information to PEMA leadership to enhance situational awareness. As the frontline team, you will play a crucial role in constructing a comprehensive understanding of the situation, evaluating its implications, and informing relevant agencies, counties, and emergency management partners who can contribute positively to the response efforts. You will engage with a diverse range of systems and communication technologies, while also having the opportunity to train, develop, and strengthen your team. With the support of PEMA Operations, you will be an integral part of a broader team committed to effective disaster response and recovery for the residents of the Commonwealth.

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

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment
• Employee will be scheduled for three 12.5 hour shifts per week in a regular two week repeating pattern.
• 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 will not have the option to telework in this position.
• Free secure on-site parking
• Salary: Selected candidates who are new to employment with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania will receive the minimum starting salary listed on this posting. The starting salary is 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:

• Two years of experience as an Emergency Management Specialist (Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title, as determined by the Office of Administration); or
• Three years of professional experience in the development, coordination, or promotion of emergency management programs such as disaster relief, public safety, flood mitigation and resiliency, and emergency management in government, industry, education, or the military; and a bachelor's degree; or
• An equivalent combination of experience and training that includes two years of professional experience in the development, coordination, or promotion of emergency management programs such as disaster relief, public safety, flood mitigation and resiliency, and emergency management in government, industry, education, or the military.

• This position will require possession of an active motor vehicle license.
• All positions require certification in the following courses from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Emergency Management Institute, within six 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

Other Requirements:

• PA residency requirement is currently waived for this title.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

How to Apply:

• 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 will 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.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx and click the Veterans' Preference tab or contact us at ra-cs-vetpreference@pa.gov.

• 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).

• 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.