Emergency Management Watch Officer

Are you a forward-thinker who likes to be prepared for anything? Do you want to be on the leading edge of emergency incidents and have a passion for serving the public? If you said yes, the Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency (PEMA) may be the next step in your career! When disaster strikes, our agency must be at the ready with experienced staff who have top-notch customer service skills, analytical abilities, and a calm demeanor. Apply today to join us in our mission of emergency preparedness, mitigation, and recovery!

As a Emergency Management Watch Officer, you must calmly look at an emergency, analyze possible actions, and have a passion to support county and local responders. This position provides critical emergency information by collecting, coordinating, and prioritizing time-sensitive data to notify appropriate parties of necessary information so they can determine appropriate action. Your expertise in customer service will allow you to coordinate with municipal, county, governmental entities, open sources, media, and non-government organizations to continuously improve the quality of operations to benefit the customers and citizens.

You will collaborate with our talented workforce to implement the agency's strategic initiatives, which requires the ability to perform well under pressure, situational awareness, and knowledge of resource and recovery support and planning. In emergency situations, your critical thinking skills will be utilized to collect and analyze information to ensure actions are coordinated appropriately and that all appropriate persons are alerted accordingly. Not only will you execute current emergency plans and procedures, but you will participate in improving work processes, recommending equipment updates, and prepare for disasters through exercises and drills, as well as have the opportunity to learn and perform other roles during a response center activation. Take this leap and help Pennsylvania be ready for anything!

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

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment
• Work hours are 8:00 PM to 9:00 AM, 3 12.5 hour days per week, with a 30-minute lunch.
• In the event of an emergency/disaster situation or training exercise, this position may be required to travel and work outside of the normal work hours, including weekends and overnights.
• Telework: You will not have the option to telework in this position.
• Salary: Selected candidates who are new to employment with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania will begin employment at the starting annual salary of $59,345.00 (before taxes).
• Free parking!
• 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:

• Three years of emergency coordination experience within the operation of a large municipal, county, statewide or national emergency center; and an associate degree in emergency management or other closely related field; or
• Any equivalent combination of experience and training.

Other Requirements:

• 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.

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 may eliminate you from consideration for this position.

Veterans:

Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS):

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

If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.

The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.

• 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.