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MEMA
5401 Rue Saint Lo Drive
Reisterstown, MD 21136

The Maryland Emergency Management Agency (MEMA) is the agency of State government with primary responsibility and authority for emergency preparedness policy, and for coordinating hazard mitigation, incident response, and disaster recovery, helping to ensure that all Marylanders are prepared, making Maryland more resilient. This position reports to the manager of the Adaptive Plans Branch within the Preparedness Directorate, and has responsibility as an all-hazards operational/contingency planner for Prevention/Protection, Mitigation, Response, and Recovery Mission Area programs within the Maryland Emergency Preparedness Program. The position supports the other directorates and is critical to the public safety mission of the Agency. This position operates within an on-call rotating schedule to attend to all emergencies on a statewide 24/7 basis. The position acts as a member of the Agency's leadership group, attends to Duty Officer roles and responsibilities, and operates in the State Emergency Operations Center during activations.

Staff the State Emergency Operations Center (SEOC), including in a leadership/command role, upon activation for real-world events/incidents and exercises.  Attend trainings and exercises and retain competencies to be appropriately prepared for SEOC staffing needs.

Act as an all-hazards operational and contingency planner for the Prevention/Protection, Mitigation, Response, and Recovery Mission Area programs within the Maryland Emergency Preparedness Program (MEPP).                

Support Maryland’s strategic goals and objectives for homeland security.  Seek opportunities and funding sources to participate in, or champion, initiatives related to all phases of the emergency cycle.                                             

Support and participate in Preparedness Directorate and overall Agency initiatives and programs, as assigned by the Preparedness Director and/or Executive Director.  Support the MEMA Operations and Administration Directorates, as needed.

Education:  Possession of a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Planning. 

Experience:  Three years of experience in planning.

Notes: 

1. Candidates may substitute a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Architecture, Public Administration, Engineering, Geography, Landscape Architecture, Economics, Public Finance, Political Science, Sociology, Regional Science, Regional Science, or Urban Affairs and one additional year of experience in planning for the required education.

 2. Candidates may substitute a Master’s degree from an accredited college or university in Planning for two years of the required experience.

 3. Candidates may substitute a Master’s degree from an accredited college or university in Architecture, Public Administration, Engineering, Geography, Landscape Architecture, Economics, Public Finance, Political Science, Sociology, Regional Science, or Urban Affairs and one additional year in planning for the required degree in Planning.

 4. Candidates may substitute an additional Master’s degree from an accredited college or university in Architecture, Public Administration, Engineering, Geography, Landscape Architecture, Economics, Public Finance, Political Science, Sociology, Regional Science, or Urban Affairs for one year of the required experience.

 5. Candidates may substitute a Ph.D. from an accredited college or university in Planning, Architecture, Public Administration, Engineering, Geography, Landscape Architecture, Economics, Public Finance, Political Science, Sociology, Regional Science, Regional Science, or Urban Affairs for one year of the required experience.

 6. Candidates may substitute a Ph.D. from an accredited college or university in Planning for the required education and two years of the required experience.

Bachelor's degree from an accredited four year university in Emergency Management or a related field.

Please make sure that you provide sufficient information on your application to show that you meet the qualifications for this recruitment.  All information concerning your qualifications must be submitted by the closing date.  We will not consider information submitted after this date.  Successful candidates will be ranked as Best Qualified, Better Qualified, or Qualified and placed on the employment (eligible) list for at least one year.

The examination will consist of a rating of your education and experience relating to the requirements of the position. You may be required to complete a qualification supplement, or a rating may be based on your applpication. Therefore, it is important that you provide complete, detailed and accurate information on your application. Report all experience and education that is related to the position.

STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS

Online application process is STRONGLY preferred.  If online access is not available, please send your paper application (by the closing date) to:

Maryland Emergency Management Agency/HR
5401 Rue Saint Lo Drive
Reisterstown, MD 21136

Appropriate accommodation for individuals with disabilities are available upon request by calling:  (410) 767-3600.

TTY Users: call via Maryland Relay

We thank our Veterans for their service to our country, and encourage them to apply.

As an equal opportunity employee Maryland is committed to recruiting, retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the State's diversity.