ADMINISTRATOR III

MEMA is looking for a diligent, organized and detail-oriented individual who is excited about making Maryland a safer place to live and work, by developing/conducting training programs and designing/delivering exercises.

This Contractual position is considered emergency essential, and may operate on 12 hour shift rotations in the State Emergency operations Center (SEOC) in support of response operations.

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Maryland Emergency Management Agency, MEMA, 5401 Rue Saint Lo Drive, Reisterstown, MD

This position serves the State, its State Agencies and local jurisdictions in developing exercise materials and facilitating and delivering discussion-based and operations-based exercises.

Although this position will focus on exercise development, it will also require classroom instruction and course curriculum development. Task will include: Developing Training Course content and curriculum, Developing, planning and facilitating, Discussion-based exercises according to the Homeland Security Exercise Evaluation Program (HSEEP) model. Developing, planning and executing Operations-based exercises according to the HSEEP model Supporting the National Capital Region (NCR) Training and Exercise projects. Attending/leading planning meetings. Completing grant reports as needed.

Education: A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.

Experience: Five years of experience in administrative staff or professional work. One year of this experience must have involved one or more of the following: the supervision of other employees, overseeing and coordinating the general operations of a unit, applying rules and regulations, or exercising responsibility for the development of policies or procedures.

Notes:

1. Additional experience in administrative staff or professional work may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for the required education.

2. Additional graduate level education at an accredited college or university may be substituted at the rate of 30 semester credit hours on a year to year basis for the required general experience.

3. Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a commissioned officer involving staff work related to the administration of rules, regulations, policy, procedures and processes, or overseeing or coordinating unit operations or functioning as a staff assistant to a higher ranking commissioned officer on a year to year basis for the required education and experience.

Desired Qualifications

One year of professional experience working in emergency management.

Bachelor's Degree in Homeland Security, Emergency Management or other relevant field

Master Exercise Practitioner (MEP) Program certification

Certified Emergency Manager (CEM) certification

This position requires strong and demonstrated communication and organizational skills, as well as proficiency in the following technologies: Basic word processing and document generating software, such as Microsoft Word, and Google Doc, Spreadsheet software, including Microsoft Excel and Google Sheets.

Employees in this classification may be assigned duties which require the operation of a motor vehicle. Employees assigned such duties will be required to possess a motor vehicle operator's license valid in the State of Maryland.

This position is considered emergency essential and supports emergency functions during times of heightened activity, including operating within an on-call, rotating schedule to attend to all emergencies on a statewide 24/7 basis, supporting the State Emergency Operations Center (SEOC).

Please read the job announcement in its entirety before applying for this recruitment.

Applicants must meet the minimum (and selective) qualifications to be considered, and to appear on the list of candidates eligible for hire.

RESUMES WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED IN LIEU OF COMPLETING THE EMPLOYMENT APPLICATION

Please make sure that you provide sufficient information on your application (and on separate pages, if necessary) 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, training and experience as presented on your application and as they relate to the requirements of the position. Therefore, it is important that you provide complete and accurate information on your application.

PLEASE DO NOT SUBMIT UNSOLICITED DOCUMENTATION

Online application process is STRONGLY recommended.

The paper application must be received by 7:00 A.M., on the closing date of the recruitment.

No postmarks will be accepted.

If online access is unavailable, you may submit the paper application to:

Princess Neal-Washington

Maryland Military Department

Fifth Regiment Armory

29th Division Street Baltimore, MD 21201

Email: princess.nealw@maryland.gov

For questions concerning this recruitment, please call 410-234-3838

TTY  Users: call via Maryland Relay

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

People with disabilities and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.

We thank our Veterans for their service to our country.