Emergency Management Officer I / Individual Assistance Specialist Position Available In Hinds, Mississippi

Emergency Management Officer I / Individual Assistance Specialist 
Salary $31,111.11

• $42,466.67 Annually Location 25
• HINDS

COUNTY, MS

Job Type Full-Time Job Number 9674-7210-20250421hinds Department 7210

• EMERGENCY

MANAGEMENT AGENCY

Opening Date 04/23/2025 Closing Date 5/1/2025 11:59 PM Central Agency Minimum Salary $31,111.11 Agency Maximum Salary $42,466.67 About the Agency Our mission, at the Mississippi Emergency Management Agency, is to safeguard Mississippi and its citizens by fostering a culture of preparedness, executing timely response during disaster, and quickly restoring quality of life post event. Emergency Management is a comprehensive approach for administering and governing efforts in mitigation, preparedness, response, and recovery. For inquiries about this position, please contact Nicole Pressley at npressley@mema.ms.gov within the Office of Housing and Individual Assistance. About the Position Mississippi Emergency Management is recruiting for a Time-Limited/ Non-State Service Position as an Emergency Management Officer I/ Individual Assistance Specialist. Being an Individual Assistance Specialist requires compassion, empathy, patience, and the ability to communicate effectively with individuals impacted by a disaster. This position is subject to recall around the clock for emergency management operations, which may require irregular work hours, work at locations other than the official duty station, and may include duties other than those specified in the employee’s official position description. Travel requirements in support of emergency operations may be extensive in nature (weeks at a time), with little advance notice, and may require employees to relocate to emergency sites with physically austere and operationally challenging conditions. This position also requires overnight lodging and work, including developing plans and implementing programs for State, Local, and Federal entities. The duties and responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to:

• Serving as a liaison between Federal, State, and Local entities that provide disaster assistance to individuals and households during a declared or nondeclared incident.
• Assisting the Office of Housing and Individual Assistance Bureaus with implementing federal and state programs and conducting case management on individuals due to a state disaster or emergency evacuation declared by the Governor.
• Deploying to impacted counties to conduct on-site validations of homes and businesses after a disaster with local, and federal partners.
• Conducting on-site inspections of pre-identified Disaster Recovery Centers throughout assigned districts in Mississippi.
• Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with Emergency Management Directors, in assigned districts on recovery efforts and state and federal programs.
• Collaborating with faith base and nonprofit organizations and stakeholders to ensure effective coordination and communication of resources during a declared or nondeclared disasters.
• Developing and editing Individual Assistance Bureau disaster-specific plans and conducting disaster-related training courses to local and state partners.
• Facilitating meetings and briefings with a diverse audience (e.

g., Board of Supervisors, nonprofit organizations, and federal partners). This position is with the Mississippi Emergency Management Agency (MEMA). Please note that a drug screen and background check will be required for hires and promotions. In addition, a credit check will be completed for those handling financial, human resources, and information technology matters. If you are recommended for hire or promotion, you may need to submit proof of the credentials (such as a license, certificate, or official transcript) listed on your State of Mississippi Application. MEMA has the authority to verify the accuracy of any information recorded on your application.

• This is a non-state service, time-limited NS-14 position with the Mississippi Emergency Management Agency.
• What you’ll need to be Successful
• Ability to use good judgement to analyze problems and work independently or with a team and responding in a timely manner.
• Knowledge of computer programs to include Microsoft Office suite and other on-line computer programs.
• Highly organized and Detail-oriented.
• Strong knowledge and proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Strong interpersonal and active listening skills.
• Strong time management skills.
• Customer service-oriented technical skills.
• The ability to be flexible in a fast-paced environment and strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to demonstrate strong critical thinking abilities to analyze complex situations, make informed decisions, and solve problems efficiently while managing multiple tasks.

Preferred Qualifications Typically requires a Bachelor’s degree OR graduation from high school or equivalent and 0-2 years of experience.

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State of Mississippi
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210 East Capitol Street
Suite 800
Jackson, Mississippi, 39201
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