Emergency Services Coordinator – HazMat Position Available In Wake, North Carolina

Emergency Services Coordinator

• HazMat State of North Carolina
• Dept of Public Safety
• 3.5 Wake County, NC Job Details Full-time $55,823
• $97,689 a year 1 day ago Benefits Paid parental leave Health insurance Parental leave Loan forgiveness Retirement plan Qualifications Management Military Mid-level Bachelor’s degree 1 year Training delivery Full Job Description Description of Work We value our employees and are committed to providing flexibility in work schedules.

This position qualifies for teleworking on a part-time basis as part of the State Telework Program. About the Emergency Services Coordinator position: The Emergency Services Coordinator HazMat position will be designated on call periods to serve as the primary point of contact for state level coordination of emergency services resources in relation to hazardous materials. The selected candidate will be responsible to maintain professional working relationships with personnel at all levels within the organization as well as across State government. The Emergency Services Coordinator works with the emergency services resources on coordination of missions requested for response and maintains situational awareness throughout the completion of the mission. The Emergency Services Coordinator serves as an Emergency Services Coordinator for the State Emergency Response Team (SERT) activations and coordinates emergency service requests for resources as needed during disaster operations.

About NCEM:

The mission of North Carolina Emergency Management (NCEM) is to enhance North Carolina’s resiliency through active collaboration, communication, and coordination of efficient and effective preparedness, response, recovery, and mitigation of all natural and man-made hazards and threats. It is part of the NC Department of Public Safety (NC DPS). About the

Operations Section:

The primary mission of the Operations Section is to coordinate the delivery of assistance and services to local and tribal governments during emergencies and disasters. Additionally, the Operations Section is responsible for the coordination of response activities during implementation of the North Carolina Emergency Operations Plan including the identification, assignment and management of resources needed to accomplish incident objectives. During activations of the State Emergency Operations Center, the Operations Section provides overall incident management and support to State Emergency Response Team members. During daily operations, the Operations section provides incident management assistance and on-scene support to local governments by utilizing assigned resources and regional assets in addition to brokering mutual aid. About the

Emergency Services Branch:

The primary mission of the Emergency Services Branch is to provide coordination and State assistance to supplement local resources in response to medical care needs to victims of a major emergency or disaster; providing guidelines for those agencies directly or indirectly involved in providing firefighting and rescue support or fire and rescue resources; supporting both urban and non-urban Search and Rescue activities; response when actual or potential discharge and/or release of hazardous materials occurs; and for coordination of all State law enforcement resources to support local law enforcement in response to emergencies requiring State Assistance. The State EOP outlines the 5 functions the Emergency Services Program is responsible for; Fire Fighting, Hazardous Materials, Search and Rescue, Law Enforcement and Disaster Medical Services. These 5 functions detail the planning provision necessary to ensure the protection of the people of North Carolina from the effects of identified hazards to which North Carolina is vulnerable. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / Competencies DPS uses the Merit-Based Recruitment and Selection Plan to fill positions subject to the State Human Resources Act with the most qualified individuals. The Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs) listed below, along with the Minimum Education and Experience (E&E) are

REQUIRED

to qualify for this position. All work history and education (including accurate dates of employment/attendance) must be documented on the application. Supplemental Questions are also a required part of the application: answers must reference education or work experience listed on the application. A complete, all-inclusive application maximizes an applicant’s [Resumes may be attached as a supplement to the application but are not a substitution for a complete application.] To qualify for this position, applicants must demonstrate ALL of the following

KSAs:

Working knowledge of hazardous materials response teams principles Experience with interpreting state or federal hazardous materials policy and/or procedures. Experience in developing or delivering training programs in relation to hazardous materials. Documented experience with maintaining effective working relationships with stakeholders. Minimum Education and Experience Requirements Some state job postings say you can qualify by an “equivalent combination of education and experience.” If that language appears below, then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience, OR a combination of both. See oshr.nc.gov/experience-guide for details. Bachelor’s degree from an appropriately accredited institution and one year of progressively responsible emergency management, emergency services, or other professional experience directly related to the area of assignment; or an equivalent combination of training and experience. Supplemental and Contact Information The North Carolina Department of Public Safety (DPS) is an Equal Opportunity Employer who embraces an Employment First philosophy which consists of complying with all federal laws, state laws and Executive Orders. Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), we are committed to full inclusion of qualified applicants and will review requests for reasonable accommodation to perform essential job functions during the hiring process or while on the job. Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program For applicants with student loans, becoming a state employee may include eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. Visit www.studentaid.gov to learn more. Transcripts Attaching transcripts is optional, however, we recommend applicants attach unofficial transcripts to assist in providing credit for education including in substituting education gained for experience. Additionally, qualifying for some positions may require validating hours of coursework in a specific field of study and transcripts are crucial to awarding credit. Degrees and transcripts must be achieved from an appropriately accredited college or university. Applicants who earned college credit hours but did not complete a degree program, must attach an unofficial transcript to receive credit for education. International degrees and transcripts must be evaluated for accreditation by a recognized evaluation service by the closing date of this posting. Failure to provide documentation may result in ineligibility. The National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) has several options to provide credential verification: https://www.naces.org/members. Military Experience Applicants seeking Veteran’s Preference must attach a DD-214 Form (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty that includes Character of Discharge

• Member 4 or Service 2 form) to the application.

Applicants seeking

National Guard Preference:

o A current member of the North Carolina National Guard in good standing must attach a NGB 23A (RPAS). o A former member of the North Carolina National Guard who served for at least 6 years and were discharged under honorable conditions, must attach either a DD256 or NGB 22. The NC Dept. of Public Safety must adhere to the US Dept. of Justice Final Rule on the “National Standards to Prevent, Detect, and Respond to Prison Rape.” PREA Hiring and Promotion Prohibitions For technical issues with your application, please call the GovernmentJobs.com Applicant Support Help Line at 855-524-5627. If there are any questions about this posting other than your application status, please contact Elizabeth Gray at .

NOTE:

For temporary, contract or other supplemental staffing appointments: There are no paid leave, retirement or other benefits associated with these appointment types.

For permanent and time-limited appointments:

Eligible employees have benefits that include employee health insurance options, standard and supplemental retirement plans, NC Flex (a variety of high-quality, low-cost benefits on a pre-tax basis), and paid vacation, sick, and community service leave, to name a few. Paid parental leave is available for eligible employees. Some benefits require 30 + hours work/week for participation.