Departmental Specialist 13 (Emergency Management Specialist)

Job Description Food and Agriculture is one of the largest industries in Michigan. Grow with us and make a difference!

About this position:

This position supports the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development's emergency management program by serving as the Department's Emergency Management (EM) Specialist. The position develops and maintains the Department's emergency plans, as well as implements the emergency training and exercise program for the Department. The position works for the EM Unit Manager/Deputy Emergency Management Coordinator and is responsible for development and maintenance of the Department's written emergency plans, consistent with the Michigan Emergency Management Plan. The position also assists the Department's divisions with subject matter specific plans by leading and facilitating work groups. The position will provide training internally and externally on these plans and develop preparedness exercises to test these plans, consistent with the Homeland Security Exercise & Evaluation Program, including debrief / 'hotwash' sessions and after-action reports. The position also supports the Department's emergency management responses by being part of incident management teams and staffing the State Emergency Operations Center and Agriculture Emergency Coordination Center. This position is required to follow established standard operating procedures and meet quality, quantity, and timeliness standards for assigned work.

Position Description About MDARD:

The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD) is comprised of four bureaus that use a customer-driven, solution-oriented approach to cultivate and expand new economic opportunities for the food and agricultural sector; safeguard the public's food supply; inspect and enforce sound animal health practices; control and eradicate plant pests and diseases threatening the $125.8 billion food and agriculture system; preserve the environment by which the farming community makes their living and feeds consumers; and protect consumers by enforcing laws relating to weights and measures. MDARD offers a positive work-life balance with optional hybrid work options and flexible work schedules. Department leaders support a great team culture and are committed to professional development. MDARD is committed to a department-wide diversity, equity, and inclusion program that builds upon our values and invests in our employees. We provide an inclusive culture through involvement and empowerment, where the inherent worth and dignity of all people are recognized. Required Education and Experience Education Possession of a bachelor's degree in any major. Experience Four years of professional experience, including two years equivalent to the experienced (P11) level or one year equivalent to the advanced (12) level. Additional Requirements and Information Please attach a cover letter, resume, and official college transcripts (if applicable) to your application . Information provided in your application, resume, cover letter, transcripts, and any other documentation provided will be used to verify responses to the supplemental questions. Unsupported responses may not be considered further. You must attach an electronic and/or scanned copy of your official college/university transcripts. For our purposes, "Official Transcripts" must contain the college/university name and address, the degree conferred and date granted, coursework completed (especially if no degree granted), and the Registrar's signature and/or seal. Your application for any position does not guarantee that you will be contacted by the Department/Agency for further consideration. Only those applicants interviewed will be notified of the results. View the entire job specification at: https://www.michigan.gov/mdcs/-/media/Project/Websites/mdcs/JOBSPECS/D/DepartmentalSpecialist.pdf Accommodations If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or selection processes, please contact the ADA coordinator for the agency that posted this position vacancy.