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Senior Resilience Loan Program Manager

Recruitment #24-002589-0024

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Introduction

MDEM is looking for a diligent, detail-oriented individual who is excited about making Maryland a safer place to live and work by assisting with the Disaster Risk Reduction Directorate.


MDEM’s mission is to proactively reduce disaster risks and reliably manage consequences through collaborative work with Maryland’s communities and partners. MDEM is the department of State government with primary responsibility and authority for emergency preparedness policy, and for coordinating hazard mitigation, incident response, and disaster recovery. MDEM is a national leader in Emergency Management that provides Maryland residents, organizations, and emergency management partners with expert information, programmatic activities, and leadership in the delivery of financial, technical, and physical resources “to shape a resilient Maryland where communities thrive.” We do this by being Maryland's designated source of official risk reduction and consequence management information.


NOTE: This position operates within an on-call rotating schedule according to assignment within the State Emergency Operations Center (SEOC) to attend to all emergencies on a statewide 24/7 basis. This may involve working 12-hour shifts and extended periods of time in support of 24-hour consequence management activities.

GRADE

19

LOCATION OF POSITION

7229 Parkway Dr., Suite 200, Hanover, MD  21076

Main Purpose of Job

NOTE: Position will be required to work in an emergency/disaster capacity according to assignment within the State Emergency Operations Structure (SEOC) and according to the Consequence Management Operations Plan (CMOP). This may involve working 12-hour shifts and extended periods of time in support of 24-hour consequence management activities.

The Maryland Department of Emergency Management (MDEM) is the agency of the State government with primary responsibility and authority for emergency preparedness policy, and for coordinating hazard mitigation, incident response, and disaster recovery. MDEM works to ensure that all Marylanders are prepared, and to make Maryland more resilient. This position supports MDEM’s mission by administering projects and programs which ultimately enhance preparedness for all Marylanders. 

This position provides programmatic administration of resilience loan programs administered by MDEM, to include the Resilient Maryland Revolving Loan Fund. In this position the employee provides technical assistance to local jurisdictions, collects, reviews and processes project applications, in conjunction with Hazard Mitigation Specialists and Loan Project Officers to identify gaps in funding and resources. This position may support a variety of programs and funds but is primarily responsible for administering MDEM’s signature state resilience funding program, the Resilient Maryland Revolving Loan Fund.

As the Senior Resilience Loan Program Manager, close coordination with senior leadership is required. In addition to these duties this position is expected to be an expert on the projects they lead and provide data to support program recommendations to senior leadership. The position is expected to have meticulous attention to detail and participate in a collaborative manner with stakeholders. They may be asked to serve on committees both internal to MDEM and externally, and are expected to approach all situations in a professional manner which aligns with MDEM’s core values. 

In order to fulfill these responsibilities, this position requires strong leadership, project management, communication, presentation, organizational, and writing skills.

POSITION DUTIES

Emergency and Disaster response and recovery operations as needed and/or assigned by agency Executive Director, Directors, or Operations Personnel;

Administer MDEM’S Resilient Maryland Loan Fund; 

Support MDEM’s Hazard Mitigation and Disaster Risk Reduction programs; 

Support Maryland’s strategic goals and objectives for homeland security; 

Complete other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education:   Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of a high school equivalency certificate.

Experience: Six years of administrative staff or professional work. 

Notes:

1. Candidates may substitute 30 credit hours from an accredited college or university for each year up to four years of the required experience.

2. Candidates may substitute the possession of a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university and two years of experience in administrative staff or professional work for the required experience. 

3. Candidates may substitute the possession of a Master's degree from an accredited college or university for five years of the required experience.

4. 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-for-year basis for the required experience.

DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or equivalent project management experience;

Advanced knowledge of financial products for hazard mitigation, such as revolving loan funds;

Experience with program development related to hazard mitigation financial assistance programs.

LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS

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.

SELECTION PROCESS

Please make sure that you provide sufficient information on your application to show that you meet the qualifications for this recruitment. RESUMES WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED IN LIEU OF COMPLETING THE EMPLOYMENT APPLICATION. All information concerning your qualifications including any required certifications 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.

EXAMINATION PROCESS

The assessment may consist of a rating of your education, training, and experience related to the requirements of the position. It is important that you provide complete and accurate information on your application. Please report all experience and education that is related to this position.

BENEFITS

FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS

Online applications are highly recommended. However, if you are unable to apply online, the paper application and supplemental questionnaire may be submitted to: Maryland Department of Emergency Management, 5401 Rue Saint Lo Drive, Reisterstown, MD 21136. Paper application materials must be received in our office by the closing date for the recruitment. No postmarks will be accepted.

For questions regarding this recruitment, please call Paige Bailey at 443-381-9691 or email at paige.bailey1@maryland.gov.

MD TTY Relay Service 1-800-735-2258.

We thank our Veterans for their service to our country.

People with disabilities and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.

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



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View and print the Supplemental Questionnaire. This recruitment requires completion of a supplemental questionnaire. You may view and print the supplemental questionnaire here.
Apply via Paper Application. You may also download and complete the Paper Application here.

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