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PROGRAM MANAGER II

Public Assistance Branch Manager

Recruitment #24-005477-0041

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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 extended periods of time in support of 24-hour consequence management activities.

GRADE

20

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 extended periods of time in support of 24 hour consequence management activities. 

The Maryland Department of Emergency Management (MDEM) is the agency of 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. Emergency management project managers support MDEM’s mission by administering projects and programs which ultimately enhance preparedness for all Marylanders. 

This position primarily reports to the MDEM Director, Disaster Risk Reduction and manages the Public Assistance Branch. Management duties include developing an overarching vision for the Branch, providing direct personnel management, and working closely with senior management to ensure agency goals are achieved. Project management duties also include work plan development, project tracking, developing and maintaining timelines, and also recommending adjustments/future project direction to MDEM senior leadership. 

As the Public Assistance Branch 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 also back recommendations to senior leadership with data to support their suggestions. The position is expected to have a meticulous attention to detail and approve work produced. They may be asked to service on leadership committees both internal to MDEM and externally. They are also 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;

Serve as MDEM Duty Officer on a rotating basis;

Manage the Publice Assistance Branch;

Manage emergency management projects;

Serve as a member project teams;

Represent MDEM leadership;

Support MDEM's internal capacity building and workforce development;

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

Complete other duties as assigned.


MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university;

Three (3) years state level experience in the FEMA Public Assistance Program;

One (1) year with disaster grant closeout.

DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Experience leading damage assessment training to local jurisdictions

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. 

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