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PROGRAM MANAGER SENIOR I

Assistant Director, Disaster Risk Reduction & Recovery Manager

Recruitment #24-005482-0028

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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

23

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 department 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 leads support MDEM’s mission by supporting projects and programs which ultimately enhance preparedness for all Marylanders. 

The Disaster Recovery Manager is a pivotal role within the Disaster Risk Reduction Directorate, responsible for overseeing the management and administration of the state disaster recovery fund, as well as coordinating efforts related to the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Individual Assistance and Public Assistance programs, and the Small Business Administration. This role reports directly to the Director of Disaster Risk Reduction and collaborates extensively with internal teams, government agencies, and community stakeholders to ensure effective disaster recovery efforts.

POSITION DUTIES

Emergency and Disaster response and recovery operations as needed and/or assigned by Department Secretary, Deputy Secretary, Directors, or Consequence Management Personnel;

State Disaster Recovery Fund Management;

Oversees Disaster Recovery Programs;

Manage emergency management projects'

Serve as a member of 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

Three years experience providing state level disaster recovery assistance to local jurisdictions;

Two years program development/management experience;

Three years experience in an emergency management leadership/supervisor position.

DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Understanding of state level disaster recovery support and programs to local jurisdictions;

Experience working with federal disaster recovery programs;

Demonstrated experience with local disaster recovery;

Budget experience with federal, state and special funds;

experience managing supervisors of staff level personnel

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. 

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

Specific educational and experience requirements are set by the agency based on the essential job functions assigned to the 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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