PROGRAM MANAGER SENIOR IV

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.

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

Executive Order 01.01.2024.20 outlines the Governor’s intent for Maryland Statewide Communications Interoperability. The Executive Order establishes the requirement for MDEM to implement a Statewide Interoperability Executive Committee (SIEC) to provide policy-level advice regarding public safety communications interoperability and promote the efficient and effective use of resources for matters related to public safety communications and interoperability, and to establish a Statewide Interoperability Coordinator (SWIC) to ensure public safety communications interoperability. The MDEM Director of Interoperabiliy will carry out the requirements of Executive Order 01.01.2024.20, will be a senior advisor to the Secretary and various senior officials on issues relating to emergency systems interoperability. The Director will also provide leadership in the area of Maryland’s 9-1-1 system, including overseeing the Maryland 9- 1-1 Board Office.

Executive Order 01.01.2024.20 outlines the Governor’s intent for Maryland Statewide Communications Interoperability. The Executive Order establishes the requirement for MDEM to implement a Statewide Interoperability Executive Committee (SIEC) to provide policy-level advice regarding public safety communications interoperability and promote the efficient and effective use of resources for matters related to public safety communications and interoperability, and to establish a Statewide Interoperability Coordinator (SWIC) to ensure public safety communications interoperability. The MDEM Director of Interoperability will carry out the requirements of Executive Order 01.01.2024.20, will be a senior advisor to the Secretary and various senior officials on issues relating to emergency systems interoperability. The Director will also provide leadership in the area of Maryland’s 9-1-1 system, including overseeing the Maryland 9-1-1 Board Office.

Education: 

A Master's Degree from an accredited college or university.

Experience: 

Six years of experience in administration, coordination, or professional work. 

A minimum of three years of experience in business development, planning and implementing processes and procedures. 

A minimum of two years supervising a team. 

A minimum of three years of experience in project management.

Notes:

Candidates may substitute a bachelor's degree and a minimum of four years management experience for the required education.

Preference will be given to candidates who have five years of experience with mobile radio communications management, to include interoperability.

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. 

STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS

 

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 Mekia Gaskins at 443-381-2967 or email at mekia.gaskins2@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.