ADMINISTRATOR I (Hazard Mitigation Project Officer)

Introduction

\r\n\r\nMDEM is looking for a diligent, detail-oriented individual who is excited about making Maryland a safer place to live and work by supporting the implementation of hazard mitigation and resilience focused projects.\r\nNOTE: 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.\r\n\r\n\r\nMDEM’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.\r\n\r\n

GRADE

STD0016\r\n

LOCATION OF POSITION

7229 Parkway Drive, Suite 200�Hanover, MD 21076\r\n

Main Purpose of Job

The Maryland Department of Emergency Management (MDEM) is an 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. Emergency management project leads support MDEM’s mission by supporting projects and programs which ultimately enhance preparedness for all Marylanders.\r\nThis position reports to the MDEM Deputy State Hazard Mitigation Officer (DSHMO), and State Hazard Mitigation Officer (SHMO) as needed, and provides support to the Hazard Mitigation Branch. As a hazard mitigation project officer the individual completes specific components of an overall project and completes tasks assigned by DSHMO and SHMO. This position serves in a support capacity in emergency management programs.\r\nThis position is primarily responsible for planning and coordinating State and local mitigation projects in accordance with applicable guidelines, policies, and regulations. Responsibilities include:\r\nCoordinating with Maryland local jurisdictions to solicit, review, submit, and monitor hazard mitigation projects throughout the entire grant process to include pre-award, implementation, closeout, and post-award.\r\nProviding technical assistance and subject matter expertise to develop, maintain, implement, and update local and State hazard mitigation plans\r\nCompiling and ensuring accuracy of subrecipient quarterly progress reports and any other reporting required by funding sources\r\nMonitoring grant-funded mitigation projects, including but not limited to, conducting site visits, verifying eligibility of reimbursements, and ensuring subrecipients are in compliance with 2 CFR 200 and all applicable grant program requirements\r\nConducting educational outreach to inform stakeholders on mitigation best practices, risk reduction, community preparedness and resiliency, long-term recovery, resources, and funding availability\r\nSupporting the development of policies and strategies to further mitigation efforts.\r\nThis position also supports MDEM programs, projects, and activities related to MDEM’s mission, and may be tasked to support other related MDEM programs, projects, activities, and duties as assigned.\r\nThis position is tied to federal grant funding and will primarily work on federal disaster declarations and non-disaster programs.\r\nIn order to fulfill these responsibilities, this position requires strong communication, presentation, organizational, and writing skills.\r\n

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education: Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of a high school equivalency certificate. \r\nExperience: Four years of administrative staff or professional work. \r\nNotes: \r\n1. Candidates may substitute 30 college credit hours from an accredited college or university for each year up to four years of the required experience. \r\n2. Candidates may substitute the possession of a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university for the required experience. \r\n3. Candidates may substitute the possession of a Master's degree from an accredited college or university for the required experience. \r\n4. 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.\r\n

SELECTIVE QUALIFICATIONS

Selective Qualifications- Applicants must meet the selective qualification to be considered. Include clear and specific information on your application regarding your qualifications.\r\n\r\n\r\nOne year of experience assisting external partners or clients with developing grant application and�one year of experience with project management skills\r\n\r\n

DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Preferred Qualifications: Preference will be given to applicants who possess the following preferred qualifications. Include clear and specific information on your application regarding these qualifications.\r\n\r\n\r\nOne year of experiene of relevant certifications, including Certified Floodplan Manager or Certified Emergency Manager\r\n\r\n\r\nOne year experience participating in coordinating inter-agency and intra-department meetings, initiatives, and other activities, as well as identifying public, private, and non-profit partnerships\r\n

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.\r\n

SELECTION PROCESS

Please make sure that you provide sufficient information on your application to show that you meet the qualifications for this recruitment. All information concerning your qualifications 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 eligible (employment) list for at least one year.\r\nFor education obtained outside the U.S., a copy of the equivalent American education as determined by a foreign credential evaluation service must be provided prior to hire.\r\n

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.\r\n