Advanced Emergency Management Officer-Emergency Human Services Program

State of Missouri; Jefferson City (MO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension plan

Paid leave

Health insurance

Job summary

The State of Missouri seeks a public-safety professional to lead emergency management activities in Jefferson City. The role focuses on planning, preparedness, and coordinating disaster response with state and local partners, including faith-based and volunteer groups.

Key duties include developing COADs/LTRCs, leading MOVOAD efforts, fostering cross-agency collaboration, presenting to groups, and training staff in FEMA Mass Care.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or 4+ years of relevant experience.
• Strong written and verbal communication.
• Ability to plan, organize, and complete complex assignments.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the development and sustainment of COADs and LTRCs within SEMA regions.
• Serve as EHS lead or support for MOVOAD and related partnerships.
• Foster relationships with voluntary, faith-based, federal, state, and local agencies.
• Attend meetings in assigned regions, in person or virtual.
• Serve as a member of the ESF-6 team at SEOC during exercises and events.
• Support disaster recovery centers and assistance after disasters.
• Participate in Missouri recovery planning efforts.
• Assist disaster survivors with resources and contacts.
• Participate in EMPG and SEMA required exercises.
• Lead or participate in planning efforts and write/review EHS plans.
• Develop EMPG grant EHS unit work plan activities.
• Manage and complete assigned projects.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Emergency management

Public safety

Presentation skills

Training / instruction

Communication skills

Coordination

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree or 4+ years of relevant experience

Job description

Job Location: This position will be located at 2302 Militia Drive, Jefferson City, MO

Why You’ll Love This Position

This position requires the ability to plan, organize, and complete complex assignments. The successful candidate will possess good written and verbal communication skills and the ability to work with a diverse group of partners. This position will make public presentations and provide training as needed. This position plays a critical role when disasters strike, serving in a leadership role in Emergency Support Function (ESF) #6 working with voluntary and faith-based organizations to ensure that assistance is provided to disaster survivors. This position will oversee the Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) program. The position serves as a member of the Emergency Human Services (EHS) unit focused on ensuring disaster preparedness and operational readiness through planning and preparedness activities on the local and state level. This position will be supervised by the State Voluntary Agency Liaison.

What You’ll Do

• Assist in the development and sustainment of Community Organizations Active in Disaster (COADs) and Long-Term Recovery Committees/Groups (LTRC/G) within assigned SEMA Regions.
• Serve as the EHS lead or support for Missouri Volunteer Organizations Active in Disaster (MOVOAD), and the Governor’s Faith-Based and Community Service Partnership for Disaster Recovery (The Partnership), as well as supporting multiple committees and task forces as assigned.
• Foster and maintain relationships with representatives from voluntary organizations, faith-based organizations, federal, state, and local government agencies and fellow colleagues at SEMA.
• Attend meetings in assigned regions (in person or virtual), representing the EHS unit and its activities.
• Serve as a member of the ESF-6 team at the state emergency operation center (SEOC) during exercises and actual events.
• Following disasters, work in the disaster area supporting Multi-Agency Resource Centers and/or Disaster Recovery Centers as requested.
• Participate in Missouri recovery planning efforts.
• As needed, assist disaster survivors with resources and phone numbers who call the Governor’s Office or SEMA.
• Participate in EMPG and SEMA required exercises.
• Serve as a trainer for EHS and FEMA Mass Care courses.
• Lead or participate in collaborative planning efforts, write and review EHS-related plans as requested.
• Working with EHS leadership, develop EMPG grant EHS unit work plan activities.
• Manage and complete assigned projects.
• Other Duties as Assigned.

The position involves travel within the state, with some overnight travel. Hours are typically 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.; overtime may be required during emergency operations and disaster activations.

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Knowledge of emergency management and its relevance to public safety.
• Ability to analyze implications, identify trends, and apply conclusions to complex problems.
• Ability to operate a motor vehicle and maintain a valid vehicle operator’s license.
• Ability to work nights, weekends, and holidays when required to respond to disaster/emergency situations.
• Knowledge of the different types of private, volunteer, and governmental emergency response and recovery programs and their purpose.
• Ability to coordinate information, people, resources, and organizations to react to emergencies and disasters.
• The ability to effectively work with diverse groups and individuals. Skill in making presentations before groups.
• Experience as an educator, instructor or trainer.

Typical Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree or four or more years of relevant experience.

Lack of post‑secondary education will not be used as the sole basis denying consideration to any applicant.

The State of Missouri offers an excellent benefits package that includes a defined pension plan, generous amounts of leave and holiday time, and eligibility for health insurance coverage.

• defined pension plan
• generous amounts of leave and holiday time
• eligibility for health insurance coverage

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The Missouri Department of Public Safety is an equal opportunity employer. Those with limited English proficiency or who need auxiliary aids or other services, can contact [e-mail]. For Relay Missouri, please dial 711. For TTY/TDD, please dial.800-735-2966.