DSHS OOS Response Manager

State of Washington; Olympia (WA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

State of Washington—DSHS, Office of Emergency Management—is seeking a Response Manager to lead emergency response operations, develop plans, and provide enterprise-level guidance. You will coordinate with executives, external partners, and GIS systems to prepare for and respond to incidents from DSHS HQ in Olympia.

You will bring expertise in emergency management, ICS/FEMA training, and strong communication to drive preparedness across the agency and its mission-essential functions.

Qualifications

• Experience developing and implementing emergency response plans.
• Ability to initiate incident command quickly.
• Experience briefing at high level during emergencies.
• Proven ability to develop operational procedures for response and operations.
• ICS-300/400 or FEMA training or equivalent.
• Familiarity with DSHS organization, mission essential functions.
• Experience using GIS systems.
• Advanced degree in emergency management.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, and participate in HQ-level DSHS emergency response operations.
• Provide guidance and advice related to emergency response at the enterprise level.
• Establish cooperative relationships with executive leadership and external partners.
• Develop and inform administrative policies related to emergency response, training, testing, and exercising.
• Provide situational awareness reports using GIS and advise director on actions.
• Develop tactical actions to support effective response to emergencies and disasters.
• Conduct tests and exercises for relevant communication systems.

Skills

Incident command

GIS experience

Emergency planning

High-level briefing

Communication

FEMA training

Leadership

Education

Master's degree in Emergency Management

Tools

GIS software

Job description

DSHS, Office of Emergency Management, Response Manager

You are an experienced emergency management professional interested in the opportunity to develop and implement emergency response plans, ensuring the continuity of critical services across the State of Washington. In this role, you will join a team of emergency management professionals to help prepare Washington's largest state agency, and its employees to respond to any incident. In the event of an emergency, you will have the opportunity to serve as a Section Chief for activations of the DSHS Emergency Coordination Center. You enjoy cross agency collaboration and partnership. This role provides training and serves as the lead for the volunteer Emergency Response Team at DSHS HQs in Olympia. What else makes this job special? You! As a Response Manager, you will bring your skills in process improvement, training, emergency management, GIS, and communications to help us raise the bar in emergency preparedness and response.

Some of what you'll do:

• Plan, organize, and participate in HQ-level DSHS emergency response operations

• Provides reliable and professionally sound guidance, consultation, and advice related to emergency response at the enterprise level

• Establishes, develops, and maintains cooperative relationships with executive leadership, administration liaisons, and external partners in support of emergency response initiatives

• Develops and informs DSHS administrative policies related to emergency response, training, testing, and exercising

• Provides situational awareness reports using GIS platforms and recommendations to the director for related action

• Develop tactical actions to support an effective response to emergencies and disasters

• Conduct tests and exercises for relevant communication systems

What we're looking for:

• Ability to quickly initiate incident command and lead others through response actions

• Experience briefing and advising at a high level on during response and that must be taken during an emergency response

• Proven ability to develop and implement emergency response plans and operational level procedures related to emergency response and operations plans

• Incident Command System 300 and/or 400, or other advanced FEMA recognized emergency management training

• Working familiarity with DSHS organization, programs, mission essential functions, and business environment

• Experience using GIS systems

• Advanced degree in a field related to emergency management

• Effective communication skills to convey complex and novel material to various audiences

Who should apply:

• Professionals with a baccalaureate degree, five years of experience in a field related to Emergency Management, and five years' (concurrent or additional) experience applying Department of Homeland Security training doctrines, concepts, and principles

• Relevant U.S. Military experience may substitute year for year for Homeland Security experience.

The Department of Social and Health Services’ (DSHS) vision that People find human services to shape their own lives requires that we come together with a sense of belonging, common purpose, shared values, and meaningful work. It is crucial to our agency’s vision that you bring an equity, anti-racism, and social justice commitment to your work with DSHS. We strive to create greater access and affirming representation of the communities we serve, including Black, Indigenous, and People of Color, people with physical, behavioral health, and intellectual disabilities, elders, LGBTQIA+ individuals, immigrants and refugees, and families building financial security.

Questions about job number 07036? Contact [e-mail].

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