Emergency Management Specialist

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; White Township (PA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania is seeking an Emergency Management Specialist to coordinate statewide emergency programs with counties and partners. The role focuses on planning, training, hazard awareness, and collaboration to support safety, response, and recovery efforts.

You will work on program support, training, plan review, and event response while engaging in public outreach. Telework may be possible part-time after training, with travel during emergencies or exercises as needed.

Qualifications

• Experience in developing, coordinating, or promoting emergency management programs in government, industry, education, or the military.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate emergency programs with counties, agencies, and partners.
• Assist with hazardous materials programs, emergency planning requirements, and preparedness activities.
• Develop, conduct, and evaluate emergency training sessions and certification exercises.
• Evaluate emergency response plans and provide feedback to improve readiness.
• Support emergency operations during incidents, events, and statewide activations.
• Participate in outreach and education materials for emergency partners and the public.

Skills

Emergency management

Coordination

Training

Public outreach

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Would you take pride in knowing your work supports statewide safety and helps communities prepare for emergencies and disasters? As an Emergency Management Specialist with the Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency (PEMA), you will help coordinate essential emergency programs across the region. This role allows you to work with counties, agencies, and partners and contribute to projects that support safety, response, and recovery efforts. Apply today to join a team that plays a vital role in keeping the Commonwealth resilient and informed!

This position supports statewide emergency missions by coordinating with counties, managing preparedness programs, and assisting with response and recovery efforts. Your work will focus on planning, training, hazard awareness, and efficient collaboration with local and state partners. As an Emergency Management Specialist, you will perform the following duties:

• Program Support: Assist with hazardous materials programs, emergency planning requirements, and preparedness activities
• County Coordination: Serve as a liaison to counties and support their emergency management needs and initiatives
• Training Assistance: Help develop, conduct, and evaluate emergency training sessions and certification exercises
• Plan Review: Evaluate emergency response plans, review reports, and provide feedback to improve readiness
• Event Response: Support emergency operations during incidents, special events, and statewide activations
• Public Outreach: Participate in outreach efforts and help create education materials for emergency partners and the public

Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment
• Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.
• In the event of an emergency/disaster situation or training exercise, this position may be required to travel, work up to 12-hour shifts, and work outside of the normal work hours, including weekends and overnights.
• Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time, upon successful completion of the training period. In order to telework, you must have a securely configured high-speed internet connection and work from an approved location inside Pennsylvania. If you are unable to telework, you will have the option to report to the headquarters office in Indiana. The ability to telework is subject to change at any time. Additional details may be provided during the interview
• Salary:In some cases, the starting salary may be non‑negotiable.
• Free and secure on‑site parking.
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

• Successful completion of the Emergency Management Trainee program (Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title, as determined by the Office of Administration); or
• Two years of professional experience in the development, coordination, or promotion of emergency management programs such as disaster relief, public safety, flood mitigation and resiliency, and emergency management in government, industry, education, or the military; and a bachelor’s degree; or
• An equivalent combination of experience and training that includes one year of professional experience in the development, coordination, or promotion of emergency management programs such as disaster relief, public safety, flood mitigation and resiliency, and emergency management in government, industry, education, or the military

Special Requirements:

• This position requires possession of an active motor vehicle license.
• All positions require certification in the following courses from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Emergency Management Institute, within six months of hire:
  • IS-100.C: Introduction to the Incident Command System
  • IS-700.B: An Introduction to the National Incident Management System
  • IS-800.D: National Response Framework, An Introduction
  • IS-2200: Basic Emergency Operations Center Functions

Other Requirements:

• PA residency requirement is currently waived for this title
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Veterans:

• Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. §7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to www.pa.gov/agencies/employment/how-to-apply.html and click on Veterans.

Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS):

• 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).

If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.

The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.

• Completing the application, including all supplemental questions, serves as your exam for this position. No additional exam is required at a test center (also referred to as a written exam).
• Your score is based on the detailed information you provide on your application and in response to the supplemental questions.
• Your score is valid for this specific posting only.
• You must provide complete and accurate information or:
  • your score may be lower than deserved.
  • you may be disqualified.
• You may only apply/test once for this posting.
• Your results will be provided via email.