Incident Management Team (IMT) and Credentialing Program Manager (EMPS 3)

Washington Department of Natural Resources; Washington; Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Retirement plan

Job training opportunities

Job summary

Washington Military Department is seeking an Incident Management Team (IMT) and Credentialing Program Manager to oversee statewide credentialing for EOC and Type 3 IMT personnel at Camp Murray, WA. The role requires coordination with state and local agencies to ensure readiness and availability of All-Hazard IMTs.

The position is civilian, may involve telework, and offers a comprehensive benefits package. Applicants should have relevant emergency management qualifications and training as

Qualifications

• Two years as Emergency Management Program Specialist 2 or a Bachelor’s plus four years of professional level experience in EM, financial management, training/education, public information, program management, planning or urban affairs.
• A Master’s or Ph.D. can substitute for one year of experience.
• IS-100, IS-200, IC-300, IC-400 and AHIMT position-specific training or instructor qualification are preferred.

Skills

NIMS

ICS

NQS

IIMQS

MS Office

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's or higher in emergency management / homeland security / public administration

Tools

MS Office Suite

Job description

Description

Incident Management Team (IMT) and Credentialing Program Manager
Emergency Management Program Specialist 3
Camp Murray, WA

Under the direction of the Logistics Program Supervisor, this position maintains statewide credentialing programs for EOC and All-Hazard Type 3 IMT personnel, and coordinates among state and local agencies to support the readiness and availability of Type 3 All-Hazard IMT's statewide.

Emergency Management Division

As part of the Military Department, the Emergency Management Division (EMD) leads and coordinates mitigation, preparedness, response, and recovery in Washington State to minimize the impact of disasters and emergencies on the people, property, environment, and economy.

This is a civilian position and does not require military service affiliation.

About the Washington Military Department

Protecting people is our passion. At the Washington Military Department, we combine our unique talents to create safer communities and ensure our neighbors and loved ones can recover from whatever emergency might arise. Our agency unites civilian employees with members of the Washington National Guard, creating a team that is deeply committed to public service. We go home at night knowing that our day-to-day work supports activities that truly make a difference. Whether that's partnering with our communities to prepare for a disaster, leading an emergency response, hiring top-notch talent or supporting at-risk kids at our Washington Youth Academy - the Washington Military Department seeks to safeguard our way of life and those that call Washington home.

To learn more about the Washington Military Department, please visit www.mil.wa.gov

In addition to job fulfillment, the Washington Military Department offers an excellent benefits package which includes exceptional health care coverage, a retirement savings plan and job training opportunities.

Qualifications

REQUIRED Two years of experience as an Emergency Management Program Specialist 2; OR A Bachelor's degree AND four years of professional level experience in emergency management, financial management (grant, contracting, claims management, budgeting), training/education, public information/affairs, program/project management, environmental analysis or planning, civil/structural engineering, legislative affairs, and/or urban planning. Additional qualifying experience will substitute, year for year, for the education requirement. A Master's or Ph.D. degree will substitute for one year of the experience requirement.

DESIRED

Education/Training:

• A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in emergency management, homeland security, or public administration.
• IS-100, IS-200, IC-300, IC-400
• Position-specific training in one or more AHIMT positions at the Type 3 level or above.
• Instructor qualification for one or more AHIMT position-specific courses.

Knowledge of:

• National Incident Management System (NIMS)
• Incident Command System (ICS)
• National Qualification System (NQS)
• Interstate Incident Management Qualifications System Guide (IIMQS).
• Resource Typing Library Tool (RTLT)

Skills and Abilities to:

• Ability to take action to meet the needs of others.
• Ability to take action to learn and grow.
• Use Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Teams, and SharePoint) to develop documents in support of program objectives.

Supplemental Information

Compensation: Wage/salary depends on qualifications or rules of promotion.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Background Investigation: Must successfully complete the appropriate background checks required for employment. Must be willing to sign releases of information and shall not have access to any investigative materials and files. The processing of background checks can take up to six months post-employment. Failure to successfully pass a background check may be cause for termination.

Union: This position is represented by the Washington Federation of State Employees.

Driver's License:

1. Valid to drive in the State of Washington.
2. Must meet requirements of the REAL ID Act. This is required for base access and will be required upon hire.

Military Facility: Willingness to work on a Military Controlled Access Installation. Camp Murray uses the Defense Biometric Identification System (DBIDS) for entry to the installation. Must meet access requirements / background check which can be found in the Camp Murray Access Requirements Policy (Unified Policy No. 18-01)

Work Hours: A choice between a Tuesday through Friday (4/10 schedule): Monday through Thursday (4/10 schedule): or Monday through Friday (5/8 schedule). Actual hours will start no earlier than 6:00 am and end no later than 6:00 pm, and will include core business hours of 8:00 am to 4:00 pm.

Telework: This position may be eligible for some telework. The incumbent will work with their supervisor to identify an appropriate work schedule and balance between remote and in person work based on operational need and employee preference. Reporting to the workstation for work activities or participating in-person meetings will be needed.

Emergency Assignment: Upon activation of the State Emergency Operations Center (SEOC) or Joint Field Office (JFO), incumbent may be required to work in an alternate location with rotating shifts, including weekends and evenings, in a highly stressful and fast-paced environment.

Travel: Occasional travel required - up to 10% to include overnight stays.

Technical Support: Reach out to NEOGOV directly at 1-855-524-5627 for technical support and login issues.

The Washington Military Department is an equal opportunity employer. We value the importance of creating an environment in which all employees can feel respected, included, and empowered to bring unique ideas to the agency. Our diversity and inclusion efforts include embracing different cultures, backgrounds and viewpoints while fostering growth and advancement in the workplace. Women, racial and ethnic minorities, persons of disability, persons over 40 years of age, disabled and Vietnam era veterans, as well as people of all sexual orientations and gender identities are encouraged to apply. Persons with disabilities and/or limited English proficiency needing assistance in the application process, or those needing this job announcement in an alternative format may contact the Recruitment Section of State Human Resources at: Email: [e-mail], Call: [phone], or 711