SCHOOL SAFETY PREPAREDNESS TASK FORCE LIAISON

The State of New Hampshire; Concord (NH); On-site; USD 35,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental plan

Flexible spending accounts

State retirement plan

Wellness program

Paid holidays and leave

Job summary

The State of New Hampshire is seeking a School Safety Preparedness Task Force Liaison to coordinate Task Force recommendations and manage planning activities within the Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management in Concord. The role requires a bachelor's degree with relevant experience or an equivalent mix of education and experience, plus travel and background checks.

Responsibilities include facilitating meetings, tracking legislation, reporting progress to leadership, and building

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 1 year of experience OR equivalent combination of 5 years of education and experience after high school.
• Education and experience must be in homeland security, emergency or risk management, business or public administration, criminal justice, program coordination, stakeholder engagement, public relations, or related field.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates the recommendations from the NH School Safety Preparedness Task Force Report and facilitates Task Force meetings and subcommittees.
• Monitors and tracks legislation related to school safety and preparedness and updates the Program Coordinator and HSEM Director/Task Force Chair.
• Maintains oversight with working groups and committees to ensure progression of Task Force recommendations and activities.

Education

Bachelor's degree and 1 year experience or 5 years education/experience

Job description

For assistance, contact the State of New Hampshire - Division of Personnel. Monday through Friday 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM EST 603-271-3261 or [e-mail]

SCHOOL SAFETY PREPAREDNESS TASK FORCE LIAISON (Job ID: 53698)

State of New Hampshire Job Posting

Department of Safety

Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management, Planning Section

110 Smokey Bear Blvd, Concord NH 03305

Position#14576

$25.40/hour - $34.14/hour

Summary:

Coordinates the recommendations from the NH School Safety Preparedness Task Force Report and works in the Planning Section under the direction of the School Safety & Preparedness Program Coordinator.

YOUR EXPERIENCE COUNTS: Each additional year of approved formal education may be substituted for one year of required work experience and/or each additional year of approved work experience may be substituted for one year of required formal education.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree and 1 year of experience OR equivalent combination of 5 years of education and experience after completion of high school. Education and experience must be in homeland security, emergency or risk management, business or public administration, criminal justice, program coordination, stakeholder engagement, public relations, or related field.

License/Certification: Valid driver’s license or access to transportation for use in statewide travel

Other Requirements:

1. Must pass a fingerprint based criminal background check and motor vehicle record check in order to ensure suitability for exposure to confidential information.
2. Must be willing to work an extended and/or flexible schedule, including nights, weekends and holidays, and may be required to report to work with little notice, during activation of the State Emergency Operations Center, or as otherwise determined by Emergency Management/Department of Safety administration.
3. Must carry a cell phone or other mobile notification device.

Trainee Option: Not applicable

Preferred Qualifications: None

After-Hire Requirements: None

Career Advancement Opportunities:

In-Band Advancement Available: No

Broad Group Level Advancement Available: No

Disclaimers:

The supplemental job description lists the essential functions of the position and is not intended to include every job duty and responsibility specific to the position. An employee may be required to perform other related duties not listed on the supplemental job description provided that such duties are characteristic of that job title.

When applicable, the work of an employee in trainee status in this position shall be overseen by a fully qualified individual. An employee in trainee status shall meet the minimum qualifications within the period of time specified on the SJD, not to exceed one year of being hired into this position.

Responsibilities:

1. Coordinates the recommendations from the NH School Safety Preparedness Task Force Report to include scheduling, coordinating and facilitating the School Safety Preparedness Task Force meetings and all of its subcommittees.
2. Monitors and tracks legislation related to school safety and preparedness. Monitors statutory or regulatory changes in the legislation and regularly updates the School Safety & Preparedness Program Coordinator and HSEM Director/Task Force Chair.
3. Maintains oversight with working groups and committees to ensure the progression of Task Force recommendations and other activities assigned by the HSEM Director/Task Force Chair for final approval by the Governor.
4. Provides progress reports/updates to the School Safety & Preparedness Program Coordinator and HSEM Director/Task Force Chair on a regular basis.
5. Participates in professional organizations as well as various committees on school safety and security including attending safety seminars, training courses, and meetings related to area of responsibility.
6. Conducts research of safety and preparedness, risk, and emergency management issues on behalf of the School Safety & Preparedness Program or to address specific internal or external inquiries.
7. Assists with planning program-specific workshops, training drills, and exercises at the local, state and regional level using the Homeland Security Exercise and Evaluation Program (HSEEP).
8. Maintains and builds long-term relationships with external stakeholders from organizations involved in the School Safety Preparedness Task Force.

For further information please contact Sharon Caswell, Hiring Manager, at [e-mail].

*TOTAL COMPENSATION INFORMATION

The State of NH total compensation package features an outstanding set of employee benefits, including:

• HMO or POS Medical and Prescription Drug Benefits.
• Dental Plan at minimal cost for employees and their families ($500-$1800 value).
• Flexible Spending healthcare and childcare reimbursement accounts.
• State defined benefit retirement plan and Deferred Compensation 457(b) plan.
• Work/life balance flexible schedules, paid holidays and generous leave plan.
• $50,000 state-paid life insurance plus additional low-cost group life insurance.
• Incentive-based Wellness Program (ability to earn up to $500).

Value of State's share of Employee's Retirement: 12.87% of pay

See this link for details on State-paid health benefits: https://www.das.nh.gov/hr/benefits.aspx

EOE

TDD Access: Relay NH 1-800-735-2964