SCHOOL SAFETY PREPAREDNESS TASK FORCE LIAISON

State of New Hampshire; New Hampshire; On-site; USD 35,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedule

State benefits package

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

State of New Hampshire is seeking a School Safety Preparedness Task Force Liaison to coordinate recommendations and manage meetings across NH. The role supports the Planning Section under the School Safety & Preparedness Program Coordinator.

The position requires a Bachelor's degree with experience in homeland security or related fields, willingness to travel statewide, and the ability to work a flexible schedule including nights and weekends.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 1 year of experience OR equivalent combination of 5 years of education and experience.
• Fields include homeland security, emergency or risk management, public administration, or related area.
• Willingness to travel statewide and pass background checks.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate recommendations from the NH School Safety Preparedness Task Force.
• Schedule, coordinate, and facilitate meetings and subcommittees.
• Monitor legislation related to school safety and preparedness and provide updates.

Skills

Stakeholder engagement

Planning

Communication

Coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree + 1 year experience OR 5 years post-high school

Job description

Department of SafetyDivision of Homeland Security and Emergency Management

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

School Safety Preparedness Task Force Liaison (Field Rep II Emer Mgmt/Comm)

Position #14576

$25.40/hour - $34.14/hour

• See total compensation information at the bottom of announcement.

The State of New Hampshire, Department of Safety, Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management, Planning Section, has a full-time vacancy for a School Safety Preparedness Task Force Liaison (Field Rep II Emer Mgmt/Comm), SOC Title 13-1190 MISC BUS OPS SPECS-4. This position has a 37.5 hour work week and is considered non-exempt.

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

Education/Experience: 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

• Must pass a fingerprint based criminal background check and motor vehicle record check in order to ensure suitability for exposure to confidential information.
• 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.
• Must carry a cell phone or other mobile notification device.

Trainee Option: Not applicable

Preferred Qualifications: None

After-Hire Requirements: None

In-Band Advancement Available: Yes No

Broad Group Level Advancement Available: Yes No

DISCLAIMER

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

• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• Provides progress reports/updates to the School Safety & Preparedness Program Coordinator and HSEM Director/Task Force Chair on a regular basis.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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).
• 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:

• 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)

HMO or POS Medical and Prescription Drug Benefits:

The actual value of State-paid health benefits and the amount of employee health benefit contributions may vary depending on the type of plan selected and the bargaining unit with which a position is associated.

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

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

Total Compensation Statement Worksheet: https://www.das.nh.gov/jobsearch/compensation-calculator.aspx

Want the specifics? Explore the Benefits of State Employment on our website: https://www.das.nh.gov/hr/documents/BenefitBrochure.pdf

https://www.das.nh.gov/hr/index.aspx

EOE

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