NORTH CAROLINA DIVISION OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT

Emergency Management Assistant Director

(Deputy Director)

Salary: $54,887.00 - $93,142.00 Annually

Location: Wake County, NC

Job Type: Permanent Full-Time

Department: Department of Public Safety

Job Number: 18-02118

Closing: 3/6/2018 5:00 PM Eastern

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Description of Work:

This is an Exempt Managerial Position.
This is an Anticipated Vacancy.
Salary Grade: 78
Salary Recruitment Range:$54,887.00 - $84,298.00
The North CarolinaDepartment of Public Safety, the largest state agency with26,000 employees,is responsible forsafeguarding and preserving the lives and property ofits citizensthrough prevention, protection, and preparation.If you are looking for a rewarding career, please consider the Emergency Management Assistant Director (Deputy Director)opportunity with the North Carolina Department of Public Safety.This isfull time, exempt managerial position with state benefits including retirement, health insurance, vacation leave, sick leave, and paid holidays.This position is located in Wake County, NC.
This positionserves as the Operations Section Chief and Deputy Director of the Division. As Operations Chief the position has primary oversight responsibility for Field Operations, Communications, Human Services, Infrastructure, Emergency Services, Civil Air Patrol and management of State Emergency Response Team operations during disasters and planned events. As Deputy Director the position is responsible for the supervision of the Assistant Director's for Planning & Homeland Security, Logistics, Recovery and Risk Management.
Position is responsible for being knowledgeable of local, state, and federal emergency management regulations and policies, and extensive knowledge of concepts, functions, and policies impacting emergency management. Position involves workingeffectively for prolonged periods in extremely stressful situations created by emergency/disaster events. Position is responsible for having athorough knowledge of the National Incident Management System (NIMS) and the Incident Command System (ICS).
Position is on call for emergency/disaster response on a 24-hour/day basis. Extensive travel or overnight work may be required during disaster operations.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / Competencies:

Listed below are the Knowledge, Skills andAbilities (KSA's) associated withthisposition.

TheseKSA's,along with theMinimumEducation and Experience Requirements listed, are required in order to be deemed "eligible"for the position.Qualifiedapplicants must possess and application must clearly reflect work experience that demonstrates the following:

  • Extensive experience in Emergency and Disaster response.
  • Knowledge of local, state, and federal emergency management regulations and policies, and extensive knowledge of concepts, functions, and policies impacting emergency management.
  • Knowledgeable of NC General Statute 166-A, the Robert T Stafford Act.
  • In-depth knowledge of all four phases of Emergency Management.
  • Athorough knowledge of the National Incident Management System (NIMS) and the Incident Command System (ICS).
  • Ability to work with elected and appointed officials of government at alllevels.
  • Ability to communicate effectively both written and orally.
  • Ability towork effectively for prolonged periods in extremely stressful situations created by emergency/disaster events.

ManagementPreferences:

  • Certification at the ICS-400 level.
  • Hazards Incident Management Team training and/or certification.
  • Hazardous materials incident response and search and rescue experience.

ADA Physical Requirements will be discussed during the interview.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements:

Graduation from a four-year college or university with a major in business, urban or regional planning, transportation planning or a related field and seven years of experience directing emergency planning or response activities including two years of supervisory experience; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.

Supplemental and Contact Information:

The North Carolina Department of Public Safety (DPS) is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages qualified men and women to apply. DPS uses the Merit-Based Recruitment and Selection Plan to fill positions subject to the State Personnel Act with the most qualified individuals. Hiring salary will be based on relevant qualifications, internal equity and budgetary considerations pertinent to the advertised position.

  • Online applications are only accepted through
  • To receive credit for all of your work history and credentials, you must list the information onthe State of North Carolina application. Any information omitted cannot be considered for qualifying credit. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the state application.
  • The Knowledge, Skills and Abilities AND the Minimum Education and Experience are REQUIRED in order to be considered qualified for the position. Therefore, you MUST provide supporting information within the body of the application that clearly demonstrates your possession of the KSA's and the Education/Experience requirements. DPS will NOT accept "see attached resume" in lieu of education and work experience completed on the application.
  • Degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.
  • Applicants seeking Veteran's Preference must attach a DD form 214, Certificate of Release orDischarge from Active Duty, along with your application.
  • During the online application process, if additional documentation is required, attach the documentation at the bottom of Step 4 in the application process. If applying for a position certified through the North Carolina Department of Justice-Criminal Justice Standards Division, refer to specific certification requirements.
  • The N.C. Department of Public Safety must adhere to the United States Department of Justice Final Rule on the "National Standards to Prevent, Detect, and Respond to Prison Rape" under the Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) Standards at 28 C.F.R. Part 115 Docket No. OAG-131 RIN 1105-AB34. Refer to hiring and promotion prohibition requirements for all positions in the N. C. Department of Public Safety.

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For technical assistance with completing the application please contact our applicant customer support line at 855-524-5627. If there are any questions specific to this posting, please contact DPS Human Resources at 919-716-3800.

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