JOB What if your dedicated work could strengthen how communities prepare for emergencies? As an Emergency Management Specialist with the Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency (PEMA), you will help communities plan, prepare, and recover from hazards. Within this role, you will have the opportunity to contribute to real solutions through teamwork, outreach, and careful problem solving. Apply today to join a team that values service, teamwork, and resilience across the Commonwealth!
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
This role focuses on supporting hazard mitigation programs and assisting communities as they work to reduce risks and improve long-term resilience. You will help applicants, partners, and agency staff understand requirements, develop projects, and navigate federal and state processes. As an Emergency Management Specialist, you will perform the following duties:
Program Support: Assist applicants with hazard mitigation grants and documentation requirements-
Technical Guidance: Provide information on project development, planning activities, and FEMA program rules
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Applicant Coordination: Serve as a liaison between FEMA, applicants, and Agency staff throughout project stages
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Field Assistance: Conduct on site visits and gather photos and documentation related to mitigation activities
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Grant Processing: Review invoices, verify submissions, and support reimbursement and close out actions
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Training Participation: Support training for emergency management officials at the state, county, and local level
Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.
Work Schedule and Additional Information:
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Full-time employment
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Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.
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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.
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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 Harrisburg. The ability to telework is subject to change at any time. Additional details may be provided during the interview.
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Salary: Selected candidates who are new to employment with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania will begin employment at the starting annual salary of $59,345.00 (before taxes).
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Free and secure on-site parking.
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You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
- 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).
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Your score is based on the detailed information you provide on your application and in response to the supplemental questions.
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Your score is valid for this specific posting only.
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You must provide complete and accurate information or:
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your score may be lower than deserved.
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you may be disqualified.
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You may only apply/test once for this posting.
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Your results will be provided via email.
