Agency
Safety
Division
70000075 Dept of Public Safety
Job Classification Title
Emergency Management Section Manager (NS)
Position Number
60084546
Grade
NC18
About Us
The Department of Public Safety's mission is to safeguard and preserve the lives and property of the people of North Carolina through preparation, prevention, and protection with integrity and honor. Our agency houses many public safety divisions, including Emergency Management, Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention, Alcohol Law Enforcement, Samarcand Training Academy, and the North Carolina National Guard. Join us along with our more than 3,000 employees and 12,000 National Guard members in providing exceptional public safety services to the citizens of North Carolina.
Description of Work
About NCEM:
The mission of North Carolina Emergency Management is to enhance North Carolina’s resiliency through active collaboration, communication, and coordination of protection, prevention, mitigation, response and recovery measures.
About the Section:
The mission of the Central Branch Office is to assist local governments within the Central Regional Branch with with preparedness, response, recovery, and mitigation activities on a day-to-day basis and during emergencies, incidents, and events and to liaison and support Division personnel and programs support these partners effectively.
About the Position:
Primary purpose of the Branch Manager position is to facilitate and administer all Division programs and projects relative to preparedness planning, emergency management skills training, emergency and disaster exercises, emergency and disaster response and disaster recovery within the respective Branch. Serving as division leadership ensuring effective delivery and coordiation across the Branch and the Division with our local, regional, state, federal, non-governmental, and private sector partners. Each regional branch office serves from 33 to 35 counties or jurisdictions on a day-to-day basis. This position is responsible for the direct supervision of personnel and operations of an assigned Regional Branch Office/Regional Coordination Center. The Regional Branch Manager is responsible for and exercises supervision of the following positions: Five (5) Area Coordinators, One (1) Program Assistant, Three (3) Multi-Hazard Planners and others as assigned by Division Management.This position works from the central regional branch office and is eligible for part-time telework. This position is subject to be dispatched to serve as a responder to an affected county anywhere in the State or be sent on a response mission to another state through the Emergency Management Assistance Compact. This position is subject to be on-call for emergency / disaster response on a 24-hour / day basis and serve as on-call duty officer for the Central Branch Office for as needed.
NOTE: While the Central Branch Office is in Burlington, NC, the must live in-state in the assigned area of the Central Regional Office, or currently live in-State within 25 miles of the assigned area or be able to relocate within 180 days of hire.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences
Salary Range: NC18
$63,927 - $111,871
Recruitment Range:
$63,927 -$87,000
**Please note that all NCEM new hires are required to report on-site/in-office for their first 90 days of employment**
**This posting will close at 11:59pm on 9/3/2026**
This is an anticipated vacancy. The position is expected to be available on 10/1/2026.
This is a full-time position (40 hours per week) with State Benefits , including paid vacation, paid sick leave, paid holidays, retirement, and health insurance. .
We value our employees and are committed to providing flexibility in work schedules. This position qualifies for teleworking on a part-time basis as part of the State Telework Program.
DPS uses the Merit-Based Recruitment and Selection Plan to fill positions subject to the State Human Resources Act with the most qualified individuals.
The Minimum Education and Experience (E&E) is REQUIRED to qualify for this position. Management Preferences, including Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs), are not required but may be used to determine the pool of most qualified applicants. Managers may also choose to interview/select applicants who demonstrate Management Preferences.
All work history and education (including accurate dates of employment/attendance) must be documented on the application. W ork experience may include internships, volunteerism, and full and part-time work. A complete, all-inclusive application maximizes an applicant’s potential to qualify for the position, as well as receive the highest possible salary if selected for the position. Salary will be based on relevant qualifications, internal equity, and budgetary considerations for the advertised position.
Resumes may be attached as a supplement to the application but are not a substitute for a complete application.
- Experience in the preparedness, response, recovery and mitigation phases of emergency management during disasters and emergencies.
- Knowledge of emergency management laws and policies at the local, state, and/or Federal level.
- ICS 100, 200, 300, and 400 level certifications and All Hazards Incident Management Team (AHIMT) training and/or certifications and credentials.
- Supervisory Emergency Management experience
- Experience using common emergency management applications such as: WebEOC, NC Terms, or ESRI AGOL Tools.
Supplemental and Contact Information
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The North Carolina Department of Public Safety (DPS) is an Equal Opportunity Employer who embraces an Employment First philosophy which consists of complying with all federal laws, state laws and Executive Orders. Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), we are committed to full inclusion of qualified applicants and will review requests for reasonable accommodation to perform essential job functions during the hiring process or while on the job.
Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
For applicants with student loans, becoming a state employee may include eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program . Visit www.studentaid.gov to learn more.
Attaching transcripts is optional ; however, we recommend applicants attach unofficial transcripts to assist in providing credit for education including in substituting education gained for experience. Additionally, qualifying for some positions may require validating hours of coursework in a specific field of study and transcripts are crucial to awarding credit. Degrees and transcripts must be achieved from an appropriately accredited college or university.
The NC Dept. of Public Safety must adhere to the US Dept. of Justice Final Rule on the "National Standards to Prevent, Detect, and Respond to Prison Rape." PREA Hiring and Promotion Prohibitions Selected applicants for positions which are subject to PREA will undergo a PREA-specific background check. Our agency supports second-chance employment for individuals who were previously incarcerated, or justice involved, and we invite all potential applicants to apply for positions for which they may be qualified. Due to the nature of work performed in our agency, prior convictions and/or charges may prohibit employment for positions which are subject to PREA or other position-specific background checks.
Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information regarding the status of your application. Please log in to your Workday account to check the status of your application. If you are selected for an interview, you will be contacted by the hiring manager. If you are no longer under consideration, you will receive an email notification when the position is filled.
For more information about the application process, please visit State Application Resources/Frequently Asked Questions . For technical issues related to your Workday applications, please place a support ticket . For basic information regarding employment with North Carolina State Government, please call (984) 236-0800. If there are any questions about this specific vacancy other than your application status, please contact NCEM HR at [email protected].
Minimum Education and Experience
Some state job postings say you can qualify by an “equivalent combination of education and experience.” If that language appears below, then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience, OR a combination of both. See the Education and Experience Equivalency Guide for details.
Bachelor’s degree from an appropriately accredited institution and six years of experience directing emergency planning or response activities including two years of supervisory experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
EEO Statement
T he State of North Carolina is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and dedicated to providing employees with a work environment free from all forms of unlawful employment discrimination, harassment, or retaliation. The state provides reasonable accommodation to employees and applicants with disabilities; known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; and for religious beliefs, observances, and practices.
Recruiter:
Ashley Minnick
Recruiter Email:
[email protected]
