Emergency Management and Disaster Recovery Specialist - SPA Principal

Working Title: Emergency Management and Disaster Recovery Specialist

Job Class: State Program Administrator Principal

Agency: MN Department of Natural Resources

• Job ID : 77133

• Location : St. Paul

• Telework Eligible : Yes

• Full/Part Time : Full-Time

• Regular/Temporary : Unlimited

• Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers

• Date Posted : 12/24/2024

• Closing Date : 01/13/2025

• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Department of Natural Resources

• Division/Unit : Operations Services Division - Central Office

• Work Shift/Work Hours : Day Shift

• Days of Work : Monday - Friday

• Travel Required : Yes; Occasionally

• Salary Range: $30.55 - $45.02 / hourly; $63,788 - $94,001 / annually

• Classified Status : Classified

• Bargaining Unit/Union : 214 - MN Assoc of Professional Empl/MAPE

• FLSA Status : Exempt - Administrative

• Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities (~~~/) : Yes

The work you'll do is more than just a job.

At the State of Minnesota, employees play a critical role in developing policies, providing essential services, and working to improve the well-being and quality of life for all Minnesotans. The State of Minnesota is committed to equity and inclusion, and invests in employees by providing benefits, support resources, and training and development opportunities.

The Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is seeking to fill one (1) Emergency Management and Disaster Recovery Coordinator. This position assists in providing emergency preparedness and disaster recovery planning and coordination for the Department of Natural Resources Emergency Management program.

Responsibilities include

• Assisting in plan development, maintenance, and continuous improvement for the Disaster Aid Program, Radiological Emergency Preparedness (REP) Program, and Continuity of Operations Program, ensuring alignment with responsibilities set forth in Minnesota Statute, the Minnesota Emergency Operations Plan, Governor's Executive Orders, and federal guidelines.

• Facilitating data collection and maintaining the continuity of operations system and notification, activation, and communication system.

• Conducting training, drills, exercises, and after-action reviews to build agency preparedness for emergency response and recovery.

• Providing emergency management and disaster recovery technical support, project management, disaster aid program financial monitoring and promoting a culture of preparedness and resilience across the agency.

This position has a flexible work arrangement and may be eligible to telework on a full or part-time basis which is subject to change. If approved, the employee would be required to complete a telework agreement. This position may require reporting to the primary work location on telework days for meetings, training, onboarding, business needs, and as needed by the supervisor. This position will require occasional travel to other DNR locations and meeting sites outside of the primary work/telework location.

Minimum Qualifications

• Three years' professional level experience in National Incident Management System (NIMS) and Incident Command System (ICS). A bachelor's degree in public or business administration or a degree in the emergency management field or related field can substitute for one year experience.

• Completion of the following FEMA Incident Command System trainings within the last five (5) years.

• IS-700: National Incident Management System an Introduction

• ICS-100: Introduction to the Incident Command System

• ICS-200: ICS for Single Resources and Initial Action Incidents

• Knowledge in federal and state emergency planning requirements, principles, and practices for emergency response, and complex planning processes, including mitigation planning, hazard identification, threat assessment, and risk assessment.

• Working knowledge and understanding of emergency management, disaster recovery, and continuity of operations planning.

• Experience in training staff in drills, and exercises to improve capability to respond to incidents.

• Experience in all-hazard emergency planning in compliance with state level laws and regulations.

• Project management skills sufficient to efficiently work with other business units / departments.

• Communication skills that are effective in establishing a working relationship with diverse audiences.

• Comprehensive analytical skills the demonstrate the ability to quickly integrate information from a variety of sources.

• Ability to work under limited supervision.

• Knowledge and ability to use Microsoft Office Suite.

Preferred Qualifications

• Working knowledge and understanding of radiological emergency preparedness program and the FEMA public assistance grant program.

• Current possession of a Homeland Security and Emergency Management (HSEM) Emergency Management Certificate.

• Currently qualified as a FEMA Level I Certified Continuity Professional

• Knowledge of statistics and research methods sufficient to select and use procedures appropriate to develop test plans, solve problems, and interpret results.

• Experience with operating databases, including data collection.

Additional Requirements

This position requires and unrestricted Class D Driver's license with a clear driving record.

Applicants must have the ability to meet the physical requirements and work in the environmental conditions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodations.

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g. H1B status).

It is policy of the Department of Natural Resources that all candidates submit to a background check prior to employment. The background check may consist of the following components:

• Conflict of Interest Review

• Criminal History Check

• Education Verification

• Employment Reference / Records Check

• License / Certification Verification

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Minnesota State Colleges and Universities is an Equal Opportunity employer/educator committed to the principles of diversity. We prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their race, sex, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or membership in a local commission as defined by law. As an affirmative action employer, we actively seek and encourage applications from women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and individuals with protected veteran status.

Reasonable accommodations will be made to all qualified applicants with disabilities. If you are an individual with a disability who needs assistance or cannot access the online job application system, please contact the job information line at ~~~ or email ~~~ . Please indicate what assistance is needed.