Emergency Management Watch Officer - Dauphin County, PA, United States - Commonwealth of PA

Commonwealth of PA
Commonwealth of PA
Verified Company
Dauphin County, PA, United States

1 week ago

Mark Lane

Posted by:

Mark Lane

beBee recruiter
Description

THE POSITION:


DESCRIPTION OF WORK:


In this role, your main responsibility will be to gather, organize, and prioritize time-sensitive data in order to provide crucial emergency information to the relevant parties.

This includes notifying them about necessary information to determine the appropriate course of action, such as response and recovery resources.

You will collaborate closely with various entities, including municipal, county, and governmental organizations, as well as open sources, media, and non-government organizations, to continuously enhance operational quality for the benefit of customers and citizens.

Effective communication skills are essential for assisting in the implementation of agency strategic initiatives, as well as for performing response/recovery, situational awareness, and resource support and planning.

Making critical decisions based on collected and analyzed information is crucial to ensure proper coordination and alerting of all relevant individuals.

Additionally, you will have the opportunity to contribute to process improvement, recommend equipment updates, and participate in disaster preparedness through exercises and drills.

Furthermore, during a Response Center activation, you may also have the chance to learn and perform other roles.

Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.


Work Schedule and Additional Information:


  • Fulltime employment
  • Work hours are 8:00 PM to 9:00 AM, will work three 12.5hour days per week
  • In the event of an emergency/disaster situation or training exercise, this position may be required to travel, work up to 12hour shifts, and work outside of the normal work hours, including weekends and overnights.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY:


QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:


  • Three years of emergency coordination experience within the operation of a large municipal, county, statewide or national emergency center; and an associate degree in emergency management or other closely related field;
    or:
  • Any equivalent combination of experience and training.

Other Requirements:


  • You must meet the PA residency requirement. For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link and click on Residency.
  • You must be able to perform essential job functions.

How to Apply:


Veterans:


Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS):

  • 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).


If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.


EXAMINATION INFORMATION:


  • Your score is valid for this specific posting only.
  • You must provide complete and accurate information or:
  • your score may be lower than deserved.
- you may be disqualified.

  • You may only apply/test once for this posting.
Learn more about our Total Rewards by watching this short video


Health & Wellness
We offer multiple health plans so our employees can choose what works best for themselves and their families. Our comprehensive benefits package includes health coverage, vision, dental, and wellness programs.


Compensation & Financial Planning

We invest in our employees by providing competitive wages and encouraging financial wellness by offering multiple ways to save money and ensure peace of mind including multiple retirement and investment plan options.


Work/Life Balance

We know there's more to life than just work Our generous paid leave benefits include paid vacation, paid sick leave, eight weeks of paid parental leave, military leave, and paid time off for most major U.S.

holidays, as well as flexible work schedules and work-from-home opportunities.

Values and Culture

We believe in the work we do and provide continual opportunities for our employees to grow and contribute to the greater good.

As one of the largest employers in the state, we provide opportunities for internal mobility, professional development, and the opportunity to give back by participating in workplace charitable giving.


Employee Perks
Sometimes, it is the little "extras" that make a big difference. Our employees receive special employee-only discounts and rates on a variety of services and memberships.

  • Eligibility rules apply.
More jobs from Commonwealth of PA
See all jobs of Commonwealth of PA