EP Coord I - Columbia, United States - State of South Carolina

Description

Salary: $37, $70,054.00 Annually

Location : Berkeley County, SC

Job Type: FTE - Full-Time

Job Number:

Agency: Adjutant General's Office

Opening Date: 04/18/2024

Closing Date: 5/1/2024 5:00 PM Eastern

Class Code:: JE10

Position Number::

Normal Work Schedule:: Other

Pay Band: Band 5

Hiring Range - Min.: $53,000.00

Hiring Range - Max.: $58,000.00

Opening Date: 04/18/2024

EEO Statement: Equal Opportunity Employer

Agency Specific Application Procedures:: Send additional information to Office of the Adjutant General, Stop 12, 1 National Guard Road, Columbia, SC 29201, fax to or email to:

Normal Work Schedule (Other):: Normal 40-hour workweek except during emergencies or exercises when round-the-clock or extended operations are required; during emergencies, on call 24-hours a day.

Veteran Preference Statement: South Carolina is making our Veterans a priority for employment in state agencies and institutions.

Job Responsibilities

In concert with the Regional Emergency Manager, serves as the Division's RegionalEmergency Coordinator for the Region 5 Operational Areas: Berkeley, Charleston, Clarendon, Dorchester, Georgetown, Orangeburg, Sumter and Williamsburg counties to assist local emergency managers, first response personnel, and other officials in the development and sustainment of a comprehensive emergency management program that includes the concepts of the National Incident Management System (NIMS) and the Incident Command System (ICS). Assists and participates in the development, execution, and evaluation of REP training and exercises at the state and county levels. Provides technical assistance to county emergency management personnel with plan enhancement, training, exercise development, evaluation, and after actions reviews. Assists counties in actual conduct of capabilities assessments to identify shortfalls and plan for improvement. Trains and assists county emergency management personnel on the Palmetto emergency management software and on various recovery programs to include local damage assessment teams. Establishes and maintains professional relationships with local organizations and maintains knowledge of the operations of local and county government. Relays pertinent information to the Regional Emergency Manager and the Response Manager. When requested, assists county emergency managers during actual emergencies and serves as a liaison to the State Emergency Operations Center. Serves in the State Emergency Operations Center as required.
Minimum and Additional Requirements

A bachelor's degree and two years emergency experience at the local, state, or federal levels. Individual must possess a general knowledge of the functions of emergency management at all levels of government with emphasis on the local and state levels. Must have strong communication skills, both written and oral. Must possess a working knowledge of the National Incidents Management System (NIMS) with emphasis on the Incident Command System component. Employee will work in the Berkeley, Charleston, Clarendon, Dorchester, Georgetown, Orangeburg, Sumter and Williamsburg County areas of operation and will be required to reside in one of those counties. Changing residence outside of Region 5 after accepting the position may result in termination. Employee will be required to report to division headquarters in West Columbia when tasked and to respond on short or no notice to emergencies inside or outside the assigned area of operations to provide assistance to local officials, and relay information to the division. Employee will incur overnight travel while attending conferences, training, workshops, and should be prepared to pay reimbursable expenses up front. May also be required to spend an extended period in a Joint Field Office during recovery operations or in an impacted area in the event of a major disaster.
Preferred Qualifications

South Carolina Certified Emergency Manager certification preferred or will seek to complete within three years.
Additional Comments

A resume will not be accepted in lieu of an online South Carolina State Employment Application. Only those applicants chosen for interview will be notified of job filled status. Note: Applicants indicating college credit, degree(s) or specialized training on the application shall provide an official copy of transcripts upon notification of selection for hire. This serves as verification of credentials listed on the application.

Benefits for State Employees

The state of South Carolina offers eligible employees generous benefits, including health and dental insurance; retirement and savings plan options; and paid vacation and sick leave. Plus, work-life balance programs such as telecommuting and flexible work schedules are available to employees of some state agencies.

Insurance Benefits
Eligible employees may enroll in health insurance, which includes prescription coverage and wellness benefits. Other available insurance benefits include dental, vision, term life insurance, long term disability and flexible spending accounts for health and child care expenses.

Retirement Benefits
State employees are also offered retirement plan options, including defined benefit and defined contribution plans. Additionally, eligible employees may elect to participate in the South Carolina Deferred Compensation Program, which is a voluntary, supplemental retirement savings plan offering 401(k) and 457 plan options.

Workplace Benefits
State employees may also be eligible for other benefits, including tuition assistance; holiday, annual and sick leave; and discounts on purchases, travel and more.

Note: The benefits above are available to most state employees, with the exception of those in temporary positions. Employees in temporary grant and time-limited positions may be eligible for all, some or none of these benefits as benefits are associated with each position type. For these positions, contact the hiring agency to determine what benefits may be available.

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I understand that the agency hiring salary range for this position is $53,000 to $58,000.

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