Emergency Management Watch Officer

Salary: $56,900.00 - $86,514.00 Annually
Location : Dauphin County, PA
Job Type: Civil Service Permanent Full-Time
Job Number: CS-2024-78974-76197
Department:Emergency Management Agency
Division: EM Cmwl Wch Wrng Ctr
Opening Date: 03/13/2024
Closing Date: 3/27/2024 11:59 PM Eastern
Job Code: 76197
Position Number: 00252800
Union: FOP
Bargaining Unit: G4
Pay Group: ST07
Bureau / Division Code: 00310721
Bureau / Division: EM Cmwl Wch Wrng Ctr
Worksite Address: 1310 Elmerton Avenue
City: Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
Zip Code: 17110
Contact Name: Luke Dugan
Contact Email: RA-EMHRRESOURCEACCOU@PA.GOV
THE POSITION
PEMA is seeking a self driven professional who enjoys being on the leading edge of emergency incidents and disasters and has a passion to serve the public, provide good customer service, and has quality analytical abilities. If you have the experience, knowledge and skills to calmly look at an emergency, analyze possible actions and have a passion to support county and local responders, we'd like to talk to you.
DESCRIPTION OF WORK
This position provides critical emergency information by collecting, coordinating, and prioritizing time-sensitive data in order to notify appropriate parties of necessary information to determine appropriate action including response and recovery resources. The position works closely with municipal, county, governmental entities, open sources, media, and non-government organizations to continuously improve the quality of operations to benefit the customers and citizens.
Assisting in the implementation of agency strategic initiatives requires effective communication skills and the ability to perform response/recovery, situational awareness, and resource support and planning. Critical decision-making through the collecting and analyzing of information is important to ensure actions are coordinated appropriately and that all appropriate persons are alerted accordingly. A person in this position will have the opportunity to participate in improving work processes, recommending equipment updates, and preparing for disasters through exercises and drills, as well as have the opportunity to learn and perform other roles during a Response Center activation.
Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.
Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment
• Work hours are 8:00 PM to 9:00 AM, three 12.5 hour days per week
• Salary: In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

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:

• Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education).
• If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.
• Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted.
• Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.

Veterans:

• Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. §7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx and click the Veterans' Preference tab or contact us at ra-cs-vetpreference@pa.gov.

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.
The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.
EXAMINATION 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).
• Your score is based on the detailed information you provide on your application and in response to the supplemental questions.
• 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.

Your results will be provided via email.

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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
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*Eligibility rules apply.
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How many years of full-time technical/paraprofessional (or higher) level emergency coordination experience do you possess within the operation of a large municipal, county, statewide or national emergency center?

• A. 3 or more years
• B. 2 but less than 3 years
• C. 1 but less than 2 years
• D. Less than 1 year
• E. None

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If you are claiming experience in the above question, please list the employer(s) where you gained this experience in the text box below. The employer(s) and a description of the experience must also be included in the appropriate sections of your application if you would like the experience to be considered in the eligibility decision. If you claimed you do not have experience, type N/A in the text box below.
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How much college coursework have you completed in Emergency Management or other closely related field?
If you are claiming credits/degree, you must upload a copy of your college transcript(s) for this education to be considered in the eligibility decision. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. You must attach your transcript(s) prior to the submission of your application by using the "Attachments" tab on the left. You will not be able to add a transcript(s) to the application after it has been submitted. If your education was acquired outside of the United States, you must also upload a copy of your foreign credential evaluation. For more information on foreign education credentials, please visit and click on Other Information.br>

• A. 120 or more credits
• B. 90 but less than 120 credits
• C. 60 but less than 90 credits
• D. 30 but less than 60 credits
• E. 15 but less than 30 credits
• F. Less than 15 credits
• G. None

04
CS-INSTRUCTIONS You must complete the supplemental questions below. These supplemental questions are the exam and will be scored. They are designed to give you the opportunity to relate your experience and training background to the major activities (Work Behaviors) performed in this position. Failure to provide complete and accurate information may delay the processing of your application or result in a lower-than-deserved score or disqualification. You must complete the application and answer the supplemental questions. Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position or to determine your score.
All information you provide on your application and supplemental questions is subject to verification. Any misrepresentation, falsification or omission of material facts is subject to penalty. If requested, you must provide documentation, including names, addresses, and telephone numbers of individuals who can verify the validity of the information you provide in the application and supplemental questions.
Read each question carefully. Determine and select which "Level of Performance" most closely represents your highest level of experience/training. List the employer(s)/training source(s) from your Work or Education sections of the application where you gained this experience/training. The "Level of Performance" you choose must be clearly supported within the description of the experience and training information entered in your application or your score may be lowered. In order to receive credit for experience, you must have worked in a job for at least six months in which the experience claimed was a major function.
If you have read and understand these instructions, please click on the "Yes" button and proceed to the exam questions.
If you have general questions regarding the application and hiring process, please refer to our

• Yes

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WORK BEHAVIOR 1 - RESEARCHES, GATHERS, AND VALIDATES INFORMATION AND DATAResearches, gathers, and validates updated information and data concerning emergency preparedness, response, recovery, and/or mitigation in order to provide Emergency Management planning assistance. Levels of PerformanceSelect the "Level of Performance" which best describes your claim.

• A. I have experience INDEPENDENTLY researching, gathering, and validating updated information and data concerning emergency preparedness, response, recovery, and/or mitigation in order to provide Emergency Management planning assistance.
• B. I have experience ASSISTING in researching, gathering, and validating updated information and data concerning emergency preparedness, response, recovery, and/or mitigation in order to provide Emergency Management planning.
• C. I have experience researching, gathering, and validating information NOT in Emergency Management planning.
• D. I have successfully completed college-level coursework related to research, analysis, critical thinking, or logic.
• E. I have NO experience or education related to this work behavior.

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In the text box below, please describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed in this work behavior. Please be sure your response addresses the items listed below which relate to your claim. If you indicated you have no work experience related to this work behavior, type N/A in the box below.

1. The name(s) of the employer(s) where you gained this experience.
2. The type(s) of information and data you researched, gathered and validated.
3. The area(s) for which you researched, gathered and validated information and data (emergency planning, non-emergency planning, etc.).
4. The actual duties you performed.
5. Your level of responsibility.

07
If you have selected the level of performance pertaining to college coursework, please provide your responses to the items listed below. If you indicated you have no education/training related to this work behavior, type N/A in the text box below.

1. College/University
2. Course Title(s)
3. Credits/Clock Hours

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