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Job description
Salary
$60,538.00 - $92,010.00 Annually
Location
Indiana County, PA
Job Type
Civil Service Permanent Full-Time
Job Number
CS-
Department
Emergency Management Agency
Division
EM Western Area Off
Opening Date
09/18/2026
Closing Date
10/2/ :59 PM Eastern
Job Code
76198
Position Number
Union
FOP - Lodge #92
Bargaining Unit
G4
Pay Group
ST07
Bureau / Division Code
Bureau / Division
EM Western Area Office
Worksite Address
276 Stormer Road
City
Indiana, Pennsylvania
Zip Code
15701
Contact Name
Luke Dugan
Contact Email
THE POSITION
The Emergency Management Specialist position with the Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency offers a dynamic and demanding role for individuals ready to support statewide readiness and response. Each day brings new challenges, from reviewing emergency plans to assisting counties during major incidents. You will help strengthen safety programs and guide important activities that protect people and property. Those seeking a career with purpose, urgency, and constant learning will excel in this position.
DESCRIPTION OF WORK
This position supports statewide emergency management activities by helping counties strengthen preparedness, planning, coordination, and recovery operations. As an Emergency Management Specialist, you will perform the following duties:
Grant Coordination: Support the administration and review of county submissions for emergency management grants
Plan Review: Evaluate and coordinate dam safety plans and correctional emergency plans
County Liaison: Serve as a primary point of contact for counties and assist with emergency management projects
Public Outreach: Represent the agency at events and help develop education materials
Exercise Support: Participate in training sessions, drills and federal, state and county exercises
Field Assistance: Aid recovery operations by conducting assessments and helping prepare required documentation
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 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.
In the event of an emergency/disaster situation or training exercise, this position may be required to travel, work up to 12-hour shifts, and work outside of the normal work hours, including weekends and overnights.
Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time, upon successful completion of training period. In order to telework, you must have a securely configured high-speed internet connection and work from an approved location inside Pennsylvania. If you are unable to telework, you will have the option to report to the headquarters office in Indiana. The ability to telework is subject to change at any time. Additional details may be provided during the interview.
FREE on-site parking
Salary: Selected candidates who are new to employment with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania will begin employment at the starting annual salary of $60,538 (before taxes).
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:
Successful completion of the Emergency Management Trainee program (Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title, as determined by the Office of Administration); or
Two years of professional experience in the development, coordination, or promotion of emergency management programs such as disaster relief, public safety, flood mitigation and resiliency, and emergency management in government, industry, education, or the military; and a bachelor's degree; or
An equivalent combination of experience and training that includes one year of professional experience in the development, coordination, or promotion of emergency management programs such as disaster relief, public safety, flood mitigation and resiliency, and emergency management in government, industry, education, or the military.
Special Requirements:
This position requires possession of an active motor vehicle license.
All positions require certification in the following courses from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Emergency Management Institute, within six months of hire:IS-100.C: Introduction to the Incident Command System
IS-700.B: An Introduction to the National Incident Management System
IS-800.D: National Response Framework, An Introduction
IS-2200: Basic Emergency Operations Center Functions
Other Requirements:
PA residency requirement is currently waived for this title.
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.
All application materials and interview responses must reflect the applicant's own experience, qualifications, and work. Applicants may use generative AI tools for preparation purposes only. Use of AI to misrepresent or falsify information, or to assist during interviews, is not permitted. Review the Guidance for Generative AI Tools & Job Seekers for additional information.
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 and click on 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.
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.
Who can apply
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