282-25 Government Representative 2 "Emergency Management Specialist"

An Emergency Management Specialist for the Department of Children and Families (DCF) reports to the Director of Emergency Management and will be assigned to assist staff at DCF offices throughout the state. Responsibilities include: 

• Assist in the coordination of reporting, response and recovery to disaster related events requiring emergency response which affect DCF facilities, personnel, functions or operations. 

• Assistance with the maintenance, exercising and execution of the Departmental Disaster Plan and various Continuity of Operations Plans (COOP) as well as site specific contingency plans. 

• Execute various emergency readiness related trainings to Department staff on a regional basis, including Protective and Preparedness trainings such as the Department’s Active Shooter workshops. 

• Assistance with emergency alerts, monthly maintenance and testing of Departmental emergency notification capability and interoperable communication system for a regional jurisdiction. 

• Monitor weather and maintain situational awareness for all hazards for any potential impact to DCF operations. 

• Function as a liaison and partner to regional level units of State Departments, Federal and other agencies such as county Offices of Emergency Management, to further the emergency readiness and resiliency of the DCF. 

• Expand DCF’s compliance to the regional level for state and federal requirements for emergency preparedness and planning, including support of and alignment with the National Incident Management System.

• Work collaboratively with the Department’s Security Advisors and others to support DCF staff and facility safety and security. 

• Assist in the identification of any potential gaps (gap analysis), hazards and remediation measures as needed. 

• Ensure policies, procedures and protocols for staff safety are up-to-date for each DCF location in the region. Coordinate with DCF Safety Advisors on the planning, implementation and testing/exercising of programs that promote a secure work environment. 

• Assist with the development, technical assistance, implementation, testing/exercising and evaluation of Emergency Action Plans (EAPs), policies, and procedures to include site-specific plans for each office within the region. 

• 24/7 on-call support for statewide emergency response coordination, ensure DCF continuity of operations and to also support the State’s Emergency Response Plan for Emergency Support Function #6 – Mass Care (Sheltering, Family Reunification, Repatriation and others). Possible deployment to offsite locations as requested/required during an activation.

REQUIREMENTS 

EXPERIENCE: Minimum of 5 years of experience in a comprehensive disaster/emergency management position; demonstrated knowledge of protection against, preparedness for, response to, recovery from and mitigation from large scale disasters or emergency incidents. Held a role in a declared disaster or major public event or exercise utilizing an Incident Action Plan. 

An Emergency Management Certification (CEM®, AEM, NJCEM, etc.), Emergency Management training (FEMA, TEEX, CDP, NJOEM, etc.), and a Bachelor’s Degree is preferred. A successful candidate will have demonstrated proficiency in communications, specifically with collaborative meetings and presentations, demonstrated ability to perform with little supervision, and promote rational decisions in crisis situations. Computer literacy with a focus on advancing technologies is required. 

SKILLS: Successful emergency management employees possess organization, communication, public speaking, problem-solving, analytical, and leadership skills. Since this position requires interaction with federal, state, county and local entities and emergency management personnel; teamwork and collaborative abilities are also important to the position. 

RESUME NOTE: Eligibility determinations will be based upon information presented on the resume only. Applicants who possess a degree from a college or university outside the United States must provide an evaluation of one’s transcripts from a recognized evaluation service at the time of submission by the above closing date. Failure to do so may result in your ineligibility. 

LICENSE: Appointees will be required to possess a driver's license valid in New Jersey only if the operation of a vehicle, rather than employee mobility, is necessary to perform the essential duties of the position.

                                                                       IMPORTANT NOTICES 

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS: The Department of Children and Families provides many employee benefits, including but not limited to: 

• Alternative Workweek Program* 

• Deferred Compensation 

• Health, Dental and Life Insurance 

• Flexible and Health Spending Accounts 

• Pension 

• Telework* 

• Public Service Loan Forgiveness 

• Benefit Leave (Vacation, Sick, Administrative Leave) 

• 13 Paid Holidays 

*Pursuant to Department policy, procedures and/or guidelines 

PUBLIC SERVICE LOAN FORGIVENESS: As a prospective employee of the State of New Jersey, you may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs. For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of Education’s website at https://studentaid.gov/pslf/. 

SAME APPLICANTS: If you are applying under the NJ “SAME” program, your supporting documents (Schedule A or B letter), must be submitted along with your resume by the closing date indicated above. For more information on the SAME Program visit their Website at: https://nj.gov/csc/same/overview/index.shtml, email: CSC-SAME@csc.nj.gov, or call CSC at (609) 292- 4144, option 3. 

UNIT SCOPE: Any appointments made from postings which involve movement between unit scopes may result in a forfeiture of rights to any promotional list in a former unit scope. A complete list of DCF unit scopes can be found here DCF_UNIT_SCOPE_LIST_11.15.2024.xlsb. 

RESIDENCY: Effective 9/1/11, NJ PL 70 (NJ First Act), requires all State employees to reside in New Jersey, unless exempted under the law, or current employees who live out-of-state and do not have a break-in service of more than 7 calendar days, as they are “grandfathered.” New employees or current employees who were not grandfathered and who live out-of-state have one year after the date of employment to relocate their residence to New Jersey or request an exemption. Current employees who reside in NJ must retain NJ residency, unless he/she obtains an exemption. Employees who fail to meet the residency requirements or obtain an exemption will be removed from employment.