Advanced Emergency Management Officer (EHS Program)

The State of Missouri is hiring an Advanced Emergency Management Officer in Jefferson City, MO. The role involves planning, organizing, and completing complex assignments related to disaster response and preparedness. Responsibilities include fostering relationships with various organizations, leading training, and participating in recovery efforts post-disaster. The position requires travel within the state and may involve overtime during emergencies. Strong communication skills and knowledge of emergency management are essential.
Job Location: This position will be located at 2302 Militia Drive, Jefferson City, MO

Why you’ll love this position:

This position requires the ability to plan, organize, and complete complex assignments. The successful candidate will possess good written and verbal communication skills and the ability to work with a diverse group of partners. This position will make public presentations and provide training as needed. This position plays a critical role when disasters strike, serving in a leadership role in Essential Support Function (ESF) #6 working with voluntary and faith-based organizations to ensure that assistance is provided to disaster survivors. The position serves as a member of the Emergency Human Services (EHS) unit focused on ensuring disaster preparedness and operational readiness through planning and preparedness activities on the local and state level. This position will be supervised by the State Voluntary Agency Liaison.
• What you’ll do:
• Assist in the development and sustainment of Community Organizations Active in Disaster (COADs) and Long Term Recovery Committees/Groups (LTRC/G) in assigned SEMA Regions.
• Serve as the EHS lead for Missouri Volunteer Organizations Active in Disaster (MOVOAD), as well as supporting multiple committees and task forces as assigned.
• Foster and maintain relationships with representatives from voluntary organizations, faith-based organizations, federal, state and local government agencies and fellow colleagues at SEMA.
• Attend meetings in assigned regions (in person or virtual), representing the EHS unit and its activities.
• Serve on the Emergency Humans Services branch (ESF-6) of the state emergency operation center (SEOC) during exercises and actual events.
• Following disasters, work in the disaster area supporting Multi-Agency Resource Centers and/or Disaster Recovery Centers as requested.
• Participate in Missouri recovery planning efforts.
• As needed, assist disaster survivors with resources and phone numbers who call the Governor’s Office or SEMA.
• Participate in EMPG and SEMA required exercises.
• Serve as a trainer for EHS and FEMA Mass Care courses.
• Lead or participate in collaborative planning efforts, write and review EHS-related plans as requested.
• Working with EHS leadership, develop EMPG grant EHS unit work plan activities.
• Serve as one of the lead planners for the Volunteer Symposium held every other year.
• Other Duties as Assigned.

The position involves travel within the state, with some overnight travel. Hours are typically 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.; overtime may be required during emergency operations and disaster activations.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
• Knowledge of emergency management and its relevance to public safety.
• Ability to analyze implications, identify trends, and apply conclusions to complex problems.
• Ability to operate a motor vehicle and maintain a valid vehicle operator’s license.
• Ability to work nights, weekends, and holidays when required to respond to disaster/emergency situations.
• Knowledge of the different types of private, volunteer, and governmental emergency response and recovery programs and their purpose.
• Ability to coordinate information, people, resources, and organizations to react to emergencies and disasters.
• The ability to effectively work with diverse groups and individuals. Skill in making presentations before groups.
• Experience as an educator, instructor or trainer.

Typical Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree or four or more years of relevant experience.

Lack of post‐secondary education will not be used as the sole basis denying consideration to any applicant.

The State of Missouri offers an excellent benefits package that includes a defined pension plan, generous amounts of leave and holiday time, and eligibility for health insurance coverage. Your total compensation is more than the dollars you receive in your paycheck. To help demonstrate the value of working for the State of Missouri, we have created an interactive Total Compensation Calculator. This tool provides a comprehensive view of benefits and more that are offered to prospective employees. The Total Compensation Calculator and other applicant resources can be found here.

The Missouri Department of Public Safety is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Those with limited English proficiency or who need auxiliary aids or other services, can contact DPS.Hires@dps.mo.gov. For Relay Missouri, please dial 711. For TTY/TDD, please dial.800-735-2966.