EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT SPECIALIST VI (PLANS & OPERATIONS) (SR-26) [1 vacancy]

Building stronger communities through better preparation.

Join the Department of Emergency Management!

The Department of Emergency Management (DEM) is seeking an Emergency Management Specialist VI to lead their Plans & Operations Section in Honolulu.

What You Will Do

• Lead the Plans & Operations Section overseeing and directing overall program implementation to include review and analysis of requirements and needs. Develop and maintain program documentation.
• During Emergency Operations Center (EOC) activations, serve in a leadership role overseeing the EOC Operations Section and supporting the coordination of Citywide response activities.
• Act as principal advisor to the DEM Director and Deputy Director on emergency management issues relating to plans and operations.
• Perform other related duties as required.
  
  

Special Work Requirements

• Subject to calls 24-hours per day for emergencies with contact via cellular phone.
• Actual salary will be commensurate with applicable experience, pending approval.***
  
  

Enjoy excellent employment benefits including generous time off (up to 21 vacation days, 21 sick leave days, and holidays), comprehensive health coverage, retirement plan, career development, and much more! View details about all our available benefits by clicking on the “Benefits” tab at the top of this posting or visiting https://www.honolulu.gov/dhr/benefits/.

Apply today and take the first step toward a lasting career!

Responsibilities

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• are subscribed to e-mail notices;
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Notifications may also be sent via text message if opted into the service. Data and text messaging fees apply.At time of application, you must be a citizen, national or permanent resident alien of the United States or a non-citizen eligible under federal law for unrestricted employment.

Education Requirement

Equivalent to graduation from an accredited four-year college or university.

Substitution: Work experience may be substituted for a bachelor's degree on a year-for-year basis. Such experience must have provided the knowledge, skills, and analytical ability normally gained from attainment of a bachelor's degree.

For Example

• Four years of professional work experience, in any occupation, may substitute for a general bachelor's degree.
• Four years of general work experience (does not need to be professional level experience) in emergency management may substitute for a general bachelor's degree.
  
  

Education Verification: Education information must be listed clearly on your application. If available, please attach a legible electronic copy of your diploma, official transcripts, and/or applicable foreign credential evaluation to your application. As part of the hiring process, you may be asked to furnish documentation to verify your education to move forward for further consideration.

Experience Requirement

Work experience which included ALL of the following:

• Four (4) years of progressively responsible professional experience in planning or program management, which involved:
• Developing, reviewing, or implementing emergency management plans, procedures, or related planning documents involving multiple agencies and departments; AND
• Coordinating emergency operations within an Emergency Operations Center or comparable incident management structure during activations, exercises or planned events.
• Specialized experience must demonstrate supervisory aptitude or potential through one or more of the following:
• Successful completion of regular or special assignments involving supervisory responsibilities;
• Serve as a group or team leader;
• Application of supervisory skills in work assignments; or
• Favorable performance evaluations indicating supervisory potential.

NON-QUALIFYING EXPERIENCE:

Having the required number of years of experience will not in itself be accepted as qualifying for the position. Your overall experience must have been of such scope, level, and responsibility as to conclusively demonstrate the ability to perform the duties of the position.

License Requirement

Possession of an appropriate valid driver's license (automobile/Type 3), prior to appointment.

If you qualify for the position, your name will be eligible for consideration for current vacancy and future job openings with this job title. Screening will be based on the education, experience, and other job-related information provided in your application. Failure to provide sufficient information may result in your application being rejected or your receiving a lower rating. All information provided on an application is subject to verification. As applicable, false or misleading statements or omissions of material facts are grounds for disqualification and/or termination of employment with the City and County of Honolulu.

Employment Suitability

Due to the nature of this position, selectees are required to be fingerprinted as part of the employment suitability review. Criminal history record information from the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and the Hawaii Criminal Justice Data Center (HCJDC) will be reviewed.