Emergency Management Area Coordinator

Recruitment #260427-1957AR-001

Location Hartford, CT

Date Opened 4/30/2026 1:00:00 PM Salary $86,068 - $110,931/year Job Type Open to the Public Close Date 5/12/2026 11:59:00 PM

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Introduction

Emergency management professionals, check out this opportunity with the State of Connecticut!

The Connecticut Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection (DESPP) is recruiting for an Emergency Management Area Coordinator to serve within the Division of Emergency Management and Homeland Security (DEMHS) for Region 3 (Hartford).

This is an extremely valuable and rewarding opportunity for emergency management professionals with professional experience with community planning, public communications and/or information in the public sector.

What We Can Offer You

• Visit our State Employee Benefits Overview page to learn about our medical and dental insurance plans, sick/vacation/personal leave accruals, state holidays, tuition reimbursement and more!
• Professional growth and development opportunities.
• A healthy work/life balance to all employees.
  
  

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POSITION HIGHLIGHTS

This is a full-time position on first shift. Standard working hours are Monday-Friday between 8:00am and 4:30pm, however the schedule may fluctuate as this role will be serving in a 24-hour on-call capacity to support regional emergency management needs along with any CT Emergency Operations Center (EOC)activations. This role may have some opportunities for remote work, however the majority of hours may be spent at office or variable site locations throughout the state due to the nature of the work required.

This Position requires 24-hour on-call status with the possibility of mandated emergency activation. Position includes assignment of state vehicle to respond to critical incidents, including reporting to duty during inclement weather to state, or other local incident locations as needed, and other duties as assigned.

About Us

DESPP is committed to protecting and improving the quality of life for all by providing a broad range of public safety services, training, regulatory guidance, and scientific services utilizing enforcement, prevention, education and state of the art science and technology. DESPP is structured on three key Strategic Pillars created by Commissioner Ronnell Higgins.

• Operational Efficiency, Efficacy and Excellence
• Making decisions through the thoughtful and informed use of data
• Challenging the "that's the way it's always been done" construct—i.e., thinking outside the box as to how we can improve
• Constantly seeking better results
• Shared Fiscal Responsibility
• Recognizing our collective responsibility to steward the agency's resources
• Realigning planned budgetary actions to ensure that they are in taxpayers' interests
• Preparing together for potential budget stresses and fiscal challenges
• Ethics and Accountability
• Critically and constantly measuring our practices against our policies
• Performing quarterly performance evaluations agency-wide to measure success and flag areas needing improvement
• Regularly engaging external partners for feedback and assessments
• Opening our doors to Connecticut students and workers for apprenticeships, internships, and career pathways
  
  

For an inside look at what it's like to work as an employee for the State of Connecticut, please watch the video below!

Selection Plan

Recruitment Information

Candidates selected for an interview must provide the following at the time of interview:

State Employees

• Two (2) most recent performance evaluations
• Completed CT-HR-13
  
  

Non-State Employees

• Two (2) letters of professional reference from a current and/or previous supervisor
• Completed CT-HR-13
  
  

Candidates who have been selected for employment with the Department of Emergency Services & Public Protection are subject to a detailed background investigation, including a fingerprint supported state and federal criminal history record check along with reference checks. Selection for employment is contingent upon satisfactory completion of the background investigation. Any pending disciplinary history within the past 2 years and review of attendance records are also considered in this selection process.

Click here to complete the Criminal Convictions addendum (CT-HR-13). The CT-HR-13 can also be found on the DAS website by typing in "CT-HR-13" into the "Search Department of Administrative Services" search field.

For Assistance In Applying

Check out our Applicant Tips on How to Apply! Need more resources? Visit our Applicant Reference Library for additional support throughout the recruitment process.

Before You Apply

• Meet Minimum Qualifications: Ensure you meet the Minimum Qualifications listed on the job opening by the job closing date. You must specify your qualifications on your application. The minimum experience and training requirements listed must be met by the close date on the job opening, unless otherwise specified.
• Educational Credits: List your earned credits and degrees from accredited institutions accurately on your application. To receive educational credits towards qualification, the institution must be accredited. If the institution of higher learning is located outside of the U.S., you are responsible for providing documentation from a recognized USA accrediting service which specializes in determining foreign education equivalencies to the contact listed below.
• Resume Policy: Per Public Act 21-69, resumes are not accepted during the initial application process. As the recruitment process progresses, candidates may be required to submit additional documentation to support their qualification(s) for this position. This documentation may include: a cover letter, resume, transcripts, diplomas, performance reviews, attendance records, supervisory references, licensure, etc., at the request and discretion of the hiring agency.
• Preferred Shift/Location: Select all location(s) and shift(s) you are willing to work on your application. Failure to do so may result in not being considered for vacancies in that specific location or shift.
• Timely Submission: All application materials must be received by the job posting deadline. You will be unable to make revisions once you officially submit your application to the State. Late submissions are rarely accepted, with exceptions only for documented events that incapacitate individuals during the entire duration of the job posting. Request exceptions by emailing DAS.SHRM@ct.gov.
• Salary Calculations: For current state employees, salary calculations are not necessarily comparable from one of the three branches of state government (i.e., Executive, Legislative, Judicial) to the other.
• Note: The only way to apply to this posting is via the ‘Apply’ or ‘Apply Online’ buttons on the official State of Connecticut Online Employment Center job posting.
  
  

After You Apply

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• Referral Questions: This posting may require completion of additional Referral Questions (RQs), which must be completed by the questionnaire’s expiration date. If requested, RQs can be accessed via an email sent to you after the job close date or by visiting your JobAps Personal Status Board (Certification Questionnaires section).
• Prepare For An Interview: Interviews are limited to those whose experience and training are most aligned with the role. To prepare, review this helpful Interview Preparation Guide to make the best impression!
• Stay connected! Log in daily to your JobAps Personal Status Board to track your status and check email (including spam/junk folders) for updates and tasks.
• The immediate vacancy is listed above, however, applications to this recruitment may be used for future vacancies in this job class.
• Note: This position will be filled in accordance with contractual language, reemployment, SEBAC, transfer, promotion and merit employment rules. Candidates who are offered and accept a position with the State of Connecticut are bound by the State Code of Ethics for Public Officials and State employees, available at www.ct.gov/ethics.
  
  

QUESTIONS? WE’RE HERE TO HELP:

Due to high volume, we are unable to confirm receipt or provide status updates directly. For recruitment updates, please check your Personal Status Board and review our Frequently Asked Questions. If you have additional questions about the recruitment process, reach out to Nick Naples at Nicholas.Naples@ct.gov.

Join the State of Connecticut and take your next career step with confidence!

PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)

In the Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection this class is accountable for independently performing a full range of tasks in directing emergency management and natural disaster plans and operations for an assigned area and coordinating the operations with State and Federal Emergency Management programs.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

• In an assigned area, assists cities and towns in developing and implementing an Emergency Management Plan and other supporting plans;
• In some areas, develops a nuclear power plant emergency plan or a hazardous dam plan;
• Performs hazards analysis and determines priorities;
• Conducts research;
• Assists towns in qualifying for federal funds;
• Assesses capabilities and evaluates resources;
• Coordinates mutual aid among towns;
• Coordinates training;
• Prepares correspondence;
• Speaks before groups regarding emergency management;
• In emergencies, represents the Emergency Management Director in the assigned area;
• Provides emergency communications between the Governor and the towns;
• Coordinates resources and receives requests for assistance;
• Supervises technical support staff;
• Performs related duties as required.
  
  

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY

• Considerable knowledge of public information and/or communication methods and techniques;
• Knowledge of planning principles and techniques;
• Considerable
• interpersonal skills;
• oral and written communication skills;
• Ability to interpret and apply relevant state and federal statutes, laws, and regulations.
  

Minimum Qualifications - General Experience

Six (6) years of professional experience in community planning, public communications, or public information.

Minimum Qualifications - Substitutions Allowed

• College training may be substituted for the General Experience on the basis of fifteen (15) semester hours equalling one-half (1/2) year of experience to a maximum of four (4) years for a Bachelor's degree.
• A Master's degree in a closely related field may be substituted for one (1) additional year of the General Experience.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience developing emergency management plans or procedures;
• Experience administering or participating in emergency management or homeland security grant, training, and exercising programs;
• Experience filling an emergency management position in an emergency operations center during real-world incidents or exercises;
• Experience overseeing or facilitating work groups, task forces or committees and presenting at multi-agency meetings;
• Experience supervising personnel in both administrative and operational settings.
  
  

Special Requirements

Incumbents in this class may be required to travel.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Incumbents in this class may be exposed to moderately disagreeable conditions, particularly in times of disasters.

Conclusion

AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

The State of Connecticut is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and strongly encourages the applications of women, minorities, and persons with disabilities.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

As defined by Sec. 5-196 of the Connecticut General Statutes, a job class is a position or group of positions that share general characteristics and are categorized under a single title for administrative purposes. As such, a job class is not meant to be all-inclusive of every task and/or responsibility.

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