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Long Term Recovery Coordinator

North Carolina Department of Public Safety
Durham, NC Full Time
POSTED ON 4/9/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/7/2026
Agency

Safety

Division

70000075 Dept of Public Safety

Job Classification Title

Emergency Management Specialist (S)

Position Number

60084570

Grade

NC16

About Us

The Department of Public Safety's mission is to safeguard and preserve the lives and property of the people of North Carolina through preparation, prevention, and protection with integrity and honor. Our agency houses many public safety divisions, including Emergency Management, Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention, Alcohol Law Enforcement, Samarcand Training Academy, and the North Carolina National Guard. Join us along with our more than 3,000 employees and 12,000 National Guard members in providing exceptional public safety services to the citizens of North Carolina.

Description Of Work

About the Long Term Recovery Coordinator:

The Long Term Recovery (LTR) Coordiantor position will coordinate and assist with units of local governments in their recovery efforts. The selected candidate will work with communities to provide assistance during their activation and support efforts to begin recovery operations as well as helping communities understand service delivery of recovery programs.

The LTR Coordinator will provide guidance in tracking needed documentation for different recovery programs, will work with communities to identify unmet needs and to assist communities with any special programs that are designed to meet those needs, and assist with education and disbursement of information of long-term recovery needs and the special programs that are designed to meet the unique circumstances in the aftermath of a disaster. This position will also support the Long-Term Recovery Chief at the Joint Field Office or in the field on special recovery issues. This may include being deployed to impacted areas for extended periods to assist communities in their recovery efforts and to help communities position itself for long-term recovery. This position may be assigned to help communities address special recovery task, which may include reviewing debris removal, working with special housing programs, documentation of private property issues, and other unique circumstances or issues which communities may ask for assistance to understand or resolve.

The LTR Coordinator position will work to ensure open communications regarding recovery efforts between NCEM Sections, NCEM Operation Branch offices, Counties’ Emergency Management offices, and other offices of local governments.

About NCEM's Recovery Section

The Recovery Section manages the FEMA Public Assistance Program, FEMA

Individual Assistance Program, as well as state-funded Public Assistance,

Individual Assistance and Long-Term Recovery grant programs, including the

North Carolina Disaster Case Management (NC-DCM) Program. The section is

primarily based at 200 Park Offices Drive in Durham County but will deploy staff

statewide as needed to support local recovery from state and federally declared

disasters.

Knowledge Skills And Abilities/Management Preferences

This is a full-time position (40 hours per week) with State Benefits, including paid vacation, paid sick leave, paid holidays, retirement, and health insurance. To view an example of total compensation, please click here NC OSHR: Total Compensation Calculator.

We value our employees and are committed to providing flexibility in work schedules. This position qualifies for teleworking on a part-time basis as part of the State Telework Program.

DPS uses the Merit-Based Recruitment and Selection Plan to fill positions subject to the State Human Resources Act with the most qualified individuals.

The Minimum Education and Experience (E&E) is REQUIRED to qualify for this position. Management Preferences, including Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs), are not required but may be used to determine the pool of most qualified applicants. Managers may also choose to interview/select applicants who demonstrate Management Preferences.

All work history and education (including accurate dates of employment/attendance) must be documented on the application. Work experience may include internships, volunteerism, and full and part-time work. A complete, all-inclusive application maximizes an applicant’s potential to qualify for the position, as well as receive the highest possible salary if selected for the position. Salary will be based on relevant qualifications, internal equity, and budgetary considerations for the advertised position. Click here for more information and application resources.

Resumes may be attached as a supplement to the application but are not a substitute for a complete application.

Management Preferences

  • Demonstrated effective oral and written communication along with presentation skills.
  • Demonstrated ability to establish and/or maintain effective working relationships.
  • Knowledge of emergency and/or disaster management operations at the recovery stage.

The North Carolina Department of Public Safety (DPS) is an Equal Opportunity Employer who embraces an Employment First philosophy which consists of complying with all federal laws, state laws and Executive Orders. Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), we are committed to full inclusion of qualified applicants and will review requests for reasonable accommodation to perform essential job functions during the hiring process or while on the job.

Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program

For applicants with student loans, becoming a state employee may include eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. Visit www.studentaid.gov to learn more.

Transcripts

  • Attaching transcripts is optional; however, we recommend applicants attach unofficial transcripts to assist in providing credit for education including in substituting education gained for experience. Additionally, qualifying for some positions may require validating hours of coursework in a specific field of study and

transcripts are crucial to awarding credit. Degrees and transcripts must be achieved from an appropriately accredited college or university.

  • Applicants who earned college credit hours but did not complete a degree program must attach an unofficial transcript to receive credit for education.
  • International degrees and transcripts must be evaluated for accreditation by a recognized evaluation service by the closing date of this posting.  Failure to provide documentation may result in ineligibility. The National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) has several options to provide credential verification: https://www.naces.org/members.

Military Experience

  • Applicants seeking Veteran's Preference must attach a DD-214 Form (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty that includes Character of Discharge - Member 4 or Service 2 form) to the application.
  • Applicants seeking National Guard Preference:
  • A current member of the North Carolina National Guard in good standing must attach a NGB 23A (RPAS).
  • A former member of the North Carolina National Guard who served for at least 6 years and was discharged under honorable conditions must attach either a DD256 or NGB 22.

The NC Dept. of Public Safety must adhere to the US Dept. of Justice Final Rule on the "National Standards to Prevent, Detect, and Respond to Prison Rape." PREA Hiring and Promotion Prohibitions Selected applicants for positions which are subject to PREA will undergo a PREA-specific background check. Our agency supports second-chance employment for individuals who were previously incarcerated, or justice involved, and we invite all potential applicants to apply for positions for which they may be qualified. Due to the nature of work performed in our agency, prior convictions and/or charges may prohibit employment for positions which are subject to PREA or other position-specific background checks.

Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information regarding the status of your application. Please log in to your Workday account to check the status of your application. If you are selected for an interview, you will be contacted by the hiring manager. If you are no longer under consideration, you will receive an email notification when the position is filled.

For more information about the application process, please visit State Application Resources/Frequently Asked Questions.

For technical issues related to your Workday applications, please place a support ticket. For basic information regarding employment with North Carolina State Government, please call (984) 236-0800. If there are any questions about this specific vacancy other than your application status, please contact Elizabeth Gray at elizabeth.gray@ncdps.gov.

Minimum Education And Experience

Some state job postings say you can qualify by an “equivalent combination of education and experience.” If that language appears below, then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience, OR a combination of both. See the Education and Experience Equivalency Guide for details.

Bachelor’s degree from an appropriately accredited institution and one year of progressively responsible emergency management, emergency services, or other professional experience directly related to the area of assignment; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.

EEO Statement

The State of North Carolina is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and dedicated to providing employees with a work environment free from all forms of unlawful employment discrimination, harassment, or retaliation. The state provides reasonable accommodation to employees and applicants with disabilities; known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; and for religious beliefs, observances, and practices.

Recruiter

Elizabeth C Gray

Recruiter Email

ELIZABETH.GRAY@NCDPS.GOV

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