EMERGENCY OPERATIONS MANAGER PROGRAM MANAGER II

Overview

Main Purpose of Job
The primary purpose of this position is to serve as the Emergency Operations Manager for the Maryland Department of Health, Office of Preparedness & Response. This position coordinates Department-wide as well an in partnership with state, local and private agencies using an all-hazard emergency response and recovery operations approach in Maryland for Emergency Support Function 8, Public Helth and Medical Services. This position is the principal point of contact for 24/7 notifications of emergency incidents and the principal liaison with the Maryland Department of Emergency Mangement (MDEM). This position is responsible for ensuring that MDH Emergency Operations are carried out in accordance with NIMS and ICS and are coordinated with MDH administration and with Public Health and Medical response partners.

This position oversees the following programs: Incident Management/Duty Officer program; Training & Exercises (T&E); Medical Countermeasures; and the Maryland Responds Medical Reserve Corps to ensure appropriate training and readiness to respond.  This position also coordinates with federal, state and local partners to ensure the response and recovery plans are able to be operationalized.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Qualified candidate must possess a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university and six (6) years of public health or human services administrative or professional experience, including three (3) years at a supervisory or managerial level.

A Master’s degree will substitute for one year of the general experience. A Doctorate will substitute for two years of the general experience. Additional experience will substitute year-for-year for the college degree.
DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Desirable candidates should possess the following:

Experience in public health emergency response and recovery.
Experience with managing and deploying volunteers.
Experience in emergency response planning, training and exercising.
Program and project management experience.
SELECTION PROCESS
This is a Management Service position, and serves at the pleasure of the Appointing Authority.  A resume must accompany your application.

Applicants who meet the minimum (and selective) qualifications will be included in further evaluation. The evaluation may be a rating of your application based on your education, training and experience as they relate to the requirements of the position. Therefore, it is essential that you provide complete and accurate information on your application. Please report all related education, experience, dates and hours of work. Clearly indicate your college degree and major on your application, if applicable. For education obtained outside the U.S., any job offer will be contingent on the candidate providing an evaluation for equivalency by a foreign credential evaluation service prior to starting employment (and may be requested prior to interview).

Complete applications must be submitted by the closing date. Information submitted after this date will not be added.

Incorrect application forms will not be accepted.

Candidates may remain on the certified eligible list for a period of at least one year. The resulting certified eligible list for this recruitment may be used for similar positions in this or other State agencies.