This is a Management Service position that serves at the pleasure of the Appointing Authority.

GRADE

20

LOCATION OF POSITION

Maryland Department of Human Services
Division of Administrative Operations

25. S. Charles St.

Baltimore, MD 21201

Main Purpose of Job

The Deputy Director of the Office of Emergency Operations directs and coordinates the Department's emergency preparation, response and recovery operations statewide as mandated by the State Emergency Operations Plan (SEOP), both during steady-state and emergency operations. The position establishes statewide emergency operations plans and policies and oversees the implementation of such plans and policies at DHS Central and at the LDSSs as required by local plans and directives. This position manages 9 staff positions permanently assigned to the Office of Emergency Operations, and supervises additional staff assigned to emergency operations during an emergency event.

POSITION DUTIES

• Develop, implement and administrate the federal, state and local emergency response plans and systems for DHS's Central office and the 24 local Departments of Social Services.
• Coordinate, review, and update the mandated Continuity of Operations Plan (COOP) for DHS and the local departments to ensure the readiness of all relocation and command center sites, communication devices, and support equipment as certified by the Maryland Department of Emergency Management (MDEM).
• Develop hazard plans, conduct risk and vulnerability assessments, and coordinate training and preparedness initiatives to mitigate potential emergencies.
• Direct and manage the implementation of the State Administrative Plan (SAP) for Individual Assistance (IA) in coordination with the Maryland Department of Emergency Management (MDE.M) and Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA).
• Communicate with all levels of management concerning the preparations and response to emergency situations.
• Communicate and coordinate with facility managers and contractors to ensure back-up power capacity and costs associated with back-up power provisions for communication and operation of State shelters during an emergency incident.
• Coordinate and/or attend meetings, briefings, conferences, and seminars sponsored by federal, State, and local emergency management agencies as well as partner organizations and outside experts in the field.
• Train the emergency operations coordinators throughout the department.
• Facilitate meetings of federal, State and local emergency management agencies and other partner agencies, e.g. American Red Cross, for the purpose of ensuring the availability of resources for mass care, sheltering, and emergency assistance for the citizens and visitors of Maryland as a result of a natural or man-made disaster.
• Manage State Shelter Containers (FEMA Shelter Containers were transferred from MDEM to DHS).
• Oversee the maintenance of State shelter information database. The database is to be reviewed and updated annually.
• Conduct annual updates of the local shelter supplies, etc., working in conjunction with the Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) and the local school superintendents.
• Conduct annual State shelter site visits to ensure the continued viability of the facility to be utilized as a state shelter site during or after a natural or man-made disaster.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education: A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
Experience: Five years of supervisory experience in disaster response, OSHA, CPR, shelter operations, emergency health services, armed forces, law enforcement, firefighting, or similar emergency response environments.

DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

The ideal candidate will possess the following:

• Three years of experience creating emergency response plans, SOPs, and emergency policies.
• Three years of experience managing incident reporting, conducting workplace safety assessments, or coordinating emergency operations with local, state, or federal partners.
• One year of experience using computer software such as Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, or Google Docs/Sheets to create reports, spreadsheets, or presentations. .

SELECTION PROCESS

Please make sure that you provide sufficient information on your application to show that you meet the qualifications for this recruitment. All information concerning your qualifications must be submitted by the closing date. We will not consider information submitted after this date. Successful candidates will be ranked as Best Qualified, Better Qualified, or Qualified and placed on the eligible (employment) list for at least one year.

If you are in State service and are a promotional candidate, your salary will be determined in accordance with State of Maryland guidelines.

EXAMINATION PROCESS

The examination will consist of a rating of your education, training, and experience as presented on your application and as they relate to the requirements of the position. You may be asked to complete a supplemental questionnaire. The supplemental questionnaire may be used as part of the rating process. Therefore, it is important that you provide complete and accurate information on your application.

For education obtained outside the U.S., a copy of the equivalent American education as determined by a foreign credential evaluation service is required prior to hire.

BENEFITS

As an employee of the State of Maryland, you will have access to outstanding benefits, including: health insurance, dental, and vision plans offered at a low cost. CLICK ON THIS LINK FOR MORE DETAILS: STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS.

• Personal Leave - new State employees are awarded six (6) personnel days annually (prorated based on start date).
• Annual Leave - ten (10) days of accumulated annual leave per year.
• Sick Leave - fifteen (15) days of accumulated sick leave per year.
• Parental Leave - up to sixty (60) days of paid parental leave upon the birth or adoption of a child.
• Holidays - State employees also celebrate at least thirteen (13) holidays per year.
• Pension - State employees earn credit towards a retirement pension.
• Positions may be eligible for telework.

FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS

The online application process is STRONGLY preferred. If you are unable to apply online, you may mail a paper application and supplemental questionnaire to, Maryland Department of Human Services, Employment Services, Attention: Kendra Young, 25 South Charles St, Room 1116-L, Baltimore, Maryland 21201.

If you have any questions concerning the recruitment process for this position, please email Kendra Young at [email protected]; include the job title and recruitment # in the subject line.

If you are having difficulty with your user account or have general questions about the online application system, please contact the MD Department of Budget and Management, Recruitment and Examination Division, at 410-767-4850 or [email protected].

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