Salary: $6,870.00 - $9,246.00 Monthly
Location : Multiple Locations - Eastern Washington, WA
Job Type: Full Time - Non-Permanent
Remote Employment: Flexible/Hybrid
Job Number:
Department: Military Department
Division: Emergency Management
Opening Date: 09/17/2026
Closing Date: 10/1/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

Description
Eastern WA EMD Field Representative

Emergency Management Program Specialist 3

This position is non-permanent with the anticipated duration through June 2027.

Under the direction of the EMD Field Representative Program Supervisor, this position provides senior level professional emergency management coordination support. This position is the Eastern WA EMD Field Representative, the position develops and maintains collaborative relationships with Local Emergency Planning Committees (LEPCs) and Tribal Emergency Planning Committees (TEPCs)that enhance and improve hazardous materials planning and supports an all-hazards approach to emergency management. The position is responsible for working with LEPCs/TEPCs in Eastern Washington and serves as an EMD representative to local state and federal emergency management partners.

Emergency Management DivisionAs part of the Military Department, the Emergency Management Division (EMD) leads and coordinates mitigation, preparedness, response, and recovery in Washington State to minimize the impact of disasters and emergencies on the people, property, environment, and economy.

This is a civilian position and does not require military service affiliation

Duties
Some of what you will do:

• Support the State Emergency Response Commission's review of LEPC hazardous materials
  response plans and recommend changes needed to bring the plans into compliance with the
  federal Emergency Preparedness and Community Right to Know Law (EPCRA).
• Support state- and local-level training and exercises focused on hazardous materials activities.
• Serves as EMD's regional liaison providing services to local jurisdictions within the assigned
  region.
• Support other emergency planning products as directed by the Preparedness Section Manager
  or EMD Field Representative Program Supervisor.
• Perform duties in the State Emergency Operations Center, primarily in the Planning or
  Operations Sections.

Qualifications
REQUIRED

Two years of experience as an Emergency Management Program Specialist 2;

ORA Bachelor's degree AND four years of professional level experience in emergency management, financial management (grant, contracting, claims management, budgeting), training/education, public information/affairs, program/project management, environmental analysis or planning, civil/structural engineering, legislative affairs, and/or urban planning.

Additional qualifying experience will substitute, year for year, for the education requirement. A Master's or Ph.D. degree will substitute for one year of the experience requirement.

Experience:

Two years of experience in one or a combination of the following:

• Program management or committee work requiring frequent interface with executive level decision makers.
• Operational experience in government or private sector in Emergency Management, Hazardous Materials Response, Critical Incident Management or Crisis and Risk Management.
• Designing and implementing emergency management Hazardous Materials exercises, training classes, mitigation and preparedness programs.
• Experience in real incidents or events serving in Incident Command System (ICS) position(s) in a government or private sector emergency operations center.
• Leading collaborative and diverse stakeholder planning groups over which you have no direct control.
• Hazardous Materials crisis management, or emergency management experience.
• Delivering executive level or equivalent level presentations to national, regional, local/Tribal, and statewide audiences of diverse stakeholders. Ability to explain complex or technical information regarding rules, regulations, policies, procedures, programs and/or services.

Four years of experience in performing emergency planning.
Two years of experience in working with hazardous material, emergency plans and procedures.

Knowledge of:

Federal, state, and local emergency management programs and issues.

Skills and Abilities to:

• Ability to take action to meet the needs of others
• Ability to take action to learn and grow.
• Use Microsoft Office Products: Use presentation software such as PowerPoint, to create, format, edit, and run slide shows. Use spreadsheet software, such as Microsoft Excel, to create, modify, print and format spreadsheets, find and replace data, and work with basic formulas and functions. Use templates, styles, AutoFormats, and multiple worksheets.

Supplemental Information
Compensation: Wage/salary depends on qualifications or rules of promotion.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENTBackground Investigation: Must successfully complete the appropriate background checks required for employment. Must be willing to sign releases of information and shall not have access to any investigative materials and files. The processing of background checks can take up to six months post-employment. Failure to successfully pass a background check may be cause for termination.

Union: This position is represented by the Washington Federation of State Employees.

Driver's License:

1. Valid to drive in the State of Washington.
2. Must meet requirements of the REAL ID Act. This is required for base access and will be required upon hire.

Military Facility: Willingness to work on a Military Controlled Access Installation.
Camp Murray uses the Defense Biometric Identification System (DBIDS) for entry to the installation. Must meet access requirements / background check which can be found in the ). This includes possession of an Enhanced Driver's License, or other REAL ID Compliant Identification.
Work Hours: A choice may be available between a Tuesday through Friday (4/10 schedule): Monday through Thursday (4/10 schedule): or Monday through Friday (5/8 schedule). Actual hours will start no earlier than 6:00 am and end no later than 6:00 pm, and will include core business hours of 8:00 am to 4:00 pm.

Telework: This position may be eligible for some telework.

Emergency Assignment: Upon activation of the State Emergency Operations Center (SEOC) or Joint Field Office (JFO), incumbent may be required to work in an alternate location with rotating shifts, including weekends and evenings, in a highly stressful and fast-paced environment.

Travel: Regular travel and to include extended overnight stays.

** HOW TO APPLY **

Applications for this recruitment will be accepted electronically via www.careers.wa.gov. It is very important that the "Work Experience" and "Supplemental Questionnaire" portion of the application is completed in as much detail as possible.

In order to be considered for this opportunity, please include the following with your online application:

• An attached Resume outlining your experience to date.
• An attached Cover Letter that further explains your qualifications and indicates why you believe you are a viable candidate for this role.
• Contact details for a minimum of three (3) professional references. Please include at least two (2) past/current supervisors, one peer and/or subordinate, if applicable. For each reference include the following:

• Name
• Professional Title
• Working Relationship
• Daytime Phone Number
• Email Address

NOTE: This information may be entered in the "References" section of the online application or can be an attached document.** A resume will not substitute for completing the "work experience" section of the application.The information provided in your application must support your supplemental questionnaire responses. Responses not supported in your application will disqualify you for consideration of employment from this recruitment.

Failure to attach the requested resume and/or cover letter may preclude you from consideration from this recruitment.

This recruitment may be utilized to fill additional Emergency Management Program Specialist 3 vacancies as they become available for 60 days after the closing date.

If you have questions about the application process or this recruitment, please email Geri Harding at [email protected]
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More than Just a Paycheck!
Employee benefits are not just about the kind of services you get, they are also about how much you may have to pay out of pocket. Washington State offers one of the most competitive benefits packages in the nation.

We understand that your life revolves around more than just your career. Like everyone, your first priority is ensuring that you and your family will maintain health and financial security. That's why choice is a key component of our benefits package. We have a selection of health and retirement plans, paid leave, staff training and other compensation benefits that you can mix and match to meet your current and future needs.

Read about our benefits:
The following information describes typical benefits available for full-time employees who are expected to work more than six months. Actual benefits may vary by appointment type or be prorated for other than full-time work (e.g. part-time); view the job posting for benefits details for job types other than full-time.

Note: If the position offers benefits which differ from the following, the job posting should include the specific benefits.

Insurance Benefits
Employees and their families are covered by medical (including vision), dental and basic life insurance. There are multiple medical plans with affordable monthly premium