Salary: $58,613.00 - $102,574.00 Annually
Location : Durham County, NC
Job Type: Time-Limited Full-Time
Remote Employment: Flexible/Hybrid
Job Number: 25-08897
Department: Dept of Public Safety
Division: Emergency Management
Opening Date: 07/17/2025
Closing Date: 7/31/2025 5:00 PM Eastern
Job Class Title: Emergency Management Supervisor
Position Number: 65041356
Section: Recovery
Salary Grade: NC17
Description of WorkThis is a full-time TIME-LIMITED 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.About the Long-Term Recovery Supervisor:The Long-Term Recovery Supervisor directs and supervises the coordination of government of the State's Long Term Recovery Disaster Relief Mitigation Funds and awarded unmet needs grants in accordance with State guidelines and directives. The selected candidate will instruct and direct staff in implementing the following state disaster declarations, including interpretation of federal and state laws, rules, regulations, and policies. The Long-Term Recovery Supervisor interprets and oversees fiscal and financial program records and reports to facilitate grant management from project formulation to grant project reconciliation and finally to the programmatic closeout of a disaster grant.
Other job duties include, but are not limited to, the following:
• Serving as an ambassador to the State of North Carolina in educating the State about disaster recovery programs and emergency management in North Carolina.
• Developing and coordinating applicant briefings for federally declared disasters.
• Maintaining good working relationships with applicants, other employees, and those in other state and federal agencies.
• Speaking effectively in public presentations, expressing ideas clearly in writing, and clearly communicating data.
• Applying advanced knowledge of financial management and effectively communicating financial information.
• Exercising judgment in applying and interpreting state and federal grant policies and procedures.
• Coordinating and managing damage assessments, scopes of work, and cost estimates.
• Giving close attention to work detail, especially in performing calculations for project formulation, payments, Final Inspection Reports, and other analytical reports.
Position requires periodic overnight travel and weekend duty, excessive overtime during emergencies/disasters, and may require deployment to disaster areas for extended periods.
About North Carolina Emergency Management:The mission of North Carolina Emergency Management is to enhance North Carolina's resiliency through active collaboration, communication, and coordination of efficient and effective preparedness, response, recovery and mitigation of all natural and man-made hazards and threats.
About the Recovery Section:The primary mission of the Recovery Section to manage and implement efficient and effective disaster recovery programs as authorized under N.C.G.S. 166A and other relevant legislation.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / CompetenciesDPS 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. All work history and education (including accurate dates of employment/attendance) must be documented on the application. Transcripts may be attached to supplement education and work experience may include internships, volunteerism, and full and part-time work. Supplemental Questions are also a required part of the application: answers must referenceeducation or work experience listed on the application. 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 substitution for a complete application.)Management Preferences: These skills are not required but managers may choose to interview/select applicants who demonstrate Management Preferences.- Working knowledge of Emergency Management procedures.
- Experience with developing written operational procedures.
- Working knowledge of financial procedures as they pertain to government grants.
- Experience with public speaking, including giving presentations or briefings.
- Experience developing and/or maintaining professional relationships with stakeholders.
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements 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 oshr.nc.gov/experience-guide for details.Bachelor's degree from an appropriately accredited institution and four years of experience in developing emergency operations and/or strategic plans, or emergency management response and/or recovery operations; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
Supplemental and Contact InformationThe 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.
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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:
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:
o A current member of the North Carolina National Guard in good standing must attach a NGB 23A (RPAS).
o A former member of the North Carolina National Guard who served for at least 6 years and were 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." Selected applicants for positions which are subject to PREA will undergo a PREA-specific background check.
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NOTE: For temporary, contract or other supplemental staffing appointments: There are no paid leave, retirement or other benefits associated with these appointment types.For permanent and time-limited appointments:Eligible employees have benefits that include employee health insurance options, standard and supplemental retirement plans, NC Flex (a variety of high-quality, low-cost benefits on a pre-tax basis), and paid vacation, sick, and community service leave, to name a few. Paid parental leave is available for eligible employees. Some benefits require 30 + hours work/week for participation.
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To qualify for this position, applicants must possess the required "Minimum Education and Experience" listed on the job posting. I understand that my application MUST include a complete work history in the "Work Experience" section, all education in the "Education" section, and credentials in the "Certificates and Licenses" section. I understand that a resume is NOT a substitute for completing the sections listed above. Also, I understand that Supplemental Questions are part of the application, and the answers are used in the screening process; all questions must be answered completely and accurately. Do you understand this statement?
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Which of the following is the highest level of education you have COMPLETED?
- High School Diploma or GED Certificate
- Associate's Degree
- Bachelor's Degree
- Master's Degree or Higher
- None of the Above
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If you selected that you had a college degree in the previous question, please list the area of study your degree is in below. If you do not have a degree, please put "N/A" below.
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Do you have working knowledge of Emergency Management procedures?
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If you indicated having working knowledge of Emergency Management procedures in the question above, please describe your experience and include your related job duties and indicate in which job(s) you gained this experience. If you do not have this experience, write "N/A".
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Do you have experience with developing written operational procedures?
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If you indicated having experience with developing written operational procedures in the question above, please describe your experience and include your related job duties and indicate in which job(s) you gained this experience. If you do not have this experience, write "N/A".
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Do you have working knowledge of financial procedures as they pertain to government grants?
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If you indicated having working knowledge of financial procedures as they pertain to government grants in the question above, please describe your experience and include your related job duties and indicate in which job(s) you gained this experience. If you do not have this experience, write "N/A".
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Do you have experience with public speaking, including giving presentations or briefings?
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If you indicated having experience with public speaking, including giving presentations or briefings, in the question above, please describe your experience and include your related job duties and indicate in which job(s) you gained this experience. If you do not have this experience, write "N/A".
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Do you have experience developing and/or maintaining professional relationships with stakeholders?
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If you indicated having experience developing and/or maintaining professional relationships with stakeholders in the question above, please describe your experience and include your related job duties and indicate in which job(s) you gained this experience. If you do not have this experience, write "N/A".
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