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Emergency Management Program Supervisor

School Safety & Security

Recruitment # 250515-0512AR-001

Location Middletown, CT

Date Opened 5/21/2025 12:00:00 PM

Salary $100,522* - $130,661/year *New State Employees Start at Minimum

Job Type Open to the Public

Close Date 6/2/2025 11:59:00 PM

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+ Introduction

The State of Connecticut, Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection (DESPP (http://www.ct.gov/despp) ) is recruiting for an Emergency Management Program Supervisor (https://www.jobapscloud.com/CT/specs/classspecdisplay.asp?ClassNumber=0512AR&R1=undefined&R3=undefined) to serve within the Division of Emergency Management and Homeland Security (DEMHS (https://portal.ct.gov/despp/services/emergency-management-and-homeland-security?language=en\_US) ). This position will be in service of CT Schools regarding Safety and Security programming.

Although working in law enforcement is not required of this position, those with experiences in comprehensive emergency preparedness in school safety and security settings are encouraged to apply for this opportunity!

POSITION HIGHLIGHTS

+ PROGRAM FOCUS: CT School Safety & Security

+ LOCATION: Middletown, CT with occasional opportunities for remote work

+ SCHEDULE: This is a full time position, standard working hours are M-F 8:00AM - 4:30PM, this position will be expected to support regional emergency management needs along with any CT Emergency Operations Center (EOC (https://portal.ct.gov/demhs/deputy-commissioner-bio/state-emergency-operations-center?language=en\_US) ) activations.

BENEFITS AND BALANCE AT THE STATE OF CONNECTICUT

Our state has a lot to offer - from fun activities for all ages, to great food and shopping, to beautiful state parks and forests, to our diverse cultures and rich history. Connecticut is a great place to live! Learn more about Connecticut here (http://www.ct.gov/visitct) .

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What we can offer you:

+ The opportunity to work for a Forbes top company: 'Forbes' State of Connecticut Ranked One of the Best Employers of 2023 (https://portal.ct.gov/DAS/Press-Room/Press-Releases/2023/Forbes-State-of-CT-Ranked) - State of CT Receives National Recognition for Offering Job Growth, Competitive Benefits, and Flexible Schedule

+ Professional growth and development opportunities

+ A healthy work/life balance to all employees

Visit our new State Employee Benefits Overview page!

YOUR ROLE

The Division of Emergency Management and Homeland Security (DEMHS) is charged with developing, administering, and coordinating a comprehensive and integrated statewide emergency management and homeland security program that encompasses all human-made and natural hazards, and includes prevention, mitigation, preparedness, response, and recovery components to ensure the safety and well-being of the citizens of Connecticut.

Critical missions of DEMHS include terrorism prevention, coordination of emergency preparedness, response, recovery, and mitigation, and administering federal emergency management and homeland security grant programs, including disaster aid.

DEMHS puts into place measures to respond to emerging threats, including developing a fully operational and staffed State Fusion Center. DEMHS manages the state's response to emergencies in coordination with local municipalities, other state agencies and federal and nongovernmental partners. This may include operation of the State Emergency Operations Center (SEOC) if activated by the Governor.

This Emergency Management Program Supervisor position will be responsible for the oversight of school safety and security throughout CT. Duties include, but are not limited to the following:

+ Overseeing the CT School Security Grant Program (https://portal.ct.gov/demhs/grants/school-security-competitive-grant-program-overview?language=en\_US)

+ Facilitating school emergency planning

+ Reviewing annual safety submission requirements from various schools (i.e. preparedness plans, drill logs, etc.)

+ Conducts safety plan reviews and recommendations for improvement

+ Coordinates school assessment/walk throughs

More details can be found in the class specification. (https://www.jobapscloud.com/CT/specs/classspecdisplay.asp?ClassNumber=0512AR&R1=undefined&R3=undefined)

ABOUT OUR AGENCY

The Connecticut Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection is committed to protecting and improving the quality of life for all by providing a broad range of public safety services, training, regulatory guidance and scientific services utilizing enforcement, prevention, education and state of the art science and technology.

The Connecticut Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection is comprised of six divisions:

+ Commission on Fire Prevention and Control

+ Connecticut State Police

+ Emergency Management and Homeland Security*

+ Police Officers Standards and Training Council

+ Scientific Services

+ Statewide Emergency Telecommunications

+ Division of Emergency Management and Homeland Security

DEMHS (https://portal.ct.gov/demhs) is charged with developing, administering, and coordinating a comprehensive and integrated statewide emergency management and homeland security program that encompasses all human-made and natural hazards, and includes prevention, mitigation, preparedness, response, and recovery components to ensure the safety and well-being of the citizens of Connecticut.

You may learn more about our divisions and access their individual websites here (https://portal.ct.gov/despp/division-of-emergency-service-and-public-protection/divisions) .

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Selection Plan

IMPORTANT NOTES FROM DESPP:

Candidate selected for an interview must provide the following at the time of interview:

State Employees:

+ Two (2) most recent performance evaluations and a completed CT-HR-13 form (https://portal.ct.gov/-/media/DAS/Statewide-HR/A---Z-Listing-Task-PDFs/Criminal-Convictions---Addendum-to-Application-for-Examination-or-Employment-Form---CT-HR-13.pdf) .

Non-State Employees:

+ Two (2) professional references contact information (Name, Email and Phone Number) and a completed CT-HR-13 form (https://portal.ct.gov/-/media/DAS/Statewide-HR/A---Z-Listing-Task-PDFs/Criminal-Convictions---Addendum-to-Application-for-Examination-or-Employment-Form---CT-HR-13.pdf) .

Candidates who have been selected for employment with the Department of Emergency Services & Public Protection are subject to a detailed background investigation, including a fingerprint supported state and federal criminal history record check along with reference checks. Selection for employment is contingent upon satisfactory completion of the background investigation. Click here (https://portal.ct.gov/-/media/DAS/Statewide-HR/A---Z-Listing-Task-PDFs/Criminal-Convictions---Addendum-to-Application-for-Examination-or-Employment-Form---CT-HR-13.pdf) to complete the Criminal Convictions addendum.

Also considered in this selection process: Any pending or disciplinary history within the past 2 years and review of attendance records. Failure to provide the required documents listed above or submit your application accurately and on time, will eliminate you from the recruitment process.

FOR ASSISTANCE IN APPLYING:

Check out our Applicant Tips on How to Apply! Need more resources? Visit our Applicant Reference Library (https://portal.ct.gov/das/home/services-for-state-employees/statewide-human-resources/applicant-reference-library?language=en\_US) for additional support throughout the recruitment process.

BEFORE YOU APPLY:

+ Meet Minimum Qualifications: Ensure you meet the Minimum Qualifications listed on the job opening by the job closing date. You must specify your qualifications on your application. The minimum experience and training requirements listed must be met by the close date on the job opening, unless otherwise specified.

+ Educational Credits: List your earned credits and degrees from accredited institutions accurately on your application. To receive educational credits towards qualification, the institution must be accredited. If the institution of higher learning is located outside of the U.S., you are responsible for providing documentation from a recognized USA accrediting service which specializes in determining foreign education equivalencies to the contact listed below by the closing date listed on the job posting.

+ Resume Policy: Per Public Act 21-69 (https://www.cga.ct.gov/2021/act/pa/pdf/2021PA-00069-R00SB-00056-PA.pdf) , resumes are not accepted during the initial application process. As the recruitment process progresses, candidates may be required to submit additional documentation to support their qualification(s) for this position. This documentation may include: a cover letter, resume, transcripts, diplomas, performance reviews, attendance records, supervisory references, licensure, etc., at the request and discretion of the hiring agency.

+ Preferred Shift/Location: Select all location(s) and shift(s) you are willing to work on your application. Failure to do so may result in not being considered for vacancies in that specific location or shift.

+ Timely Submission: All application materials must be received by the job posting deadline. You will be unable to make revisions once you officially submit your application to the State. Late submissions are rarely accepted, with exceptions only for documented events that incapacitate individuals during the entire duration of the job posting. Request exceptions by emailing [email protected].

+ Salary Calculations: For current state employees, salary calculations are not necessarily comparable from one of the three branches of state government (i.e., Executive, Legislative, Judicial) to the other.

+ Note: The only way to apply to this posting is via the ‘Apply’ or ‘Apply Online’ buttons on the official State of Connecticut Online Employment Center job posting.

AFTER YOU APPLY:

+ Referral Questions: This posting may require completion of additional Referral Questions (RQs), which must be completed by the questionnaire’s expiration date. If requested, RQs can be accessed via an email sent to you after the job close date or by visiting your JobAps Personal Status Board (Certification Questionnaires section).

+ Prepare For An Interview: Interviews are limited to those whose experience and training are most aligned with the role. To prepare, review this helpful Interview Preparation Guide to make the best impression!

+ Stay connected! Log in daily to your JobAps Personal Status Board to track your status and check email (including spam/junk folders) for updates and tasks.

+ The immediate vacancy is listed above, however, applications to this recruitment may be used for future vacancies in this job class.

+ Note: This position will be filled in accordance with contractual language, reemployment, SEBAC, transfer, promotion and merit employment rules. Candidates who are offered and accept a position with the State of Connecticut are bound by the State Code of Ethics for Public Officials and State employees, available at www.ct.gov/ethics.

QUESTIONS? WE’RE HERE TO HELP:

Due to high volume, we are unable to confirm receipt or provide status updates directly. For recruitment updates, please check your Personal Status Board and review our Frequently Asked Questions. If you have additional questions about the recruitment process, reach out to Samantha Rivera at Samantha.Rivera ([email protected]?subject=Applicant Support: DESPP EM Program Supervisor 250515-0512AR-001) @ct.gov .

Join the State of Connecticut and take your next career step with confidence!

PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)

In the Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection this class is accountable for supervising staff engaged in planning, monitoring, evaluating and implementing the States Comprehensive Emergency Preparedness, Homeland Security and Radiological Emergency Response (RERP) plans, programs and procedures as required in Section 28-31 of the Connecticut General Statutes and other emergency preparedness guidelines.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

+ Schedules, assigns, oversees and reviews the work of staff;

+ Provides staff training and assistance;

+ Conducts performance evaluations;

+ Determines priorities and plans unit work;

+ Establishes and maintains planning unit procedures;

+ Develops or makes recommendations on development of planning policies and standards;

+ Develops and manages internal and external training programs;

+ Acts as liaison with other operating units, agencies and outside officials regarding planning unit policies and procedures;

+ Prepares reports and correspondence;

+ Assists in the preparation and administration of all agency budgets and funding, including the DHS/FEMA Emergency Management Performance Grant and the Connecticut Nuclear Safety Emergency Preparedness Fund;

+ Prepares periodic reports;

+ Uses personal computers to develop and maintain databases;

+ May review and analyze legislative proposals and regulations;

+ May serve as assistant to the Incident Commander or as the senior Emergency Operations Center Operations Officer in simulated or actual events;

+ May be required to conduct briefings;

+ May be required to write grant proposals;

+ Performs related duties as required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY

+ Considerable knowledge of

+ current state and local Radiological Emergency Response Plan (RERP)/all-hazards plans and procedures, including homeland security plans;

+ federal and state regulations applicable to emergency preparedness/management and associated programs;

+ the incident command system;

+ public information and media procedures;

+ the national and state communications and alert systems;

+ procedures and criteria to establish disaster preparedness programs;

+ principles and practices of state and regional planning;

+ Considerable

+ interpersonal skills;

+ oral and written communication skills;

+ Ability to use EDP systems and software;

+ Supervisory ability.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE

Eight (8) years of experience in planning, program development or grants management including developing written long term plans broad in scope and having impact on a number of operations.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SPECIAL EXPERIENCE

Two (2) years of the General Experience must have been in planning at the level of an Emergency Management Program Specialist.

NOTE: Planning is defined as collecting and analyzing technical data (social, environmental, economic, governmental), determining problems and concerns and developing long term plans accordingly. These are formal, written plans, i.e. statements of goals and objectives, recommended alternatives for action and policies and programs to achieve the goals and objectives. Generally, these plans will impact statewide activities or a large-scale corporation, which has branch or satellite facilities. Candidates must perform these types of duties the majority of time and the planning function must be the major thrust of the job.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SUBSTITUTIONS ALLOWED

+ College training may be substituted for the General Experience on the basis of fifteen (15) semester hours equalling one-half (1/2) year of experience to a maximum of four (4) years for a Bachelor's degree.

+ A Master's degree in emergency preparedness/homeland security, planning, public administration, public information or a closely related field may be substituted for one (1) additional year of the General Experience.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

+ Experience supervising personnel in both administrative and operational settings;

+ Experience representing or making a presentation on behalf of an agency or department;

+ Experience supervising the development of emergency management plans or procedures;

+ Experience administering or participating in state, local, or federal emergency management or homeland security grant programs;

+ Experience supervising work groups, task forces or committees;

+ Experience with emergency management and homeland security training and exercise programs including design, development, execution and evaluation;

+ Experience filling an emergency management position in an emergency operations center during real-world incidents or exercises.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

+ Incumbents in this class must possess and retain a valid Motor Vehicle Operator's license.

+ Incumbents in this class may be required to travel.

+ Emergency management drills and actual emergencies may require work outside of normal hours.

+ On-call status may be required.

CHARACTER REQUIREMENTS

In addition to the checking of references and of facts stated in the application, a thorough background investigation of each candidate may be made by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and/or the Connecticut Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection before persons are certified for permanent appointment.

Conclusion

AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

The State of Connecticut is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and strongly encourages the applications of women, minorities, and persons with disabilities.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

As defined by Sec. 5-196 of the Connecticut General Statutes, a job class is a position or group of positions that share general characteristics and are categorized under a single title for administrative purposes. As such, a job class is not meant to be all inclusive of every task and/or responsibility.

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