NGO/VOAD Program Manager (Emergency Management Program Manager)

Step into a role that promises to keep you engaged and challenged! The Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency (PEMA) is in search of a candidate to fill the position of NGO/VOAD Program Manager. This pivotal role involves enhancing community resilience by fostering connections between local communities and both voluntary and non-governmental organizations throughout all phases of disaster management. Your expertise will be instrumental in establishing vital partnerships that ensure seamless collaboration before, during, and after emergencies, ultimately safeguarding the well-being of the people. Join a dedicated team committed to building a robust network of support that empowers communities to navigate the complexities of disaster situations with confidence and resilience. This is the perfect opportunity to elevate your career and be a beacon of hope and support in times of need!

In this role, you will enhance community resilience by linking communities with voluntary and non-governmental organizations (NGO) throughout all phases of disaster management. This position oversees the NGO Voluntary Organizations Active in Disasters (VOAD) program, ensuring that both the state and local communities are equipped with the necessary support and resources for swift recovery and rebuilding. Your main responsibilities include coordinating non-governmental services, managing voluntary agency resources, and facilitating volunteer efforts and donations. The aim is to empower communities to take charge of their recovery processes while establishing robust systems for future emergency responses.

The program's strategy focuses on strengthening the capabilities of NGOs and PA VOAD through effective management of grants, spending plans, and strategic initiatives. It involves the creation of a state Voluntary Agency Liaison (VAL) playbook to clarify coordination roles and set performance metrics that enhance community resilience. As a representative of PEMA, you will promote collaboration with recovery groups, VOADs, and Community Organizations Active in Disasters, while also overseeing statewide volunteer and donation policies. This includes managing donation tracking, the VALOR program, and advocating for Community Emergency Response Teams to bolster local emergency response efforts. You will serve as the VAL during response and recovery operations, coordinating voluntary agency activities, managing state-level donations, and developing data-driven tracking systems to improve situational awareness and inform future planning.

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment
• Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.
• In the event of an emergency/disaster situation or training exercise, this position may be required to travel, work up to 12-hour shifts, and work outside of the normal work hours, including weekends and overnights.
• Free on-site parking is available.
• Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time upon successful completion of a training period. In order to telework, you must have a securely configured high-speed internet connection and work from an approved location inside Pennsylvania. If you are unable to telework, you will have the option to report to the headquarters office in Harrisburg.
• Salary: Selected candidates who are new to employment with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania will begin employment at the starting annual salary of $75,678.00 (before taxes).
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

• Two years of experience as an Emergency Management Specialist (commonwealth title); or
• Five years of professional experience in the development, coordination, or promotion of emergency-related programs such as disaster relief, public safety, and emergency management in government, industry, education, or the military; and a bachelor's degree; or
• An equivalent combination of experience and training that includes three years of professional experience in the development, coordination, or promotion of emergency-related programs such as disaster relief, public safety, and emergency management in government, industry, education, or the military.

• This position requires possession of an active motor vehicle license.
• All positions require certification in the following courses from the FEMA Emergency Management Institute:
  • IS-100.C: Introduction to the Incident Command System
  • IS-700.B: An Introduction to the National Incident Management System
  • IS-800.D: National Response Framework, An Introduction
  • IS-2200: Basic Emergency Operations Center Functions

• PA residency requirement is currently waived for this title.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

• Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education).
• If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.
• Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted.
• Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.

• Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. *7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx and click the Veterans' Preference tab or contact us at ra-cs-vetpreference@pa.gov.

• 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).

• Completing the application, including all supplemental questions, serves as your exam for this position. No additional exam is required at a test center (also referred to as a written exam).
• Your score is based on the detailed information you provide on your application and in response to the supplemental questions.
• Your score is valid for this specific posting only.
• You must provide complete and accurate information or:
  • your score may be lower than deserved.
  • you may be disqualified.
• You may only apply/test once for this posting.
• Your results will be provided via email.