Introduction
When you join the Maryland Department of Human Services (DHS) you join a team of more than 5000 employees across the state dedicated to positively changing the lives of more than 1 million Marylanders each year. We do this by providing economic support preventive services and caring for children and adults.
We aim to deliver services so that we more quickly meet the needs of the people we serve. At DHS we grapple with hard questions to find new ways to foster a culture of bold innovation. We do this to ensure that in Maryland we leave no one behind.
This is a Management Service position that serves at the pleasure of the Appointing Authority.
GRADE
19
LOCATION OF POSITION
Maryland Department of Human ServicesOffice of Emergency Operations
25 S. Charles Street
Baltimore MD 21201
Main Purpose of Job
This position is responsible for all aspects of the multi-agency emergency response planning process for functions delegated to the agency by the state emergency response plan or by the executive staff at the Department of Human Services. This position is responsible for the planning preparation coordination operation and readiness of the ad hoc response programs required by the department. This position will be overseeing the multi-agency State Coordinating Function Human Services committee. This position will perform field-leadership positions during emergency response events and an essential employee may be deployed anywhere in the state during plan activations.
POSITION DUTIES
- Directs planning priorities and oversees planning positions which create multi- agency plans.
- Acts as lead author or supervises the creation of all necessary plans and SOPs.
- Develop working knowledge of the Americans with Disabilities Acts and similar laws policies and guidance to ensure plans and operations are compatible with Federal State and local laws and best practices.
- Act as primary liaison to State Coordinating Functions ( SCF) Human Services (Emergency Support Function).
- Essential Employee available for duty 24/7.
- Must be prepared to take on Incident Command responsibilities during emergency activations.
- Primary point of contact for relaying information and providing coordination to support appropriate courses of action based on developed plans and agreements.
- Provides regular reports to the DHS Division of Administrative Operations (DAO) Chief Office of Emergency Operation Deputy emergency operation.
- Support and prepares to support various mass care operation as Incident Command Operations Branch Lead field leader or support responders for Emergency Operations throughout the State as directed during an emergency event.
- Supports the recovery branch with the Supplemental Social Services Block Grants the FEMA Individual Assistance Program the Maryland Social Services Recovery Program and the State Long Term Recovery Program recovery program through staffing/coordination or other services.
- Lead recovery programs when required.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education: A Bachelors degree from an accreditedcollege or university in Business.
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:
Threeyears of experience creating emergency response plans SOPs and emergencypolicies.
Three years of experience managing incident reportingconducting workplace safety assessments or coordinating emergency operationswith local state or federal partners.
SELECTION PROCESS
Please make sure that you provide sufficient information on your application to show that you meet the qualifications for this recruitment. We will not consider information submitted after this date. Successful candidates will be placed on the employment (eligible) list. The resulting list may be used for future vacancies with this agency or other state agencies.
If you are in State service and are a promotional candidate your salary will be determined in accordance with State of Maryland guidelines.
BENEFITS
As an employee of the State of Maryland you will have access to outstanding benefits including: healthinsurance 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 EmploymentServices Attention: Stacey Nelson 25 South Charles St Room 1116-L Baltimore Maryland 21201.
If you have any questions concerning the recruitment process for this position please email Stacey Nelson at ; 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 or .
TTY Users: call via Maryland Relay.
As an equal opportunity employer Maryland is committed to recruiting retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the States diversity. People with disabilities and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply. We thank our Veterans for their service to our country.
Required Experience:
Director
IntroductionWhen you join the Maryland Department of Human Services (DHS) you join a team of more than 5000 employees across the state dedicated to positively changing the lives of more than 1 million Marylanders each year. We do this by providing economic support preventive services and caring for ...
Introduction
When you join the Maryland Department of Human Services (DHS) you join a team of more than 5000 employees across the state dedicated to positively changing the lives of more than 1 million Marylanders each year. We do this by providing economic support preventive services and caring for children and adults.
We aim to deliver services so that we more quickly meet the needs of the people we serve. At DHS we grapple with hard questions to find new ways to foster a culture of bold innovation. We do this to ensure that in Maryland we leave no one behind.
This is a Management Service position that serves at the pleasure of the Appointing Authority.
GRADE
19
LOCATION OF POSITION
Maryland Department of Human ServicesOffice of Emergency Operations
25 S. Charles Street
Baltimore MD 21201
Main Purpose of Job
This position is responsible for all aspects of the multi-agency emergency response planning process for functions delegated to the agency by the state emergency response plan or by the executive staff at the Department of Human Services. This position is responsible for the planning preparation coordination operation and readiness of the ad hoc response programs required by the department. This position will be overseeing the multi-agency State Coordinating Function Human Services committee. This position will perform field-leadership positions during emergency response events and an essential employee may be deployed anywhere in the state during plan activations.
POSITION DUTIES
- Directs planning priorities and oversees planning positions which create multi- agency plans.
- Acts as lead author or supervises the creation of all necessary plans and SOPs.
- Develop working knowledge of the Americans with Disabilities Acts and similar laws policies and guidance to ensure plans and operations are compatible with Federal State and local laws and best practices.
- Act as primary liaison to State Coordinating Functions ( SCF) Human Services (Emergency Support Function).
- Essential Employee available for duty 24/7.
- Must be prepared to take on Incident Command responsibilities during emergency activations.
- Primary point of contact for relaying information and providing coordination to support appropriate courses of action based on developed plans and agreements.
- Provides regular reports to the DHS Division of Administrative Operations (DAO) Chief Office of Emergency Operation Deputy emergency operation.
- Support and prepares to support various mass care operation as Incident Command Operations Branch Lead field leader or support responders for Emergency Operations throughout the State as directed during an emergency event.
- Supports the recovery branch with the Supplemental Social Services Block Grants the FEMA Individual Assistance Program the Maryland Social Services Recovery Program and the State Long Term Recovery Program recovery program through staffing/coordination or other services.
- Lead recovery programs when required.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education: A Bachelors degree from an accreditedcollege or university in Business.
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:
Threeyears of experience creating emergency response plans SOPs and emergencypolicies.
Three years of experience managing incident reportingconducting workplace safety assessments or coordinating emergency operationswith local state or federal partners.
SELECTION PROCESS
Please make sure that you provide sufficient information on your application to show that you meet the qualifications for this recruitment. We will not consider information submitted after this date. Successful candidates will be placed on the employment (eligible) list. The resulting list may be used for future vacancies with this agency or other state agencies.
If you are in State service and are a promotional candidate your salary will be determined in accordance with State of Maryland guidelines.
BENEFITS
As an employee of the State of Maryland you will have access to outstanding benefits including: healthinsurance 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 EmploymentServices Attention: Stacey Nelson 25 South Charles St Room 1116-L Baltimore Maryland 21201.
If you have any questions concerning the recruitment process for this position please email Stacey Nelson at ; 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 or .
TTY Users: call via Maryland Relay.
As an equal opportunity employer Maryland is committed to recruiting retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the States diversity. People with disabilities and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply. We thank our Veterans for their service to our country.
Required Experience:
Director
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