SECC Supervisor
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Job Location:
Helena, MT - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
Yesterday
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelors degree in emergency management public administration homeland security project management or a closely related field.
Five years of professional work experience in emergency management
Two years of supervisory experience.
Alternative combinations of education and experience may be considered on a casebycase basis.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities
Knowledge of emergency management principles NIMS the Incident Command System (ICS) and state emergency coordination processes.
Understanding of interagency operations communication systems and resource management during emergencies including riskbased prioritization of needs and resources.
Skill in supervising staff managing performance and maintaining operational readiness in a fastpaced highconsequence environment.
Ability to lead coordination efforts across multiple agencies and jurisdictions under stressful conditions while fostering collaboration transparency and trust.
Strong written and verbal communication skills for interacting with senior officials local governments partners and the public across multiple channels and platforms.
Ability to analyze complex incidents develop situational reports and provide timely recommendations that support informed decisionmaking and effective resource allocation.
Demonstrated ability to work independently and as part of a cohesive team in a highpressure environment adapt to changing conditions and support continuous improvement.
This is a fulltime position with a competitive salary and benefits package. The position is located at Fort Harrison Montana; telework options may be considered after successful completion of a probationary period. The position reports to the Response Bureau Chief.
Conditions of Employment:
Successful completion of background and driving records checks is required.
Must demonstrate the ability to work with and engage in diverse working environments within and outside the Department of Military Affairs.
Effective April 4 2026 this agency is participating in E-Verify to confirm employment eligibility. After accepting a job offer and completing Form I-9 your information will be submitted to the Department of Homeland Security and Social Security Administration for verification. For more information about E-Verify please visit the E-Verify website found here State of Montana has a decentralized human resources (HR) system. Each agency is responsible for its own recruitment and selection. Anyone who needs a reasonable accommodation in the application or hiring process should contact the agencys HR staff identified on the job listing or by dialing the Montana Relay at 711. Montana Job Service Offices also offer services including assistance with submitting an online application. Join Montana Disaster and Emergency Services as the State Emergency Coordination Center (SECC) Supervisor The State Emergency Coordination Center (SECC) is Montanas hub for statewide emergency coordination before during and after disasters. As the SECC Supervisor you provide daily leadership for the SECC team ensuring effective communication and coordination among state local tribal federal privatesector and voluntary agency partners. You are the primary administrative supervisor for four SECC Coordinators and maintain a high level of readiness and performance across the SECC including oversight of the daily operations of the State Disaster Warehouse. You advise Division leadership on SECC policies procedures and operational standards to maintain readiness and ensure compliance with the State Emergency Response Framework and the National Incident Management System (NIMS). You supervise SECC staff manage work assignments approve schedules and ensure SECC facilities systems and tools are ready to support incident coordination at any time. You oversee the State Disaster Warehouse including inventory management maintenance and logistics in support of statewide emergency response. You also lead blue sky operations including situational awareness routine information sharing and relationshipbuilding with partners. The SECC Supervisor develops and maintains written procedures for incident coordination resource management and situational awareness. You lead efforts to collect synthesize and share critical information with decisionmakers support SECC standard operating procedures and the SECC Operations Manual and integrate lessons learned from events and exercises into daily practice. You coordinate and participate in training exercises and afteraction reviews that strengthen Montanas emergency coordination capabilities. When the SECC is activated you may shift from routine supervisory duties to an operational role appropriate to the incident and activation level. You may be assigned an operational role during activations based on incident needs which may include SECC Manager or Deputy or other roles within the SECC incident management structure as directed by the Response Bureau Chief or designee. This position is a key leadership role within the Division ensuring readiness every day promoting teamwork and maintaining strong relationships across Montanas emergency management community. Duties Involve: Managing daily SECC operations battle rhythm and informationsharing processes. Supervising coaching and evaluating four SECC Coordinators; scheduling and workload management. Maintaining SECC plans SOPs the SECC Operations Manual and information/communication systems. Leading blue sky situational awareness activities and maintaining a common operating picture. Developing and delivering SECCrelated training exercises and afteraction reviews. Overseeing daily State Disaster Warehouse operations inventory facilities and logistics. Supporting disaster declarations and coordination with FEMA and other federal partners. Serving in assigned operational roles during SECC activations (up to or including serving as the SECC Manager or Deputy). Participating in emergency and afterhours response duty rotations or oncall coverage. Must be able to work effectively in a dynamic collaborative environment with partners across the state and multiple disciplines. State of Montana employment may qualify for student loan forgiveness under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program. This vacancy will remain open until March 30 2026 with application review beginning on March 31 2026.
State government does not discriminate based on race color national origin religion sex sexual orientation gender identity or expression pregnancy childbirth or medical conditions related to pregnancy or childbirth age physical or mental disability genetic information marital status creed political beliefs or affiliation veteran status military service retaliation or any other factor not related to merit and qualifications of an employee or applicant.Montana State Emergency Coordination Center Supervisor
Required Experience:
Manager
Key Skills
- Restaurant Experience
- Customer Service
- Hospitality Experience
- Management Experience
- Mediation Experience
- Guest Services
- Merchandising
- Experience with Children
- Leadership Experience
- Mentoring
- Supervising Experience
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About Company
The Montana Department of Labor & Industry wants to help both employees and employers to be happy on the job. We take seriously our mission to promote and protect the well-being of Montana's workers, employers and citizens, and to uphold their rights and responsibilities. Our agenc ... View more
