Area 7 Coordinator

Agency

Safety

Division

Dept of Public Safety

Job Classification Title

Emergency Management Area Coordinator (S)

Position Number

Grade

NC17

About Us

The Department of Public Safetys mission is to safeguard and preserve the lives and property of the people of North Carolina through preparation prevention and protection with integrity and honor. Our agency houses many public safety divisions including Emergency Management Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Alcohol Law Enforcement Samarcand Training Academy and the North Carolina National Guard. Join us along with our more than 3000 employees and 12000 National Guard members in providing exceptional public safety services to the citizens of North Carolina.

Description of Work

The Area 7 Coordinator position will serve as a liaison and representative between the NC Division of EmergencyManagement (NCEM) and NCEM Area 7 consisting of Edgecombe Harnett Johnston Nash Wake and Wilson counties.

This position will evaluate local government Emergency Management programs identifying weaknesses related to disaster mitigation preparedness response and recovery. The selected candidate will assist local governments in the development of capabilities to address and strengthen identified areas of weakness. The Area 7 Coordinator will serve in a primary response capacity for the Division including responding routinely to emergencies and disaster situations in the assigned area or statewide.

The Area 7 Coordinator position is home-based with limited supervisory oversight from the Central Branch Manager. This position is subject to be dispatched to serve as a responder to an affected county anywhere in the state or be sent on a response mission to another state through the Emergency Management Assistance Compact. The Area 7 Coordinator is subject to be on-call for emergency / disaster response on a 24-hour / day basis and serve as on-call duty officer for the Central Branch Office for a one-week period on a rotating schedule.

NOTE: While the Central Branch Office is in Burlington NC the Area 7 Coordinator must live in-state in the assigned area of Edgecombe Harnett Johnston Nash Wake or WIlson counties or currently live in-State within 25 miles of the assigned area or be able to relocate within 180 days of hire.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

This is an anticipated vacancy. The position is expected to be available May 2026.

The Area 7 Coordinator position is located at NCEMs Central Branch Office which is 780 Plantation Drive Burlington NC 27215.

This is a full-time 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.

DPS 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. Management Preferences including Knowledge Skills and Abilities (KSAs) are not required but may be used to determine the pool of most qualified applicants. Managers may also choose to interview/select applicants who demonstrate Management Preferences.

All work history and education (including accurate dates of employment/attendance) must be documented on the application. Work experience may include internships volunteerism and full and part-time work. A complete all-inclusive application maximizes an applicants 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 substitute for a complete application.

Management Preferences:

Experience in the preparedness response recovery and/or mitigation phases of emergency management during disasters and/or emergencies.

Working knowledge of emergency management laws and policies at the local state and/or Federal level.

Hazardous Materials and search and rescue incident response experience.

Experience using common emergency management applications such as: WebEOC NC Terms or ESRI AGOL Tools.

ICSand 400 level certifications and Hazards Incident Management Team (AHIMT) training and/or certifications and credentials.

The 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.

Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program

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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: Experience

Applicants seeking Veterans 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 was 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. PREA Hiring and Promotion Prohibitions Selected applicants for positions which are subject to PREA will undergo a PREA-specific background check. Our agency supports second-chance employment for individuals who were previously incarcerated or justice involved and we invite all potential applicants to apply for positions for which they may be qualified. Due to the nature of work performed in our agency prior convictions and/or charges may prohibit employment for positions which are subject to PREA or other position-specific background checks.

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Minimum Education and Experience

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 the Education and Experience Equivalency Guide for details.

Bachelors degree from an appropriately accredited institution and three years of experience in directing the operations of a governmental or military agency including one year of experience in emergency planning or response operations; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

EEO Statement

The State of North Carolina is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and dedicated to providing employees with a work environment free from all forms of unlawful employment discrimination harassment or retaliation. The state provides reasonable accommodation to employees and applicants with disabilities; known limitations related to pregnancy childbirth or related medical conditions; and for religious beliefs observances and practices.

Recruiter:

Elizabeth C Gray

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