Communications Program Specialist - Program Planner 3

Job Title

Iowa Department of Homeland Security and Emergency Management (HSEM) is seeking an individual that is resourceful, detail oriented, organized, and contributes positively to the team. The successful candidate will serve the citizens of Iowa by working in statewide 911 Program, Alert Iowa Program, and on the Communications and Technology team. The candidate will work with a variety of public and private partners. Must be able to work a minimum of 40 hours a week. Overtime may be required during times of disaster response and recovery operations.

The Iowa Homeland Security and Emergency Management's Mission Statement is Enhancing the quality of life for Iowans by preparing our State and building resilient communities. The person selected for this position will demonstrate actions and behaviors guided by the HSEMD's four core values:

• MISSION ORIENTED - We are resolute in our service to Iowans
• INTEGRITY - We conduct ourselves with honesty and are transparent in our actions
• DISTINGUISHED - We are leaders in our field
• ONE TEAM - We collaborate, connect, and share

The successful candidate for this complex position will be organized, motivated, and innovative in problem solving. The position reports to the Communications and Technology Bureau Chief, but also works closely with a variety of team members in the department to ensure program objectives are being met. The position's primary work location is in Johnston, IA. Desired skills and abilities include:

• Possess a high degree of organizational skills
• Process driven and willing to learn
• Communication skills to include writing, speaking, listening and negotiating
• Effective time management skills
• Professional with a strong work ethic
• Reliable and self-discipline
• Resilient and agile

You will be an integral member of the HSEM team working primarily in the statewide 911 and Alert Iowa Programs. This position will support the department's mission by:

• Provide program support to the statewide 911 Program.
• Provide program support to the Alert Iowa Program (statewide emergency notification system).
• Provide assistance and guidance to our 911 and Alert Iowa partners.
• Maintain and create necessary planning and guidance documents.
• Provide training to our partners.
• Test and support various communications technologies.
• Be available to staff a position during activation of the State Emergency Operations Center (SEOC), during or outside of normal working hours. Activation may be for a real event or exercise participation.
• This position will also perform other duties as assigned.

What We Offer You:

• Competitive pay and benefits package including health, dental, flexible spending, and life insurance.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development.
• Paid time off effective immediately (biweekly vacation, separate sick leave, accruals rollover on a yearly basis, and 9 paid holidays per year).
• Iowa Public Employee Retirement System (IPERS) Retirement Package with employer match
• Retirement Investors Club (RIC) (Employer Sponsored Retirement Plan).
• Optional 401A plan with employer contributions: The State makes match contributions into the employee's selection of investments in a 401(a)-employer match account. The match is $1 for every $1 contributed up to a $75 monthly maximum.
• Employee Discount Programs from variety of vendors (vision, cellular, fitness, recreation, season passes, travel, counseling; legal, financial).

Travel: Some travel required.

Working Hours:

7:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. or 7:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. or 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

This position will require a presence in the office on a regular basis. There will be a potential option for some remote work once on-boarding and training have been completed, but this is not a full time remote work position.

HSEM is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition, consistent with applicable state and federal policies and regulations.