Accreditation and Strategy Program Manager (Emergency Management Program Specialist 4)

Accreditation and Strategy Program Manager

This is a state agency civilian position and does not require military service affiliation. Are you a strategic thinker with a passion for driving excellence? The state's Emergency Management Division is seeking a dynamic and detail-oriented Accreditation and Strategy Program Manager to lead critical initiatives that enhance our state's emergency preparedness and response capabilities. In this important role, you will oversee strategic planning, performance measurement, and federally mandated activities, while managing the state's national Emergency Management Accreditation Program (EMAP) to ensure compliance with national standards and established best practices. You will also lead a Corrective Action Program and related improvement plans, playing a key role in driving continuous improvement throughout our emergency management operations. Additionally, you will contribute directly to disaster response by serving in the State Emergency Operations Center (SEOC) during activations and representing the state in Joint Field Offices (JFO) with FEMA or Disaster Field Offices (DFO) as needed. Join our team and make a lasting impact on the safety and resilience of our communities. The work of this person falls under the Director's Office and reports to the Deputy Director of the Emergency Management Division.

As a part of the Washington Military Department, the Emergency Management Division (EMD) leads and coordinates mitigation, preparedness, response, and recovery in Washington to minimize the impact of disasters and emergencies on the people, property, environment, and economy.

Protecting people is our passion. At the Washington Military Department, we combine our unique talents to create safer communities and ensure our neighbors and loved ones can recover from whatever emergency might arise. Our agency unites civilian employees with members of the Washington National Guard, creating a team that is deeply committed to public service. We go home at night knowing that our day-to-day work supports activities that truly make a difference.

Duties

Responsibilities include:

• Develop and implement strategies designed to bring cohesiveness and improved organizational effectiveness through continued needs-analyses and assessments to the EMD and the broader state emergency management program.
• Leads assessments of the Emergency Management program and EMD, tools and processes, including:
• Facilitates and manages the Emergency Management Accreditation Program (EMAP) as the subject matter expert in emergency management, business process improvement, and strategic initiatives.
• Facilitates and manages the EMD Continuous Improvement Program (CIP) requiring the implementation of corrective actions, improvement plans, and Stakeholder Preparedness Report (SPR) activities.
• Develops and implements the collection and analysis of Performance Management data. Communicates metric results to inform overall status of organizational effectiveness and alignment of strategic goals and objectives.
• Facilitates Strategic Planning efforts.
• Facilitates the process by which EMD develops, updates, and executes the EMD Strategic Plan (in close coordination with management to include the Deputy Director and Director).
• Serves in an operational capacity in the Emergency Operations Center and/or Disaster Field Office.

Qualifications

Required: One year of experience as an Emergency Management Program Specialist 3; OR A Bachelor's degree AND five years of professional level experience in emergency management, financial management (grant, contracting, claims management, budgeting) training/education, public information/affairs, program/project management environmental analysis/planning, civil/structural engineering, legislative affairs, and/or urban planning. AND (in addition to the experience listed above. This experience may be gained concurrently with the professional level experience listed above). Two years of experience in two or more of the following:

• Strategic planning (developing, facilitating and/or monitoring).
• Identify, track, and analyze metrics to measure organizational effectiveness.
• Leading and administering an Emergency Management Accreditation Program (EMAP) or similar program for an organization.
• Leading assessments of Emergency Management Programs.
• Facilitating and managing a Continuous Improvement Program (CIP) as the subject matter expert in exercise and real-world activations requiring the implementation of corrective actions, improvement plans, and Stakeholder Preparedness Report (SPR) activities.
• Program/project management - coordinating, monitoring, and evaluating a project or program having a specific goal to be achieved within a specific time frame.

Additional qualifying experience will substitute, year for year, for the education requirement. A Master's or Ph.D. degree will substitute for one year of the experience requirement. Desired: Experience: Two years of applied experience in Program Management. Knowledge of: EMAP standards Emergency Management Division and its programs. Skills and Abilities to: Ability to take action to meet the needs of others Ability to take action to learn and grow. Use Microsoft Office Suite (Word Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Access) to complex develop documents in support of program objectives.

Supplemental Information

Compensation: Wage/salary depends on qualifications or rules of promotion. Conditions of Employment: Must successfully complete the appropriate background checks required for employment. Must be willing to sign releases of information and shall not have access to any investigative materials and files. The processing of background checks can take up to six months post-employment. Failure to successfully pass a background check may be cause for termination. This position is represented by the Washington Federation of State Employees. Driver's License: Valid to drive in the State of Washington. Must meet requirements of the REAL ID Act. This is required for base access and will be required upon hire. Military Facility: Willingness to work on a Military Controlled Access Installation. Camp Murray uses the Defense Biometric Identification System (DBIDS) for entry to the installation. Must meet access requirements / background check which can be found in the Camp Murray Access Requirements Policy (Unified Policy No. 18-01 ). This includes possession of an Enhanced Driver's License, or other REAL ID Compliant Identification. Work Hours: A choice may be available between a Tuesday through Friday (4/10 schedule): Monday through Thursday (4/10 schedule): or Monday through Friday (5/8 schedule). Actual hours will start no earlier than 6:00 am and end no later than 6:00 pm, and will include core business hours of 8:00 am to 4:00 pm. Telework: This position may be eligible for occasional ad hoc telework. Emergency Assignment: Upon activation of the State Emergency Operations Center (SEOC) or Joint Field Office (JFO), incumbent may be required to work in an alternate location with rotating shifts, including weekends and evenings, in a highly stressful and fast-paced environment. Travel: Occasional statewide travel may be required up to 20% to include overnight stays.

Benefits

More than Just a Paycheck! Employee benefits are not just about the kind of services you get, they are also about how much you may have to pay out of pocket. Washington State offers one of the most competitive benefits packages in the nation. We understand that your life revolves around more than just your career. Like everyone, your first priority is ensuring that you and your family will maintain health and financial security. That's why choice is a key component of our benefits package. We have a selection of health and retirement plans, paid leave, staff training and other compensation benefits that you can mix and match to meet your current and future needs. Insurance Benefits Employees and their families are covered by medical (including vision), dental and basic life insurance. There are multiple medical plans with affordable monthly premiums that offer coverage throughout the state. Staff are eligible to enroll each year in a medical flexible spending account which enables them to use tax-deferred dollars toward their health care expenses. Employees are also covered by basic life and long-term disability insurance, with the option to purchase additional coverage amounts. To view premium rates, coverage choice in your area and how to enroll, please visit the Public Employees Benefits Board (PEBB) website. The Washington Wellness program from the Health Care Authority works with PEBB to support our workplace wellness programs. Dependent care assistance allows the employee to save pre-tax dollars for a child or elder care expenses. Other insurance coverage for auto, boat, home, and renter insurance is available through payroll deduction. The Washington State Employee Assistance Program promotes the health and well-being of employees. Retirement and Deferred Compensation State Employees are members of the Washington Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS). New employees have the option of two employer contributed retirement programs. For additional information, check out the Department of Retirement Systems' web site. Employees also have the ability to participate in the Deferred Compensation Program (DCP). This is a supplemental retirement savings program (similar to an IRA) that allows you control over the amount of pre-tax salary dollars you defer as well as the flexibility to choose between multiple investment options. Social Security All state employees are covered by the federal Social Security and Medicare systems. The state and the employee pay an equal amount into the system. Public Service Loan Forgiveness If you are employed by a government or not-for-profit organization, and meet the qualifying criteria, you may be eligible to receive student loan forgiveness under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. Holidays