Emergency Services and Public Protection Project Manager Division of Emergency Management and Homeland Security Recruitment # 250207-8560MP-001 Location Middletown, CT Date Opened 2/10/2025 12:00:00 AM Salary $102,653* - $139,958/year (*New State Employees Start at Minimum) Job Type Open to the Public Close Date 2/19/2025 11:59:00 PM Go Back Apply View Benefits (https://www.jobapscloud.com/CT/jobs/?b=Benefits) + + + + Introduction Are you an emergency management professional with project management experience in disaster recovery and hazard mitigation, while working in a supervisory capacity? The State of Connecticut, Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection (DESPP (http://www.ct.gov/despp) ) is recruiting for a Project Manager (https://www.jobapscloud.com/CT/specs/classspecdisplay.asp?ClassNumber=8560MP&R1=undefined&R3=undefined) to serve within the Division of Emergency Management and Homeland Security. We're looking for a self-sufficient senior-leader who can dedicate their time equally to day-to-day projects and managing staff leadership while balancing any disaster/emergency management issues that arises, including EOC activation. If you have 8 or more years of professional experience in emergency management, planning, and staff training, this could be a fantastic opportunity for you! WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU + The opportunity to work for a Forbes top company: 'Forbes' State of Connecticut Ranked One of the Best Employers of 2023 (https://portal.ct.gov/DAS/Press-Room/Press-Releases/2023/Forbes-State-of-CT-Ranked) - State of CT Receives National Recognition for Offering Job Growth, Competitive Benefits, and Flexible Schedule + Professional growth and development opportunities + A healthy work/life balance to all employees + NEW: visit our new State Employee Benefits Overview page to learn more! Our state has a lot to offer - from fun activities for all ages, to great food and shopping, to beautiful state parks and forests, to our diverse cultures and rich history. Connecticut is a great place to live! Learn more about Connecticut here (http://www.ct.gov/visitct) . POSITION HIGHLIGHTS LOCATION: DESPP Headquarters in Middletown, CT with occasional opportunities for remote work SCHEDULE: This is a full time position, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM (8 hours per day), Monday through Friday YOUR ROLE Working closely with local, state, federal, tribal, and private sector partners, the Division of Emergency Management and Homeland Security (DEMHS (https://portal.ct.gov/demhs) ) provides a coordinated, integrated program for statewide emergency management and homeland security. This position is responsible for ensuring that appropriate hazard mitigation, resilience, and disaster recovery programs are implemented in order to mitigate and recover from natural and human-made emergencies and disasters. This position will also assume a critical role at the State Emergency Operations Center during times of emergency. In this role, you will be responsible for leading, managing, and coordinating the DEMHS Recovery, Mitigation and Resilience Unit, working alongside a multifaceted team and other counterparts involved with DESPP and across other state agencies. This is one of three management positions in DEMHS that make up the senior leadership team. Highlights of this position include: + Responsible for managing statewide hazard mitigation, resilience, and disaster recovery projects; + Responsible for managing federal hazard mitigation grant programs and disaster recovery funding projects to build, sustain, and improve our capability to prepare for, protect against, respond to, recover from and mitigate disasters and emergencies; + Responsible for managing the state’s Public and Individual Assistance programs following a major disaster declaration to help individuals and communities overwhelmed by all hazards, including acts of terrorism, natural disasters, or other emergencies + Responsible for managing the development, implementation, and maintenance of the Connecticut Natural Hazard Mitigation Plan and Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment (HIRA) including participation on the State Hazard Mitigation Planning Team; + Responsible for managing the development, implementation, and maintenance of the Connecticut Disaster Recovery Framework and serving on the Long-Term Recovery Committee; + Responsible for coordinating with the Department of Energy and Environmental Protection on the maintenance and implementation of the State of Connecticut Debris Management Plan: + Responsible for managing state damage assessment operations after disasters or emergencies occur: + Responsible for staffing a management or leadership position in the State Emergency Operations Center during activations. More details can be found in the class specification (https://www.jobapscloud.com/CT/specs/classspecdisplay.asp?ClassNumber=8560MP&R1=undefined&R3=undefined) . ABOUT OUR AGENCY The Connecticut Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection is committed to protecting and improving the quality of life for all by providing a broad range of public safety services, training, regulatory guidance and scientific services utilizing enforcement, prevention, education and state of the art science and technology. The Connecticut Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection is comprised of six divisions: + Commission on Fire Prevention and Control + Connecticut State Police + Emergency Management and Homeland Security* + Police Officers Standards and Training Council + Scientific Services + Statewide Emergency Telecommunications *Division of Emergency Management and Homeland Security DEMHS (https://portal.ct.gov/demhs) is charged with developing, administering, and coordinating a comprehensive and integrated statewide emergency management and homeland security program that encompasses all human-made and natural hazards, and includes prevention, mitigation, preparedness, response, and recovery components to ensure the safety and well-being of the citizens of Connecticut. You may learn more about our divisions and access their individual websites here (https://portal.ct.gov/despp/division-of-emergency-service-and-public-protection/divisions) . Selection Plan This is a competitive recruitment, open to the public. IMPORTANT NOTES FROM DESPP: Candidate selected for an interview must provide the following at the time of interview: State Employees: + Two (2) most recent performance evaluations and a completed CT-HR-13 form (https://portal.ct.gov/-/media/DAS/Statewide-HR/A---Z-Listing-Task-PDFs/Criminal-Convictions---Addendum-to-Application-for-Examination-or-Employment-Form---CT-HR-13.pdf) . Non-State Employees: + Two (2) professional references contact information (Name, Email and Phone Number) and a completed CT-HR-13 form (https://portal.ct.gov/-/media/DAS/Statewide-HR/A---Z-Listing-Task-PDFs/Criminal-Convictions---Addendum-to-Application-for-Examination-or-Employment-Form---CT-HR-13.pdf) . Candidates who have been selected for employment with the Department of Emergency Services & Public Protection are subject to a detailed background investigation, including a fingerprint supported state and federal criminal history record check along with reference checks. Selection for employment is contingent upon satisfactory completion of the background investigation. Click here (https://portal.ct.gov/-/media/DAS/Statewide-HR/A---Z-Listing-Task-PDFs/Criminal-Convictions---Addendum-to-Application-for-Examination-or-Employment-Form---CT-HR-13.pdf) to complete the Criminal Convictions addendum. Also considered in this selection process: Any pending or disciplinary history within the past 2 years and review of attendance records. Failure to provide the required documents listed above or submit your application accurately and on time, will eliminate you from the recruitment process. FOR ASSISTANCE IN APPLYING: Check out our Applicant Tips on How to Apply! Need more resources? Visit our Applicant Reference Library (https://portal.ct.gov/das/home/services-for-state-employees/statewide-human-resources/applicant-reference-library?language=en\_US) for additional support throughout the recruitment process. BEFORE YOU APPLY: + Meet Minimum Qualifications: Ensure you meet the Minimum Qualifications listed on the job opening by the job closing date. You must specify your qualifications on your application. The minimum experience and training requirements listed must be met by the close date on the job opening, unless otherwise specified. + Educational Credits: List your earned credits and degrees from accredited institutions accurately on your application. To receive educational credits towards qualification, the institution must be accredited. If the institution of higher learning is located outside of the U.S., you are responsible for providing documentation from a recognized USA accrediting service which specializes in determining foreign education equivalencies to the contact listed below. + Resume Policy: Per Public Act 21-69 (https://www.cga.ct.gov/2021/act/pa/pdf/2021PA-00069-R00SB-00056-PA.pdf) , resumes are not accepted during the initial application process. As the recruitment process progresses, candidates may be required to submit additional documentation to support their qualification(s) for this position. This documentation may include: a cover letter, resume, transcripts, diplomas, performance reviews, attendance records, supervisory references, licensure, etc., at the request and discretion of the hiring agency. + Preferred Shift/Location: Select all location(s) and shift(s) you are willing to work on your application. Failure to do so may result in not being considered for vacancies in that specific location or shift. + Timely Submission: All application materials must be received by the job posting deadline. You will be unable to make revisions once you officially submit your application to the State. Late submissions are rarely accepted, with exceptions only for documented events that incapacitate individuals during the entire duration of the job posting. Request exceptions by emailing DAS.SHRM@ct.gov. + Salary Calculations: For current state employees, salary calculations are not necessarily comparable from one of the three branches of state government (i.e., Executive, Legislative, Judicial) to the other. + Note: The only way to apply to this posting is via the ‘Apply’ or ‘Apply Online’ buttons on the official State of Connecticut Online Employment Center job posting. AFTER YOU APPLY: + Referral Questions: This posting may require completion of additional Referral Questions (RQs), which must be completed by the questionnaire’s expiration date. If requested, RQs can be accessed via an email sent to you after the job close date or by visiting your JobAps Personal Status Board (Certification Questionnaires section). + Prepare For An Interview: Interviews are limited to those whose experience and training are most aligned with the role. To prepare, review this helpful Interview Preparation Guide to make the best impression! + Stay connected! Log in daily to your JobAps Personal Status Board to track your status and check email (including spam/junk folders) for updates and tasks. + The immediate vacancy is listed above, however, applications to this recruitment may be used for future vacancies in this job class. + Note: This position will be filled in accordance with contractual language, reemployment, SEBAC, transfer, promotion and merit employment rules. Candidates who are offered and accept a position with the State of Connecticut are bound by the State Code of Ethics for Public Officials and State employees, available at www.ct.gov/ethics. QUESTIONS? WE’RE HERE TO HELP: Due to high volume, we are unable to confirm receipt or provide status updates directly. For recruitment updates, please check your Personal Status Board and review our Frequently Asked Questions. If you have additional questions about the recruitment process, reach out to Samantha Rivera at Samantha.Rivera@CT.Gov Join the State of Connecticut and take your next career step with confidence! PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK) In the Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection, Division of Emergency Management and Homeland Security this class is accountable for managing various programs and projects which support the purpose and mission of the department. EXAMPLES OF DUTIES + Directs staff and operations of various agency functional units as it relates to programs or projects including training and exercises, emergency management and homeland security regional offices and division operations; + Coordinates, plans and manages activities related to programs and projects, + Formulates program and project goals and objectives; + Develops or assists in development of related policy; + Interprets and administers pertinent laws; + Prepares or assists in preparing unit programs or project budget; + Maintains contacts with individuals within and outside of unit who might impact on program or project activities; + Assists and coordinates activities associated with Emergency Management and Homeland Security Advisory Council, + Assists and coordinates operations including emergencies and/or activations of the State Emergency Operations Center; + Prepares reports and maintains required documents; + Makes presentations before various groups regarding emergency management; + Leads the recruitment and hiring of staff, including outreach, interview and selection; + May evaluate staff; + Performs related duties as required. KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY + Considerable knowledge of and ability to apply + management principles and practices; + relevant state and federal laws, statutes and regulations; + Knowledge of + methods and techniques of project planning and management; + emergency management methods and practices; + Considerable + interpersonal skills; + oral and written communication skills. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE Eight (8) years of professional experience in emergency management including planning, training and operations. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SPECIAL EXPERIENCE Two (2) years of the General Experience must have been in a supervisory capacity. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SUBSTITUTIONS ALLOWED + College training may be substituted for the General Experience on the basis of fifteen (15) semester hours equalling one-half (1/2) year of experience to a maximum of four (4) years for a Bachelor's degree. + A Master's degree in emergency preparedness/homeland security, planning, public administration or a closely related field may be substituted for one (1) additional year of the General Experience. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS + Experience managing personnel in both administrative and operational settings. + Experience representing or making presentations on behalf of an agency or department including high level and/or high profile meetings + Experience managing projects to develop emergency management plans or procedures + Experience administering or participating in state, local, or federal emergency management or homeland security grant programs + Experience developing hazard mitigation plans or participating as a stakeholder in a multi-jurisdictional hazard mitigation planning process + Experience managing disaster recovery planning and operations including implementing post disaster programs to include FEMA individual and public assistance + Experience filling an emergency management position in an emergency operations center during real-world incidents or exercises SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS + Incumbents in this class are required to work On-Call status. + Incumbents in this class must obtain a Department of Homeland Security Secret Security clearance. + Incumbents in this class must possess and retain a valid Motor Vehicle Operator's license. + Incumbents in this class may be required to work outside of normal hours due to Emergency management drills and actual emergencies. + Incumbents in this class may be required to travel. CHARACTER REQUIREMENTS In addition to the checking of references and facts in the application a thorough background investigation of each candidate will be made by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and/or the Connecticut Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection before a candidate is certified for appointment. Conclusion AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER The State of Connecticut is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and strongly encourages the applications of women, minorities, and persons with disabilities. ACKNOWLEDGEMENT As defined by Sec. 5-196 of the Connecticut General Statutes, a job class is a position or group of positions that share general characteristics and are categorized under a single title for administrative purposes. As such, a job class is not meant to be all-inclusive of every task and/or responsibility. 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