This posting is for the State of Hawaii, Department of Defense, Hawaii Emergency Management Agency.

The position is located in Diamond Head, on the Island of Oahu.

Salary Range: Commensurate with Experience

If you have any questions regarding this non-civil service exempt position, please email Hawaii Emergency Management Agency at: dod.hiema.hr@hawaii.gov

The State Recruiting Office will refer all inquiries regarding this exempt position to the State of Hawaii, Department of Defense, Hawaii Emergency Management Agency.

This position is located in the Operations Branch, Hawaii Emergency Management Agency (HI-EMA), Department of Defense. The Operations Branch is responsible for functions related to the daily coordination of operational activities upon implementation of State emergency response plans. This position supervises the State Emergency Operating Center (SEOC) 24/7 Warning Section shifts.

This position also serves as a State Emergency Response Team (SERT) and Emergency Response Team (ERT) member during emergencies and disasters.

KNOWLEDGE:

Knowledge of English grammar, punctuation, and spelling. Good computer skills with the ability to use MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint. Solid mathematic knowledge. Basic map knowledge and basic understanding of weather patterns. Knowledge of Crisis Communication Systems such as AlertSense.

SKILLS / ABILITIES:

Ability to read and understand oral and written instructions, work under stressful conditions, speak and write clearly and concisely, and use computer and basic office equipment.

Demonstrates supervisory aptitude.

EDUCATION:

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.

EXPERIENCE:

Four (4) years’ work experience in emergency management, public safety, homeland security, or in crisis management which demonstrated the knowledge of emergency preparedness planning and the National Incident Management System.

Current valid Driver’s License to operate a vehicle in the State of Hawaii.

Must be able to obtain a security clearance.

Ability to work a 7-day, 24 hour rotating shift.

The State Emergency Operations Center (SEOC) is a closed environment without windows. The facility requires continuous maintenance and improvement. Incumbent must be able to work in such an environment. Other EOC locations may be activated as necessary.

Able to work effectively and efficiently in an open office environment and sites with periodic interruptions and distractions, moderate noise levels and under deadlines and pressure situations.

Conditions of work require the ability to be available at all times for additional hours of work with little or no advance notice, including weekends and beyond normal work hours with little rest to support emergency/disaster preparedness, mitigation, response, and recovery activities.

This position is exempt from the civil service and considered temporary in nature. Therefore, if you are appointed to the position, your employment will be considered to be "at will", which means that you may be discharged from your employment at the prerogative of your department head or designee at any time.

WHO MAY APPLY:

Legal Authorization to Work Requirement: The State of Hawaii requires all persons seeking employment with the government of the State shall be citizens, nationals, or permanent resident aliens of the United States, or eligible under federal law for unrestricted employment in the United States.

HOW TO APPLY:

Email the following documents to: dod.hiema.hr@hawaii.gov

• Your cover letter
• Detailed resume

Direct all inquiries regarding this position to:

Hawaii Emergency Management Agency at: dod.hiema.hr@hawaii.gov