Salary: $55,823.00 - $97,689.00 Annually Location : Wake County, NC Job Type: Permanent Full-Time Remote Employment: Flexible/Hybrid Job Number: 25-08823 Department: Dept of Public Safety Division: Emergency Management Opening Date: 07/14/2025 Closing Date: 8/29/2025 5:00 PM Eastern Job Class Title: Emergency Management Specialist Position Number: 60084552 Section: Operations / Emergency Services Salary Grade: NC16 Description of Work This is a repost for position 60084552. Previous applicants do not need to reapply for consideration. 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 CalculatorWe value our employees and are committed to providing flexibility in work schedules. This position qualifies for teleworking on a part-time basis as part of the State Telework Program.About the REP Program Manager position: The REP Program Manager will work closely with county representatives, other state agencies, federal agencies, and the utility on the REP program and interpret and disseminate information about regulatory changes to the program and potential impacts to plans and procedures. The selected candidate will also develop and manage emergency response plans, procedures, and guidelines for the state and counties as well as ensuring that they are in compliance with NUREG-0654 / FEMA REP-1 and serve as the main point of contact for the utility and federal agencies on radiological programs. The REP Program Manager will provide technical guidance to counties and state agencies in the development of plans and procedures that will enable and support the response to REP exercises and actual events. The selected candidate is responsible for coordination and collaboration across multiple Sections and Units within the Division to accomplish required duties. The REP Program Manager will utilize technical writing, public speaking, and presentation skills to represent the Division at various conferences and meetings. The REP Program Manager will develop and manage the annual REP budget and support the REP Task Forces at each of the four nuclear power facilities throughout the state. The REP Program Manager Responds to emergency activations as a member of the State Emergency Response Team (SERT) at the State EOC. This includes during disaster activations as well as a technical advisor during REP events and exercises. About the Operations Section: The primary mission of the Operations Section is to coordinate the delivery of assistance and services to local and tribal governments during emergencies and disasters. Additionally, the Operations Section is responsible for the coordination of response activities during implementation of the North Carolina Emergency Operations Plan including the identification, assignment and management of resources needed to accomplish incident objectives. During activations of the State Emergency Operations Center, the Operations Section provides overall incident management and support to State Emergency Response Team members. During daily operations, the Operations section provides incident management assistance and on-scene support to local governments by utilizing assigned resources and regional assets in addition to brokering mutual aid. About the Emergency Services Branch: The primary mission of the Emergency Services Branch is to provide coordination and State assistance to supplement local resources in response to medical care needs to victims of a major emergency or disaster; providing guidelines for those agencies directly or indirectly involved in providing firefighting and rescue support or fire and rescue resources; supporting both urban and non-urban Search and Rescue activities; response when actual or potential discharge and/or release of hazardous materials occurs; and for coordination of all State law enforcement resources to support local law enforcement in response to emergencies requiring State Assistance. The State EOP outlines the 5 functions the Emergency Services Program is responsible for; Fire Fighting, Hazardous Materials, Search and Rescue, Law Enforcement and Disaster Medical Services. These 5 functions detail the planning provision necessary to ensure the protection of the people of North Carolina from the effects of identified hazards to which North Carolina is vulnerable. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / Competencies 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. All work history and education (including accurate dates of employment/attendance) must be documented on the application. Transcripts may be attached to supplement education and work experience may include internships, volunteerism, and full and part-time work. Supplemental Questions are also a required part of the application: answers must reference education or work experience listed on the application. A complete, all-inclusive application maximizes an applicant's 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 substitution for a complete application.)Management Preferences: These skills are not required but managers may choose to interview/select applicants who demonstrate Management Preferences.
- Working knowledge of radiological emergency response as it pertains to government.
- Experienced with radiological emergency preparedness guidelines.
- Experience in developing radiological emergency preparedness training programs.
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements 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 oshr.nc.gov/experience-guide for details. Bachelor's degree from an appropriately accredited institution and one year of progressively responsible emergency management, emergency services, or other professional experience directly related to the area of assignment; or an equivalent combination of training and experience. Supplemental and Contact Information 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 For applicants with student loans, becoming a state employee may include eligibility for the Visit to learn more. 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: Military Experience • Applicants seeking Veteran's 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 were 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. Selected applicants for positions which are subject to PREA will undergo a PREA-specific background check. Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information regarding the status of your application. Please log in to your Government Jobs account and click Application Status. If you are selected for an interview, you will be contacted by the hiring manager. If you are no longer under consideration, you will receive an email notification. For technical issues with your application, please call the GovernmentJobs.com Applicant Support Help Line at 855-###-####. If there are any questions about this posting other than your application status, please contact Elizabeth Gray at NOTE: For temporary, contract or other supplemental staffing appointments: There are no paid leave, retirement or other benefits associated with these appointment types. For permanent and time-limited appointments:Eligible employees have benefits that include employee health insurance options, standard and supplemental retirement plans, NC Flex (a variety of high-quality, low-cost benefits on a pre-tax basis), and paid vacation, sick, and community service leave, to name a few. Paid parental leave is available for eligible employees. Some benefits require 30 + hours work/week for participation. 01 What is the highest level of COMPLETED education?
- High School Diploma or GED
- Associate's Degree
- Bachelor's Degree
- Master's Degree or Higher
- None of the Above
02 Do you have working knowledge of radiological emergency response as it pertains to government?
03 If you answered yes to the previous question, please provide example(s) of your working knowledge of radiological emergency response as it pertains to government, and indicate in which job(s) or educational experience(s) you gained this experience. If you answered no to the previous question, please put N/A below. 04 Do you have experienced with radiological emergency preparedness guidelines?
05 If you answered yes to the previous question, please provide example(s) of your working knowledge of radiological emergency preparedness guidelines, and indicate in which job(s) or educational experience(s) you gained this experience. If you answered no to the previous question, please put N/A below. 06 Do you have experience in developing radiological emergency preparedness training programs?
07 If you answered yes to the previous question, please provide example(s) of your experience in developing radiological emergency preparedness training programs, and indicate in which job(s) or educational experience(s) you gained this experience. If you answered no to the previous question, please put N/A below. Required Question