Emergency Management Program Specialist
The State of Connecticut, Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection (DESPP) and Department of Emergency Management and Homeland Security (DEMHS) are recruiting an Emergency Management Program Specialist assigned to Hazard Mitigation located in Middletown, CT.
WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU
- The chance to work for a Forbes top company: State of Connecticut Ranked One of the Best Employers of 2023 - State of CT Receives National Recognition for Offering Job Growth, Competitive Benefits, and Flexible Schedule;
- Generous paid time off (vacation, sick and personal) plus 13 paid holidays;
- A Platinum Healthcare Plan, the nation’s best for state employees and dependents, according to a report by Georgetown’s Center on Health Insurance Reform and article by Ellen Andrews, Ph.D., along with comprehensive benefit offerings;
- State of Connecticut is an eligible Public Service Loan Forgiveness employer, meaning you may be eligible to have qualifying student loans forgiven after 10 years of service. Click here for more information.
In addition, the State puts an emphasis on:
- Providing limitless opportunities;
- Hiring for diversity and fresh perspectives;
- Performing meaningful work and;
- Encouraging a healthy work/life balance!
POSITION HIGHLIGHTS
- This position is full-time, following a first shift schedule, 40 hours per week, scheduled Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM.
- This position also offers the opportunity to work in a hybrid environment with the potential of following a flex schedule.
- In this position, the incumbent will serve as hazard mitigation grant program coordinator, develop hazard and risk assessments and profiles, draft natural hazard plans to include topics such as resiliency and climate change.
ABOUT US
DESPP 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.