Overview
The Department of Building and General Services - Office of Safety & Security is seeking an Emergency Preparedness Specialist who can assist state office Safety Committees to establish, update, and refine Emergency Procedure Plans (EPP) to identify, prevent, mitigate, and respond to emergencies, risks, and hazards. The ideal candidate will have strong communication skills and have experience in emergency planning, making presentations, conducting training, and facilitating drills and exercises. Instructor certification in CPR and First Aid is highly desirable.
Firefighting, EMT, law enforcement, emergency dispatching, or certain military experience is preferred but not required.
Applicants must successfully complete a fingerprint-supported criminal background check prior to employment.
Environmental Factors
Duties require travel throughout the State, for which requires a valid Vermont driver's license. Private means of transportation may be required. Duties are generally performed in an office setting; however, exposure to dangerous situations is occasionally encountered. Incumbent may be exposed to objectionable material and information as part of the investigative process. Incumbent may occasionally be exposed to adverse weather conditions, hostile people, and people displaying mental health behaviors. Expected to move and carry various equipment in the performance of their duties. Response to emergencies may require the incumbent to run, walk or stand for long periods of time, lift/move obstacles or barriers and wear a uniform. Duties may not always adhere to a standard daily or weekly schedule and there is potential for occasional no-notice overtime.
Equal Opportunity Employer
The State of Vermont celebrates diversity, and is committed to providing an environment of mutual respect and meaningful inclusion that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. The State does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, HIV Status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, membership in an employee organization, family medical history or genetic information, or family or parental status. The State’s employment decisions are merit-based. Retaliatory adverse employment actions by the State are forbidden.
