Mid Atlantic Dispatch Assistant Center Manager (Emergency Management Specialist)

THE POSITION Answer the call to support critical emergency operations across the region! The Department of Conservation and Natural Resources is seeking a Mid Atlantic Dispatch Assistant Center Manager to help coordinate resources, personnel, and response activities during wildland fire and emergency incidents. This position plays a key role in keeping operations running smoothly and ensuring agencies receive the support they need. Join a fast-paced environment where your decisions help protect communities, natural resources, and public safety. DESCRIPTION OF WORK This position assists with the oversight of dispatch center operations that support wildland fire preparedness, suppression activities, and other emergency incidents. The role helps coordinate resources, maintain operational readiness, and support interagency partnerships across a multijurisdictional environment. As a Mid Atlantic Dispatch Assistant Center Manager, you will perform the following duties: Dispatch Coordination: Coordinate the movement of personnel, equipment, and aircraft during wildland fire and emergency incidents Resource Management: Evaluate operational needs and arrange appropriate staffing, machinery, and resources for response activities Aviation Oversight: Schedule aircraft operations and coordinate transportation of personnel, equipment, and supplies Program Administration: Assist with developing plans, procedures, schedules, budgets, and administrative processes for the dispatch center Partner Collaboration: Maintain working relationships with local, state, federal, and other cooperating agencies to support incident response Leadership Support: Serve as acting center manager when needed and provide updates, coordination, and operational guidance for dispatch activities Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description. Work Schedule and Additional Information: Full-time employment Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch, outside of fire season. During fire seasons (March 1 to May 31 and October 1 to December 1), the Center operates seven days per week, and employees schedule will vary. Travel and mandatory overtime during emergency response and scheduled overtime during periods of elevated emergency response. Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time, on Ad-hoc basis. In order to telework, you must have a securely configured high-speed internet connection and work from an approved location inside Pennsylvania. If you are unable to telework, you will have the option to report to the headquarters office in Harrisburg. The ability to telework is subject to change at any time. Additional details may be provided during the interview. Salary: In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable. You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices. REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY QUALIFICATIONS Minimum Experience and Training Requirements: Successful completion of the Emergency Management Trainee program (Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title, as determined by the Office of Administration); or Two years of professional experience in the development, coordination, or promotion of emergency management programs such as disaster relief, public safety, flood mitigation and resiliency, and emergency management in government, industry, education, or the military; and a bachelor’s degree; or An equivalent combination of experience and training that includes one year of professional experience in the development, coordination, or promotion of emergency management programs such as disaster relief, public safety, flood mitigation and resiliency, and emergency management in government, industry, education, or the military. Special Requirements: This position requires possession of a valid driver…

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