Job Description

Emergency Management Program Supervisor

Recruitment # 251209-0512AR-001

Location Middletown, CT

Date Opened 12/12/2025 2:00:00 PM

Salary $100,522.00 - $130,661.00/year

Job Type Open to Statewide Employees

Close Date 12/22/2025 11:59:00 PM

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• Introduction

The State of Connecticut ( , Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection (DESPP ( US) ) is recruiting for an Emergency Management Program Supervisor ( to serve within the Division of Emergency Management and Homeland Security (DEMHS ( US) ) in Middletown, Connecticut.

This position is full time on first shift, Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM until 4:30 PM.

POSITION HIGHLIGHTS

• Work closely with local, state, federal, tribal, and private sector partners, the Division of Emergency Management and Homeland Security (DEMHS) provides a coordinated, integrated program for statewide emergency management and homeland security;

• Serve as Operations Supervisor and oversee a 24/7 on-call staff responsible for supporting municipal emergency managers statewide;

• Support the Operations and Logistics unit, which may also contain roles in Emergency Alerting, Operations, Logistics, along with support for the Incident Management Teams and the Urban Search and Rescue Team;

• Support the State Emergency Operations Center (SEOC).

Please see EXAMPLES OF DUTIES section below for more information.

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. DESPP is structured on three key Strategic Pillars created by Commissioner Ronnell Higgins ( .

Operational Efficiency, Efficacy and Excellence - Making decisions through the thoughtful and informed use of data - Challenging the "that's the way it's always been done" construct-i.e., thinking outside the box as to how we can improve - Constantly seeking better results

Shared Fiscal Responsibility - Recognizing our collective responsibility to steward the agency's resources - Realigning planned budgetary actions to ensure that they are in taxpayers' interests - Preparing together for potential budget stresses and fiscal challenges

Ethics and Accountability - Critically and constantly measuring our practices against our policies - Performing quarterly performance evaluations agency-wide to measure success and flag areas needing improvement - Regularly engaging external partners for feedback and assessments - Opening our doors to Connecticut students and workers for apprenticeships, internships, and career pathways

Selection Plan

IMPORTANT NOTES FROM DESPP:

Candidate selected for an interview must provide the following at the time of interview:

State Employees:

• Two (2) most recent performance evaluations and a completed CT-HR-13 form ( .

Candidates who have been selected for employment with the Department of Emergency Services & Public Protection are subject to a detailed background investigation, including a fingerprint supported state and federal criminal history record check along with reference checks. Selection for employment is contingent upon satisfactory completion of the background investigation. Click here ( to complete the Criminal Convictions addendum.

Also considered in this selection process: Any pending or disciplinary history within the past 2 years and review of attendance records. Failure to provide the required documents listed above or submit your application accurately and on time, will eliminate you from the recruitment process.

FOR ASSISTANCE IN APPLYING:

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BEFORE YOU APPLY:

• Meet Minimum Qualifications: Ensure you meet the Minimum Qualifications listed on the job opening by the job closing date. You must specify your qualifications on your application. The minimum experience and training requirements listed must be met by the close date on the job opening, unless otherwise specified.

• Educational Credits: List your earned credits and degrees from accredited institutions accurately on your application. To receive educational credits towards qualification, the institution must be accredited. If the institution of higher learning is located outside of the U.S., you are responsible for providing documentation from a recognized USA accrediting service which specializes in determining foreign education equivalencies to the contact listed below by the closing date listed on the job posting.

• Resume Policy: Per Public Act 21-69 ( , resumes are not accepted during the initial application process. As the recruitment process progresses, candidates may be required to submit additional documentation to support their qualification(s) for this position. This documentation may include: a cover letter, resume, transcripts, diplomas, performance reviews, attendance records, supervisory references, licensure, etc., at the request and discretion of the hiring agency.

• Preferred Shift/Location: Select all location(s) and shift(s) you are willing to work on your application. Failure to do so may result in not being considered for vacancies in that specific location or shift.

• Timely Submission: All application materials must be received by the job posting deadline. You will be unable to make revisions once you officially submit your application to the State. Late submissions are rarely accepted, with exceptions only for documented events that incapacitate individuals during the entire duration of the job posting. Request exceptions by emailing [email protected] .

• Salary Calculations: For current state employees, salary calculations are not necessarily comparable from one of the three branches of state government (i.e., Executive, Legislative, Judicial) to the other.

• Note: The only way to apply to this posting is via the 'Apply' or 'Apply Online' buttons on the official State of Connecticut Online Employment Center job posting.

AFTER YOU APPLY:

• Referral Questions: This posting may require completion of additional Referral Questions (RQs), which must be completed by the questionnaire's expiration date. If requested, RQs can be accessed via an email sent to you after the job close date or by visiting your JobAps Personal Status Board (Certification Questionnaires section).

• Prepare For An Interview: Interviews are limited to those whose experience and training are most aligned with the role. To prepare, review this helpful Interview Preparation Guide to make the best impression!

• Stay connected! Log in daily to your JobAps Personal Status Board to track your status and check email (including spam/junk folders) for updates and tasks.

• The immediate vacancy is listed above, however, applications to this recruitment may be used for future vacancies in this job class.

• Note: This position will be filled in accordance with contractual language, reemployment, SEBAC, transfer, promotion and merit employment rules. Candidates who are offered and accept a position with the State of Connecticut are bound by the State Code of Ethics for Public Officials and State employees, available at

QUESTIONS? WE'RE HERE TO HELP:

Due to high volume, we are unable to confirm receipt or provide status updates directly. For recruitment updates, please check your Personal Status Board and review our Frequently Asked Questions. If you have additional questions about the recruitment process, reach out to Ben Beaudry at [email protected] .

Join the State of Connecticut and take your next career step with confidence!

PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)

In the Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection this class is accountable for supervising staff engaged in planning, monitoring, evaluating and implementing the States Comprehensive Emergency Preparedness, Homeland Security and Radiological Emergency Response (RERP) plans, programs and procedures as required in Section 28-31 of the Connecticut General Statutes and other emergency preparedness guidelines.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

• Schedules, assigns, oversees and reviews the work of staff;

• Provides staff training and assistance;

• Conducts performance evaluations;

• Determines priorities and plans unit work;

• Establishes and maintains planning unit procedures;

• Develops or makes recommendations on development of planning policies and standards;

• Develops and manages internal and external training programs;

• Develops annual certification statement that assures that all federal requirements for planning, meetings and required projects are completed;

• Acts as liaison with other operating units, agencies and outside officials regarding planning unit policies and procedures;

• Prepares reports and correspondence;

• Assists in the preparation and administration of all agency budgets and funding, including the DHS/FEMA Emergency Management Performance Grant and the Connecticut Nuclear Safety Emergency Preparedness Fund;

• Prepares periodic reports;

• Uses personal computers to develop and maintain databases;

• May review and analyze legislative proposals and regulations;

• May serve as assistant to the Incident Commander or as the senior Emergency Operations Center Operations Officer in simulated or actual events;

• May be required to conduct briefings;

• May be required to write grant proposals;

• Performs related duties as required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY

• Considerable knowledge of

• current state and local Radiological Emergency Response Plan (RERP)/all-hazards plans and procedures, including homeland security plans;

• the principles of nuclear, biological, chemical and weather hazards;

• federal and state regulations applicable to emergency preparedness/management and associated programs;

• the incident command system;

• equipment and systems used in a nuclear, biological, chemical and weather emergencies;

• public information and media procedures;

• the national and state communications and alert systems;

• procedures and criteria to establish disaster preparedness programs;

• principles and practices of state and regional planning;

• Considerable

• interpersonal skills;

• oral and written communication skills;

• Ability to use EDP systems and software;

• Supervisory ability.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE

Eight (8) years of experience in planning, program development or grants management including developing written long term plans broad in scope and having impact on a number of operations.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SPECIAL EXPERIENCE

Two (2) years of the General Experience must have been in planning at the level of an Emergency Management Program Specialist.

NOTE: Planning is defined as collecting and analyzing technical data (social, environmental, economic, governmental), determining problems and concerns and developing long term plans accordingly. These are formal, written plans, i.e. statements of goals and objectives, recommended alternatives for action and policies and programs to achieve the goals and objectives. Generally, these plans will impact statewide activities or a large-scale corporation, which has branch or satellite facilities. Candidates must perform these types of duties the majority of time and the planning function must be the major thrust of the job.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SUBSTITUTIONS ALLOWED

• College training may be substituted for the General Experience on the basis of fifteen (15) semester hours equalling one-half (1/2) year of experience to a maximum of four (4) years for a Bachelor's degree.

• A Master's degree in emergency preparedness/homeland security, planning, public administration, public information or a closely related field may be substituted for one (1) additional year of the General Experience.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience supervising personnel in both administrative and operational settings;

• Experience making or delivering a presentation on behalf of an agency or department;

• Experience supervising projects to develop emergency management plans or procedures;

• Experience administering or participating in state, local, or federal emergency management or homeland security grant programs;

• Experience supervising work groups, task forces or committees;

• Experience with emergency management and homeland security training and exercise programs including design, development, execution and evaluation;

• Experience filling an emergency management position in an emergency operations center during real world incidents or exercises.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

• Incumbents in this class must possess and retain a valid Motor Vehicle Operator's license.

• Incumbents in this class may be required to travel.

• Emergency management drills and actual emergencies may require work outside of normal hours.

• On-call status may be required.

CHARACTER REQUIREMENTS

In addition to the checking of references and of facts stated in the application, a thorough background investigation of each candidate may be made by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and/or the Connecticut Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection before persons are certified for permanent appointment.

Conclusion

AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

The State of Connecticut is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and strongly encourages the applications of women, minorities, and persons with disabilities.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

As defined by Sec. 5-196 of the Connecticut General Statutes, a job class is a position or group of positions that share general characteristics and are categorized under a single title for administrative purposes. As such, a job class is not meant to be all inclusive of every task and/or responsibility.

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