Mitigation Program Representative (Program Analyst 2) - ID - 34646

Oregon Department of Emergency Management
Salary Range:

$5,320 - $8,141
Position Type:

Employee
Position Title:

Mitigation Program Representative (Program Analyst 2)
Job Description:

The Oregon Department of Emergency Management (OEM) is excited to announce a new opportunity for a Mitigation Program Representative (Program Analyst 2) to join our team! We welcome you to join us today!

The Department currently has an opening for two full-time Mitigation Program Representatives (Program Analyst 2) within the Mitigation Section of OEM in Salem, Oregon. These are full-time, limited duration positions. These positions have the opportunity to work remotely and support a hybrid (work from home/in office) work schedule. Remote work is evaluated periodically to ensure business needs are being met and can be adjusted at any time. Please note, applications may be used to fill future vacancies. 

The Mitigation Program Representative coordinate with and support the State Hazard Mitigation Officer (SHMO), Deputy SHMO, and/or Special Projects Coordinator in the administration and management of the State’s Hazard Mitigation Program objectives through a statewide natural hazards mitigation initiative accomplished, largely, with federal funding. Mitigation planning is essential to an effective statewide natural hazards mitigation program, and this position includes managing participation in local, regional and state hazard mitigation planning efforts to reduce or eliminate the loss of life, public infrastructure and private property due to natural disasters. This position supports the SHMO, Deputy SHMO, and/or Special Projects Coordinator and works closely with local, state and federal agency representatives to leverage other program resources and accomplish mitigation objectives in a timely and efficient manner.

General duties:

Coordinates the state’s grants related to mitigation, including working with state agencies, local jurisdictions, special districts and associations, academia, and others on natural hazards mitigation assistance grants and implementation of mitigation strategies.

Supports the development of multi-disaster grant programs, application development and review, technical assistance, evaluation, and closure process for hazard mitigation projects after Presidentially declared major disasters and/or FEMA non disaster competitive grants.

Reviews and approves with the SHMO and/or Deputy SHMO resources on behalf of the agency, state and locals.

Will provide technical assistance and support for State, Local, Tribal, or other eligible jurisdictions who are applying for HMA grants

Administer natural hazard mitigation activities, provides policy recommendations, and supports program development and implementation

During Joint Field Office (JFO) operations, acts as a coordinator for FEMA mitigation staff and contractors working on mitigation project development and specifications, and conducts field inspections to ensure compliance.

Advises the SHMO, Deputy SHMO, and/or State Coordinating Officer on all mitigation matters.

Acts as a point of contact and authority in non-structural flood hazard mitigation projects to assure program/project compliance relating to real estate acquisition, public policy/ordinance and hazard mitigation programs development.

For a copy of the position description, please email samantha.r.hoyle@oem.oregon.gov.

The Benefits of joining Our Team

It is the mission of Oregon Emergency Management (OEM) to lead collaborative state-wide efforts, inclusive of all partners and the communities we serve, to ensure capability to get help in an emergency and to protect, mitigate, prepare for, respond to, and recover from emergencies or disasters regardless of cause. To learn more about our team and the work we do, please visit Oregon Department of Emergency Management (OEM) website.

We foster fairness, equity, and inclusion to maintain a workplace environment where everyone is treated with respect and dignity regardless of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, age, veteran status, disability, or status as a victim of domestic violence, harassment, sexual assault, or stalking.

Employee benefits include:

Medical, vision, and dental insurance.

11 paid holidays per year.

10 hours of vacation leave earned per month.

8 hours of sick leave earned per month.

24 hours of personal business leave per fiscal year.

Pension and retirement programs.

Click here to learn more about State of Oregon benefits.

What do you need to qualify? 

Minimum Qualifications:

A Bachelor's Degree in Business or Public Administration, Behavioral or Social Sciences, or a degree related to the agency program that demonstrates the capacity for the knowledge and skills; and two years experience coordinating or administering a program
OR
Any combination of experience or education equivalent to five years of experience that typically supports the knowledge and skill requirements listed for the classification.

What we are looking for (Desired Attributes): 

Experience building relationships and communicating with multiple levels of government and/or Tribal partners on complex programs.

Experience working with internal/external customers.

Experience in project and program management, preferably in Grants, Planning, Training, and/or Exercise programs.

Demonstrated experience analyzing and restructuring processes for the purpose of integration and/or process improvement.

Experience working with State and/or Federal Grants.

Resume and Cover Letter

Note: You must clearly describe your experience in each area listed. Failure to provide this information may result in eliminating your application from further consideration.  

Additional information:

The salary listed is the non- Public Employee Retirement Systems (PERS) qualifying salary. If the successful candidate is PERS qualifying, the salary will reflect the 6.95% increase.

Finalists will be subject to a computerized criminal history check. Adverse background data may be grounds for immediate disqualification. 

Within three days of hire, all applicants will be required to complete the US Department of Justice Form I-9, confirming authorization to work in the United States. OEM does not offer visa sponsorship.

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Internal candidates currently employed by any State of Oregon agency must apply through their Workday employee account, ensuring their profile includes up-to-date job history and education, and that their application clearly demonstrates how their experience and/or education meets all minimum qualifications and desired attributes listed in the posting—all applicants who fail to follow these instructions will result in disqualification from this recruitment.

How to Apply:

Visit the State of Oregon job opportunities webpage to submit your application for the position. Please ensure the work history and education section is complete. If you are a current state of Oregon employees, you must apply through your employee Workday account.

Attach a cover letter and resume describing how you meet the qualifications and attributes for the position.

If you have questions about the recruitment or need assistance to participate in the application process, please contact the recruiter, Samantha Hoyle, at samantha.r.hoyle@oem.oregon.gov or 971-388-4742.

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Veteran's Preference:

The OEM provides veterans’ preference points to all eligible veterans. For privacy reasons, please do not attach veterans’ preference documents when initially applying. You will be sent a Workday “Task” to complete once you have submitted your application.  The “Task” will prompt you to provide the appropriate documentation for your Veterans’ Preference point selection. For more information, please go here: https://www.oregon.gov/jobs/Pages/Veterans.aspx.

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