Planning & Polcy Dev Spec (Advanced Level) - Radiological (61041)
Office of Planning and Budget
GEMA/Homeland Security
Requisition Number: 422-61041aq
County of Vacancy: Fulton
Functional Area: General Support Services Recruitment Period: 1/28/2010 - 2/10/2010
Number of Openings: 1
Shift: First
Screening Type: Qualifications Assessment
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Annual Salary Minimum: $43,063.23
Annual Salary Maximum: $75,523.31
Salary Details: Position #00058400. Pay Grade 17. The hiring range for this position is $43,063/yr to $59,293/yr.
Duties & Responsibilities: The Georgia Emergency Management Agency (GEMA) is the lead state agency for coordination of emergency and disaster response activities.
The Radiological Emergency Preparedness (REP) program provides off-site emergency preparedness planning for the state’s nuclear power plants. This advanced level Planning and Policy Development Specialist is responsible for developing and maintaining radiological emergency preparedness plans and procedures. He/she serves as the lead radiological emergency preparedness planner and coordinates the radiological exercise and training program.
Specific responsibilities include:
• Maintaining an in-depth knowledge of complex radiological emergency preparedness program requirements
• Supporting the REP Program Director in the implementation on new guidelines and regulations
• Leading the team in the development, review and modification of the Georgia Radiological Emergency Preparedness Plan, Annexes, and procedures
• Coordinating with federal, state, local, and private sector partners in the acceptance and implementation of these plans and procedures
• Coordinating with program partners in the development and conduct of radiological preparedness exercises consistent with federal guidelines
• Managing the review of hazardous materials contingency plans of Local Emergency Planning Committee (LEPC) in support of the LEPC coordinator
Minimum Training & Experience: • Completion of 90 quarter hours (60 semester hours) at an accredited college or university and four years of related experience.
OR
• Bachelor's Degree in a related field from an accredited college or university and two years of related experience.
OR
• Master's Degree in related field from an accredited college or university.
OR
• Two years as Planning and Policy Development Specialist-WL (Planner 1).
Note: ‘Related field’ for this position is defined as: Planning, Public or Business Administration, Emergency Management, Environmental Sciences, Public Health, Medical Science, Medical or Radiation Health Physics, or other similar field applicable to program responsibility. Experience in a related area may substitute for degree on a year by year basis.
POSITION SPECIFIC MINIMUM QUALIFICATION:
Ability to travel overnight, statewide and regionally, as dictated by the functions of the position and the business needs of the agency.
Preferred Qualifications: • Master’s Degree in Planning, Public or Business Administration, Emergency Management, Environmental Sciences, Public Health, Medical Science, Medical or Radiation Health Physics , or other field applicable to program responsibility from an accredited college or university
• Extensive professional level public safety work experience, including experience in emergency management
• Competency in project management
• Competency in oral, written, and interpersonal communication
• Competency in applying technology to tasks
• Competency in reasoning, planning and evaluation
Exam & Evaluation Information: Resume Review
Additional Information: https://www.careers.ga.gov/jobsearch/jobdetail.asp?ReqNum=422-61041aq
The selected candidate will be required to pass a background investigation as a condition of employment. Items that may be examined in a background check include but are not limited to: credit records. criminal records, fingerprint records, education records, past employers, military records, state licensing/certification records, driving records, vehicle registration.
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Janice Harris
404-651-8583
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