Emergency Management Area Coordinator; Connecticut DMHS Region

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This is an extremely valuable and rewarding opportunity for emergency management professionals with at least six (6) years of professional experience in community planning, public communications, and/or information in the public sector. We invite you to apply!

Please Note: This position requires 24-hour on-call status with the possibility of emergency activation. It includes assignment of a state vehicle to respond to critical incidents, reporting to duty during inclement weather to local, state, or other incident command posts as needed, and other duties as assigned.

POSITION HIGHLIGHTS

• LOCATION:
  
  Waterbury, CT with occasional opportunities for remote work
• SCHEDULE:
  
  Full-time, with standard hours Monday-Friday first shift, but may fluctuate due to 24-hour on-call support for regional emergency management and CT Emergency Operations Center (EOC) activations.

BENEFITS AND WORK-LIFE BALANCE AT THE STATE OF CONNECTICUT

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• Opportunities for career advancement and training

The Region 5 Coordinator is one of five DEMHS Regional Coordinators providing critical public safety support to municipalities and, as needed, to the Governor's State Emergency Operations Center or DEMHS Regional Offices.

In this role, you will be part of the DEMHS Operations and Logistics team, working with other state agencies to assist municipalities with emergency management activities including mitigation, preparedness, response, and recovery.

Daily responsibilities include:

• local emergency operations planning
• coordination of mutual aid
• assisting municipalities to qualify for federal emergency funding
• serving as the primary contact for resource requests during emergencies

DEMHS Region 5 covers 43 municipalities in northwestern Connecticut, bordering Massachusetts and New York, including urban centers like Waterbury and Danbury, and rural areas in Litchfield County. The region's population is approximately 600,000, spanning 1,418 square miles. Each region has a Regional Emergency Planning Team (REPT) to coordinate activities.

ABOUT OUR AGENCY

The Connecticut Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection aims to protect and improve quality of life through public safety services, training, regulation, and scientific research, utilizing enforcement, prevention, education, and technology.

The department comprises six divisions:

• Commission on Fire Prevention and Control
• Connecticut State Police
• Emergency Management and Homeland Security
• Police Officers Standards and Training Council
• Scientific Services
• Statewide Emergency Telecommunications

DEMHS develops and manages a comprehensive statewide emergency management program covering all hazards to ensure citizen safety. Learn more about our divisions and their websites here.

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