WORK FOR INDIANA

Begin a fulfilling career with the State of Indiana by joining one of the largest employers in the state, offering a range of opportunities across 60+ agencies. At the state, you’ll find competitive compensation, a robust benefits package and a commitment to work-life balance. Most importantly, you’ll have the chance to make a real and measurable impact on the lives of Hoosiers across Indiana.
About the Indiana Department of Homeland Security (IDHS):
The Indiana Department of Homeland Security (IDHS) leads Indiana’s emergency planning and operations, first responder training, and fire and building safety. The Indiana State Fire Marshal leads the Division of Fire and Building Safety (within IDHS), which oversees the enforcement of building codes and includes a fire investigations unit. The agency certifies and trains thousands of first responders and also hosts state-level exercises each year. IDHS also supports the state Emergency Operations Center (EOC), which leads response and coordination efforts for large-magnitude incidents.
Role Overview:
This position manages the State Emergency Operations Center (SEOC) in order to coordinate with and address the resource(s) and support needs of state and local emergency managers, coordinates and cultivates working relationships with various state agencies, and serves as a liaison to the agency’s many local, state, and federal partners. The SEOC Manager attends training, meetings, conferences, and events on behalf of IDHS. During activations, the incumbent will manage the SEOC to maximize the usage of personnel, resources, and available funding to preserve life and property before, during, and after an emergency or disaster situation. This is all accomplished in accordance with the State Emergency Operations Plan, National Incident Management System (NIMS) guidelines, and a modified Incident Command System (ICS). This position manages all operations conducted in the State’s primary multi-agency emergency operations center to include information management, appropriate critical decision making, and appropriate policy-level interaction. The SEOC Manager must monitor federal guidance and directives that impact operations and response issues and create implementation plans for the new and evolving guidance. This position requires 24/7 availability for response to the SEOC, after-hour inquiries, and assistance to federal, state, and local authorities. May be required to work long hours on little to no notice, including working any shift. The SEOC Manager is responsible for overseeing Watch Desk operations to include the scheduling and the hiring of Watch Desk Officers when there are vacancies. Ensures that the Officers assigned are fully trained and can perform all duties required of them
Salary Statement:
The salary for this position traditionally starts at $67,314.00 but may be commensurate with education or work experience.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES/DIRECT REPORTS:

This role may serve as a team lead for an assigned work group.

The essential functions of this role are as follows:

• Establish, monitor, and implement long-range objectives and specifying the strategies, KPIs, and actions to achieve them.
• Analyze operations to evaluate performance of the specific program or its staff in meeting objectives or to determine areas of potential cost reduction, program improvement, or policy change.
• Interpret and explain in-depth and complex policies, rules, regulations, or laws to organizations, government or corporate officials, or individuals.
• Develop and implement corrective action plans to solve organizational or departmental problems.
• Prepare and present reports for approval, including those for funding or implementation of services to executive leadership.
• Develop and oversee program financial or budget activities to fund operations, maximize investments, or increase efficiency.
• Develop and monitor program requirements to ensure it meets federal and state policies and grants compliance.
• Develop and supervise training of employees and consultants on program requirements and usage.
• Develop, coordinator, and deliver communication plans and communications.
• Preside over, or serve on, boards of directors, management committees, or other governing boards.
• Recruit, select, onboard, and train employees to ensure role responsibilities and expectations are clearly understood while providing opportunities to continue professional development.
• Set expectations, measure progress, provide ongoing feedback, and evaluate the performance of employees. Ensure work adheres to quality standards, deadlines, and proper procedures

The ideal candidate in this role should minimally have either

• a Master’s Degree and 5+ years of experience, or
• a Bachelor’s Degree and 7+ years of experience, or
• an Associate’s Degree and 9+ years of experience, or
• at least 11+ years of experience applying the below, outlined knowledge, skills, and abilities in a similar role