Area 1 Coordinator

Agency Safety Division 70000075 Dept of Public Safety Job Classification Title Emergency Management Area Coordinator (S) Position Number 60084534 Grade NC17 About Us The Department of Public Safety's mission is to safeguard and preserve the lives and property of the people of North Carolina through preparation, prevention, and protection with integrity and honor. Our agency houses many public safety divisions, including Emergency Management, Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention, Alcohol Law Enforcement, Samarcand Training Academy, and the North Carolina National Guard. Join us along with our more than 3,000 employees and 12,000 National Guard members in providing exceptional public safety services to the citizens of North Carolina. Description of Work ***This is a REPOST. Previous applicants can apply.*** About NCEM: The mission of North Carolina Emergency Management is to enhance North Carolina’s resiliency through active collaboration, communication, and coordination of protection, prevention, mitigation, response and recovery measures. About the Eastern Branch: The mission of the Eastern Branch Office is to assist local governments within the Eastern Branch with with preparedness, response, recovery, and mitigation activities on a day-to-day basis and during emergencies, incidents, and events. About the Position: This Area 1 Coordinator position serves as a liaison and representative between the NC Division of Emergency Management (NCEM) and NCEM Area 1 consisting of Currituck, Camden, Pasquotank, Perquimans, Hertford, Chowan, and Dare counties. Job duties of this position include: Evaluating local government Emergency Management programs. Identifying weaknesses related to disaster mitigation, preparedness, response, and recovery. Assisting local governments in the development of capabilities to address and strengthen identified areas of weakness. Serving in a primary response capacity for the Division, including responding routinely to emergencies and disaster situations in the assigned area or statewide. This position works from a home office with limited regular supervisory oversight from the Eastern Branch Manager. This position is subject to be dispatched to serve as a responder to an affected county anywhere in the state or be sent on a response mission to another state through the Emergency Management Assistance Compact. This position is subject to be on-call for emergency / disaster response on a 24-hour / day basis and serve as on-call duty officer for the Eastern Branch Office for a one-week period on a rotating schedule. NOTE: While the Eastern Branch Office is in Kinston, NC, the Area 1 Coordinator must live in-state in the assigned area of Currituck,Camden, Pasquotank, Perquimans, Chowan, Hertford or Dare counties, or currently live in-State within 25 miles of the assigned area or be able to relocate within 180 days of hire. Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences Recruitment Range: $60,881 - $75,000 **Please note this posting will close at 11:59pm on 9/24/2026** This is a full-time position (40 hours per week) with State Benefits , including paid vacation, paid sick leave, paid holidays, retirement, and health insurance. To view an example of total compensation, please click here NC OSHR: Total Compensation Calculator. We value our employees and are committed to providing flexibility in work schedules. This position qualifies for teleworking on a part-time basis as part of the State Telework Program. DPS uses the Merit-Based Recruitment and Selection Plan to fill positions subject to the State Human Resources Act with the most qualified individuals. The Minimum Education and Experience (E&E) is REQUIRED to qualify for this position. Management Preferences, including Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs), are not required but may be used to determine the pool of most qualified applicants. Managers may also choose to interview/select applicants who demonstrate Management Preferences. All work history and education (including accurate dates of employment/attendance) must be documented on the application. Work experience may include internships, volunteerism, and full and part-time work. A complete, all-inclusive application maximizes an applicant’s potential to qualify for the position, as well as receive the highest possible salary if selected for the position. Salary will be based on relevant qualifications, internal equity, and budgetary considerations for the advertised position. Click here for more information and application resources. Resumes may be attached as a supplement to the application but are not a substitute for a complete application. Management Preferences: Experience in the preparedness, response, recovery and mitigation phases of emergency management during disasters and emergencies. Knowledge of emergency management laws and policies at the local, state, and/or Federal level. ICS 100, 200, 300, and 400 level certifications and Hazards Incident Management Team (AHIMT) training and/or certifications and credentials. Hazardous Materials and search and rescue incident response experience. Experience using common emergency management applications such as: WebEOC, NC Terms, or ESRI AGOL Tools. Supplemental Contact Information: The North Carolina Department of Public Safety (DPS) is an Equal Opportunity Employer who embraces an Employment First philosophy which consists of complying with all federal laws, state laws and Executive Orders. Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), we are committed to full inclusion of qualified applicants and will review requests for reasonable accommodation to perform essential job functions during the hiring process or while on the job. Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program For applicants with student loans, becoming a state employee may include eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program . Visit www.stud