Emergency Management Unit Supervisor (Technical Hazards Unit)

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Hiring Agency:

Military - Agency 31

Location:

Lincoln, NE

Hiring Rate:

$26.966

Job Posting:

JR2026-00022518 Emergency Management Unit Supervisor (Technical Hazards Unit) (Open)

Applications No Longer Accepted On (If no date is displayed, job is posted as open until closed):

02-05-2026

Job Description:

Location: Nebraska Emergency Management Agency, 2433 NW 24th Street, Lincoln NE

Job Duties:

Supervises, trains and assigns work to staff in order to achieve section goals and objectives; and formulates performance standards, conducts evaluations and initiates personnel actions. REP Unit includes the Emergency Management Program Specialist II (SERC Coordinator), Emergency Management Radiological Emergency Planning and Training Specialist I, Radiological Calibration Specialist, and Emergency Management Planning Specialist.

In collaboration with the supervisor, develops engagement strategies and addresses the coordination of program activities with key external stakeholder groups, to include federal, state and local entities.

Guides activities with local emergency management agencies, law enforcement, fire, and EMS representatives.

Performs budget and fiscal oversight responsibilities, to include the following activities: develops budget proposals for the review and approval by the public utilities that provide funding to support REP functions. Maintains accountability for all expenditures and manages the application of available dollars to address REP issues. Creates a work plan and proposed budgets to support planning and training issues associated with the WIEB.

Serves as the Watch Officer Supervisor on a rotational basis in support of the Watch Officer system.

Other duties as assigned.

 

Starting hourly pay rate is $26.966. Perm hire rate is $28.315 after a successful probationary period.

Requirements / Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications: Post high school coursework/training in one or more of the following areas; political science, public administration, regulation/urban/community planning, disaster planning, public safety program planning, transportation planning, military science or statics and experience in any of the following areas: government planning, military operations, public relations, Emergency Management planning/operations, or private/industrial operations management.

Preferred: In addition to the minimum qualification, extensive experience in supervision, goal setting and achievement. Supervision responsibilities include but not limited to timesheets, daily accountability, requests for travel, and requests for purchase, employee development and team building characteristics. Successful completion of the following FEMA/IS courses are also highly preferred: NIMS 300 & 400; FEMA IS Courses: 10, 11, 42, 100, 101, 111, 120, 130 200, 230, 235, 240, 241, 242, 244, 288, 302,362, 393, 650, 700, 703, 706 and 800.

Other: Background/motor vehicle request checks will be required prior to hire. Must have a valid driver's license. Must possess a valid driver's license at time of employment, incumbents in this case are assigned as an Watch Officer on a rotational basis. When serving as a Watch Officer, it is necessary that incumbents are available for emergencies on a 24-hour basis for a seven-day period. Additionally, incumbents must be available around the clock in the event of an emergency or natural disaster, must be able to report to the NEMA office within a timely manner and be available to travel away from home for up to two weeks at a time. Some overnight travel may be required and must be available to provide training weeknights, weekends and holidays as necessary. Ability to move/lift/push/pull up to 50 lbs. and should be able to work in outdoor temperature extremes. Must achieve and maintain an appropriate level security clearance.

 

Knowledge in all agency programs; Radiological and Hazardous Materials planning, the functional relationship between the federal, state, and local emergency management organizations; the state statutes pertinent to emergency management; emergency management planning and operations; management principles; the technical literature pertinent to emergency management programs; the proper channels for dissemination of program information; management organizations and organizational structures; principles and practices of urban, community and regional disaster planning; the methods and techniques of gathering and analyzing statistical data.

Ability to interpret and apply emergency planning and operations rules and regulations; organize and coordinate program activities with federal, state and local agencies; effectively interact with state and local governments, volunteer, and private organizations and other Emergency Management Agency staff; implement emergency operations plans and direct/coordinate rescue and survival activities; evaluate emergency situations and make sound recommendations based on current weather or disaster conditions and personnel/resources.

o  Stable employment and hours with regular salary increases
o  Thirteen paid holidays per year
o  Competitive benefits, paid time off, and retirement, agency free parking and flexible work schedules, military leave
o  79% employer-paid health insurance with four plans and coverage levels to choose from
o  Dental, vision, long and short-term disability, flex spending and health savings accounts, employee assistance program, employee discount program, and more
o  Generous vacation and sick leave earnings each year starting at 12 days each.
o  156% state-matched retirement for state plans
o  Stipend for eligible military retirees on TRICARE
o  A safe and secure environment with great teammates

 

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