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Mid Atlantic Dispatch Assistant Center Manager (Emergency Management Specialist)

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania • Harrisburg, PA • 4h ago

Salary

$60,538.00 - $92,010.00 Annually

Location

Dauphin County, PA

Job Type

Civil Service Permanent Full-Time

Job Number

CS-2026-59633-76198

Department

Department of Conservation & Natural Resources

Division

CN Fors Fire Pro Div

Opening Date

11/02/2026

Closing Date

11/15/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

Job Code

76198

Position Number

50595620

Union

FOP - Lodge #92

Bargaining Unit

Pay Group

ST07

Bureau / Division Code

00388150

Bureau / Division

Bureau of Forestry, Forest Fire Protection Division

Worksite Address

1310 Elmerton Avenue

City

Harrisburg, Pennsylvania

Zip Code

17110

Contact Name

Christine Adkins

Contact Phone

717.772.5921

Contact Email

chadkins@pa.gov

THE POSITION

Answer the call to support critical emergency operations across the region! The Department of Conservation and Natural Resources is seeking a Mid Atlantic Dispatch Assistant Center Manager to help coordinate resources, personnel, and response activities during wildland fire and emergency incidents. This position plays a key role in keeping operations running smoothly and ensuring agencies receive the support they need. Join a fast-paced environment where your decisions help protect communities, natural resources, and public safety.

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

This position assists with the oversight of dispatch center operations that support wildland fire preparedness, suppression activities, and other emergency incidents. The role helps coordinate resources, maintain operational readiness, and support interagency partnerships across a multijurisdictional environment. As a Mid Atlantic Dispatch Assistant Center Manager, you will perform the following duties:

Dispatch Coordination: Coordinate the movement of personnel, equipment, and aircraft during wildland fire and emergency incidents

Resource Management: Evaluate operational needs and arrange appropriate staffing, machinery, and resources for response activities

Aviation Oversight: Schedule aircraft operations and coordinate transportation of personnel, equipment, and supplies

Program Administration: Assist with developing plans, procedures, schedules, budgets, and administrative processes for the dispatch center

Partner Collaboration: Maintain working relationships with local, state, federal, and other cooperating agencies to support incident response

Leadership Support: Serve as acting center manager when needed and provide updates, coordination, and operational guidance for dispatch activities

Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the

position description

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

Full-time employment

Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch, outside of fire season.

During fire seasons (March 1 to May 31 and October 1 to December 1), the Center operates seven days per week, and employees schedule will vary.

Travel and mandatory overtime during emergency response and scheduled overtime during periods of elevated emergency response.

Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time, on Ad-hoc basis. In order to telework, you must have a securely configured high-speed internet connection and work from an approved location inside Pennsylvania. If you are unable to telework, you will have the option to report to the headquarters office in Harrisburg. The ability to telework is subject to change at any time. Additional details may be provided during the interview.

Salary:In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.

You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

Successful completion of the Emergency Management Trainee program (Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title, as determined by the Office of Administration);or

Two years of professional experience in the development, coordination, or promotion of emergency management programs such as disaster relief, public safety, flood mitigation and resiliency, and emergency management in government, industry, education, or the military; and a bachelor's degree; or

An equivalent combination of experience and training that includes one year of professional experience in the development, coordination, or promotion of emergency management programs such as disaster relief, public safety, flood mitigation and resiliency, and emergency management in government, industry, education, or the military.

Special Requirements:

This position requires possession of a valid driver's license which is not under suspension.

This position requires certification in the following courses from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Emergency Management Institute,

... For full info follow application link.

The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.

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