Public Assistance Program Coordinator. Emergency Management Program Specialist 2 Camp Murray, WA The Washington Military Department's Emergency Management Division is hiring within the Public Assistance program to support disaster recovery efforts related to the December 2025 floods (4906-DR-WA). This is a project position that is anticipated to last up to 12 months. We are seeking a dynamic, detail-driven Public Assistance Program Coordinator to join our Emergency Management Division and help guide disaster recovery from crisis to resilience. In this role, you will oversee the delivery of public assistance programs that support local governments and eligible organizations after disasters. From coordinating funding and ensuring compliance to leading teams and partnering with stakeholders, you'll be at the center of helping communities rebuild stronger. About the Emergency Management Division. The Emergency Management Division (EMD) is part of the Washington Military Department. EMD leads and coordinates mitigation, preparedness, response, and recovery in Washington State to minimize the impact of disasters and emergencies on the people, property, environment, and economy. The state's Emergency Management Division is a civilian (non-military) division of the Washington Military Department. Public Assistance Program Overview. The Public Assistance program administers the state and federal public assistance and infrastructure program for all disasters designated as a Presidential Declared Disaster. The Public Assistance Program enables governments, communities, non-profit organizations, and tribes to recover from the immediate and long-term impacts of disasters and emergencies. The program provides state and federal funds to these agencies for the repair and restoration of damaged public facilities, as well as to reimburse the agencies for a portion of the costs associated with emergency work and debris removal due to the disaster. About the Washington Military Department. Protecting people is our passion. At the Washington Military Department, we combine our unique talents to create safer communities and ensure our neighbors and loved ones can recover from whatever emergency might arise. Our agency unites civilian employees with members of the Washington National Guard, creating a team that is deeply committed to public service. We go home at night knowing that our day-to-day work supports activities that truly make a difference. Whether that's partnering with our communities to prepare for a disaster, leading an emergency response, hiring top-notch talent or supporting at-risk kids at our Washington Youth Challe. N - Ge Academy - the Washington Military Department seeks to safeguard our way of life and those that call Washington home. To learn more about the Washington Military Department, visit: In addition to job fulfillment, the Washington Military Department offers an excellent benefits package which includes exceptional health care coverage, a retirement savings plan and job training opportunities. Duties As a professional coordinator you will assist in the administration and management of the Public Assistance (PA) Program for federally declared disasters within the State of Washington. Delivery of the program will require you to: Provide professional level grant management, program management, project management, financial management, and technical support to eligible sub-recipients. Monitor projects and grants as well as enforcing performance period timelines. Monitor project and grant revenues and expenditures of sub-recipient funds. Coordinate and assemble assessments for debris removal, emergency measures, and public facility infrastructure damage. Coordinate the development and maintenance of accounting and auditing spreadsheets, databases and information systems. Identify, document, coordinate and assemble wildfire operational impact and threat assessments for inclusion in the Governor's requests to the FEMA Regional Administrator. Prepare and delivery PA Program training seminars, technical workshops, and program outreach presentations. Serve in an operational capacity in the State Emergency Operations Center and/or Disaster Field Office during emergencies and disasters. Qualifications REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS Two years of experience as an Emergency Management Program Specialist 1; ORA bachelor's degree AND two years of professional level experience in emergency management, financial management (grants, contracting, claims management, budgeting), training/education, public information/affairs, program/project management, environmental analysis/planning, civil/structural engineering, legislative affairs, and/or urban planning. Additional qualifying experience will substitute, year-for-year, for the education requirement. A master's or PhD. degree will substitute for one year of the experience requirement. ADDITIONAL CONSIDERATIONS Experience: Many types of work experience will provide the type of professional level experience that can qualify you for one of these positions. The experience list provides examples of the ideal types of background, but this list is not meant to be exclusive. People from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply. Customer service, to include experience working in a client-focused environment to solve programs, provide solutions, and communicate effectively. Account management to include maintaining professional relationships, delivering exceptional customer service on a day-to-day basis, and providing a high-level of service delivery. Grant/contract management to include experience in the development, negotiation, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of grants/contracts for federal, state, local government, or private entities. Project management and/or coordination experience with construction, infrastructure, or public works projects. Public speaking to include teaching, training, and/or presenting to small or medium size groups to teach a skill or relay critical information. We are seeking candidates with the following attributes:Critical thinking - Ability to accurately interpret and apply policy principles in a variety of situations and contexts. Problem solving - Ability to think outside of the box to resolve complex program issues. Proactive engagement - Consistently makes the effort to maintain communication with applicants (customers), team members and program leadership. Team player - Flexible and willing to pitch in whatever capacity is necessary to meet shifting program requirements. Self-starter - Works independently with minimal supervision to ensure program and project tasks, objectives, and milestones are met on-time. We are also seeking candidates with the skills and abilities to:Analyze and apply complex and technical material such as federal and state laws; federal Code of Federal Regulations; federal and state directives, regulations, policies, etc. Effectively communicate using clear written and verbal communication skills. The ability to take action to learn and grow. The ability to take action to meet the needs of others. Use Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Access, and SharePoint) to develop complex documents in support of program objectives.