Recovery Senior Advisor

Agency

Safety

Division

70000075 Dept of Public Safety

Job Classification Title

Emergency Management Section Manager (NS)

Position Number

65033457

Grade

NC18

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 is REPOST. Previous applicants need not apply.**

About NCEM:
The mission of North Carolina Emergency Management is to enhance North Carolina's resiliency through active collaboration, communication, and coordination of efficient and effective preparedness, response, recovery and mitigation of all natural and man-made hazards and threats.

About the Recovery Section:
The primary mission of the Recovery Section to manage and implement efficient and effective disaster recovery programs as authorized under N.C.G.S. 166A and other relevant legislation.

About the Position:
This senior‑level position within the Division of Emergency Management provides high‑level leadership, guidance, and strategic coordination for statewide disaster recovery programs. The Emergency Management Recovery Senior Advisor serves as the principal advisor on recovery operations and is responsible for ensuring the effective, timely, and compliant delivery of state and federal disaster recovery services to eligible survivors, communities, and applicants. The Recovery Senior Advisor leads coordination efforts with state agencies, federal partners, and NCEM senior leadership to support planning and implementation of recovery programs, including Individual Assistance, Public Assistance, Temporary Housing, and specialized programs tailored to the unique needs of impacted communities.

This role provides senior‑level leadership in coordinating and conducting preliminary damage assessments with local, state, and federal partners for Type I and Type II Disaster Declarations. The position also supports education, communication, and information sharing with NCEM Operations Branches to ensure recovery activities remain synchronized throughout all phases of the recovery process. The Recovery Senior Advisor assists the Recovery Chief with strategic planning, personnel oversight, contracting, and budget/program management for the Recovery Section. Deployment to Joint Field Offices or other locations across the state may be required for extended periods to support statewide recovery coordination. The position may supervise staff to ensure effective implementation of specialized recovery programs.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

**This is an EHRA/Administrative Officer position.**

**Please note that this posting will close at 11:59pm on 8/17/2026.**

**All NCEM new hires are required to report in-office/on-site for the first 90 days of employment.**

Recruitment Range:

$63,927 - $100,000

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 ap