North Dakota Department of Emergency Services

We're pleased to announce an upcoming workshop for local mitigation planning, available to local government officials, state officials, and others who are involved in the development of a local Mitigation Plan. Find more information on this and other courses at https://lnkd.in/eZRCrrpW . The course objective is to instruct participants how to define hazard mitigation and identify the benefits of mitigation planning; develop or update a local mitigation plan; and identify resources and guidance available for mitigation planning and plan implementation. The learner must achieve a minimum passing score of 75% on final knowledge assessments or demonstrate mastery on performance assessments or research assignments to earn the IACET CEU. NDDES offers FREE training courses to its Whole Community partners (including, but not limited to, law enforcement, fire services, emergency medical services, public health, healthcare providers, volunteer organizations, as well as those providing critical infrastructure services and other state agencies).

Be a part of something bigger: come join our team and serve your community! The Division of State Radio has openings for emergency dispatchers. You can now earn a bonus of up to $4,000 upon being hired! Visit https://lnkd.in/gcxQ_uQt for details and to apply online. For more information, call Patty at 701-333-2073.

Come join our team! We’re hiring a Terrorism Analyst to provide intelligence analysis and program support to the North Dakota Department of Emergency Services (NDDES) - Division of Homeland Security while advancing initiatives related to combating domestic violent extremism (DVE) and terrorism, both foreign and domestic. This position is located in Bismarck and requires an extensive background check and security clearance. View https://lnkd.in/gU29c6RT for specifics. For more information, call Cindy at 701-333-2082.

Just in time for #PublicSafetyTelecommunicatorsWeek, Come join our team! If you're looking to put your empathy and quick thinking to work to serve the public in a tremendously meaningful way come join our team that feels like family. https://shorturl.at/xQR38 Email Cindy at cpazdernik@nd.gov

Resident along the Missouri river, Sara Ness, says “it’s really heartwarming to know that the community worked together to make sure that everyone was safe.” See our recap of last week's successful mission to dislodge the ice jams that quickly brought Bismarck-Mandan into minor flood stages https://lnkd.in/gHXZKyGq

Come join our team! We have an opening for a Watch Center officer at the North Dakota Division of Homeland Security in the State Emergency Operations Center. Watch Center officers coordinate notification and emergency response-related activities with Whole Community partners, including voluntary organizations and the private sector, as well as local, state, tribal and federal agencies. This position supports the 24/7 Watch Center, which is tasked with monitoring incidents, emergencies and events within North Dakota. For details and to apply, visit https://lnkd.in/graTSjWn or call Cindy at 701-333-2082 for additional information.

Be a part of something bigger: come join our team and serve your community! The Division of State Radio has openings for emergency dispatchers. You can now earn a bonus of up to $4,000 upon being hired! Visit https://lnkd.in/gcxQ_uQt for details and to apply online. For more information, call Cindy at 701-333-2082.

Come join our team! We’re hiring a HR Business Partner to serve as a change agent and champion for new HR initiatives and programs as well as a consulting partner with agency leaders to align workforce strategy with agency objectives. This position is located in Bismarck and will provide guidance to agency leaders on HR-related issues. View https://lnkd.in/gMXm-fsa for specifics. For more information, call Cindy at 701-333-2082.

Come join our team! We're hiring a Strategic Communications Chief to lead our communications strategy and work with local, state, tribal and federal partners during emergencies and disasters. This position is located in Bismarck and also is responsible for media operations; organizing special events; such as press conferences; and leading legislative engagement efforts. Apply at https://bit.ly/3XLjbQH (search for "strategic communications chief"). For more information, call Cindy at 701-333-2082.

Congratulations to our entire emergency management team! For its commitment to excellence in disaster planning and response, as well as high-level organization and collaboration among more than 26 partner agencies, the State of North Dakota has earned consecutive accreditation from the Emergency Management Accreditation Program (EMAP). The EMAP Commission met Sept. 27 to officially confer the designation after conclusion of its on-site assessment. North Dakota’s was one of 13 emergency management programs to receive the designation last month. Read more at: https://bit.ly/3ZJsfq1