DEPARTMENT OF MILITARY AFFAIRS TRANSFER OPPORTUNITY

CLASSIFICATION: NG911 Program Supervisor (Program and Policy Supervisor)
SCHEDULE AND PAY RANGE: 81/03
TYPE OF VACANCY: Full-Time Permanent Classified
LOCATION: Office of Emergency Communications
CONTACT: Michele Sorum, michele.sorum@widma.gov
POSTING DEADLINE: Monday, May 11, 2026

WHO MAY APPLY:

Employees within the DMA who are in a pay range counterpart to 81/03 and those at a higher level for voluntary demotion. To determine whether a movement is a promotion, transfer, or demotion, employees can enter their current classification and the classification of the vacancy on the Counterpart Determination tool posted on the Department of Administration, Division of Personnel Management website.

PAY:

For current permanent state employees, pay will be set in accordance with the State Comp Plan.

JOB DUTIES:

This position will provide personnel supervision, program supervision, analysis, planning, coordination, and implementation of activities related to Next Generation 9-1-1 (NG9-1-1) within the DMA. On a daily basis this position reports directly to the Section Chief of OEC.

This position is responsible for working with internal staff and external partners to provide program and policy planning, implementation, and analysis for NG9-1-1; contract management for NG9-1-1; assisting in the procurement process and development of requests for proposals and request for bids; working with and providing support to relevant committees and working groups; and developing and maintaining a detailed understanding of the NG9-1-1 program within the OEC; making decisions within delegated authority and consulting with and advising agency leadership on program updates and issues. 

The position will research and produce public documents and briefings on assigned program areas.  The incumbent must possess program area knowledge, project management skills, strong verbal and written communication skills, expertise in a variety of planning methodologies and be able to master new information quickly and accurately. The position requires a working knowledge of public safety communications including but not limited to NG9-1-1, public safety answering points (PSAPs) operations, grants, and government procurement and budgeting processes. The position interacts with a wide range of state, local and federal officials, including elected and appointed officials; private and non-profit organizations; tribes; and members of the press and public. In addition, the incumbent will be doing public presentations on programs related to the OEC.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Candidates who meet minimum qualifications will have experience with:

• Experience working within 9-1-1/NG9 1 1 (e.g. at a 911 center, administering contracts for 9-1-1) or with 9-1-1 related technologies (e.g., ESInet, GIS, CPE and CAD).
• Experience leading projects and/or programs including planning, scheduling, and coordinating deliverables.
• Experience with full-cycle grant administration (application, award, reporting, reimbursement, closeout).
• Experience in fiscal planning, including budget preparation, tracking expenses and reporting to interested parties.

In addition to the minimum qualifications, well-qualified candidates will also have the following preferred qualifications:

• Experience preparing and conducting public meetings, presentations, and reports, including adjusting content to accommodate diverse audiences requiring differing levels of technical information.
• Experience presenting program information to diverse audiences (elected officials, councils/subcommittees, tribes, vendors/public) and facilitating meetings/working groups.
• Experience with public sector procurement or purchasing procedures, policies and regulations.
• Experience supervising staff (performance management, training/retention planning, workload assignment).

HOW TO APPLY:

If you are interested in being considered for this position, please submit a current resume and a letter of interest describing how your training, education and work experience matches the qualifications listed above. 

Submit these materials by email to Michele Sorum, Human Resources Specialist at michele.sorum@widma.gov.  Be sure to put “NG911 Program Supervisor” in the subject line to ensure prompt attention.

To be considered for this opportunity, materials must be received no later than 11:59 p.m. om Monday, May 11, 2026.  Questions regarding this position and eligibility determinations, can be directed to the contact listed above.