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Program Manager Emergency Management

Location:
Jackson, MS
Posted:
July 28, 2025

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Resume:

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Byram, MS *****

Phone 601-***-****

E-mail: ********@***.***

James A. Curry, Jr.

Education

Alcorn State University, Lorman, Mississippi (1989 – 1994)

Bachelor of Science in Biology

Licensed Real Estate Broker, Mississippi

Licensed Independent Claims Adjuster, Mississippi

Professional experience

MEMA, Pearl Mississippi (08/01/2024- Present)

Emergency Management Officer II, WIPP Program Manager, Radiological Emergency Program Coordinator

Responsible for Planning, developing, and implementing statewide Radiological emergency management program. Assists with Complex emergency and disaster programs and/or operate as project team leader. Directed and responded to emergencies, disasters and provided public assistance. Process request for information or assistance. Coordinated the distribution and tracking of disaster funds. Radiological waste isolation pilot program manager. Trained thousands of public service workers and volunteers on Incident Command Systems, Radiological Emergency Management and Hazardous Materials Management.

Jackson State University, Jackson, Mississippi (04/04/22-10/04/2023) Environmental Health and Safety Manager

Responsibilities included campus wide health and safety management. Evaluate safety compliance and write policies to maintain compliance with OSHA and state and federal regulations. Trained faculty and staff on Incident Command Systems, other safety systems and best industrial hygiene practices.

MEMA, Pearl Mississippi (11/01/2019-04/04/2022)

Emergency Management Officer II

Responsible for Planning, developing, and implementing statewide emergency management program. Assists with Complex emergency and disaster programs and/or operate as project team leader. Directed and responded to emergencies, disasters and provided public assistance. Process request for information or assistance. Coordinated the distribution and tracking of disaster funds.

Jackson State University, Jackson, Mississippi (9/1/98-5/2008)

Radiological Safety Officer/ Safety officer CSET.

Perform inspections and surveys to ensure compliance with Federal, State, and Local laws, policies, and guidelines. Train faculty, staff and students on the procedures and guidelines of use of radioactive materials and hazardous materials.

MS State Department of Health, Jackson, Mississippi (9/1/95 – 9/1/98) Sr. Health Physicist

Performed inspections and surveys of industrial, commercial, medical, and research facilities using radioactive materials and/or x ray devices to ensure compliance with Federal and State regulations. Emergency response field team leader.

Metro City Realty, Inc., Jackson, Mississippi (present)

Licensed Real Estate Broker & Owner

Over 25 years real estate experience. Specializing in REO, foreclosures and first-time home buyers. Multi-million-dollar Producer – multiple years. Managed over $3 million in private investor funded projects. Experienced in commercial real estate and valuation.

References Available upon request



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