Emergency Coordinator #01407 Apply
Title: Emergency Coordinator #01407
State Role Title: Emergency Coordinator III
Hiring Range: $43,453 - $52,000
Pay Band: 5
Agency: Virginia Department of Agriculture
Location: VDACS CENTRAL HEADQUARTERS
Agency Website: www.vdacs.virginia.gov
Recruitment Type: General Public - G
Job Duties
**This is a Quasi Full-Time (32 hours per week) position with a competitive benefits package and flexible work schedule.**
The Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (VDACS) is seeking an Emergency Coordinator to support Virginia agriculture, consumer protection, and environmental stewardship. This position provides coordination of emergency services, operations, and planning in support of the agency's mission and strategic plan. The Emergency Coordinator is expected to assist all areas of the agency with emergency planning, training, and response; provides leadership to Virginias Emergency Support Function 11 team; maintain and update the agencys Continuity of Operations Plan; assist the agency's efforts in operating pet shelters in support of Virginia human state managed shelters; support staff during various emergencies that could impact VDACS to include potential animal disease outbreaks; assist with policy review and development at the state level, review and analyze external regulations and laws, and perform research and policy analysis relating to emergency preparedness, response, and worker safety in the agribusiness sector; and work on various projects to support the agency. This position will be on call and have to occasionally respond to emergencies after business hours and on weekends.
Minimum Qualifications
Comprehensive knowledge of emergency management principles and practices, services, operations and planning techniques preferably as related to public health or consumer protection. Demonstrate ability to plan, set goals and objectives to achieve results; to make sound analytical decisions; and to work independently. Ability to develop and promulgate teamwork and coordination within the agency while working with internal and external clients, state and federal agencies, agency staff and management, and industry and consumer groups and citizens. Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing; proven customer service skills; effective presentations skills. Proven experience in developing and maintaining positive working relationships with diverse internal and external individuals and groups. Proficiency in the usage of computers and Microsoft Office. Experience managing and tracking projects. Current or recent experience in a similar type of position that includes planning, developing and implementing emergency, regulatory, or agricultural programs. Must have and maintain a valid drivers license with a driving record that reflects a sense of responsibility for highway safety. Must be able to achieve and maintain the requirements of Agency VEST Liaison and Emergency Management Coordinator in Executive Order 41 (2019) and any future directives with specified timeframes.
Additional Considerations
A combination of related education, training and experience indicating possession of the preceding knowledge, skills, and abilities to include knowledge of emergency management and agribusiness may substitute for education and experience.
Special Instructions
You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or rsum is submitted successfully. Please refer to Your Application in your account to check the status of your application for this position.
This is a Quasi Full-Time (32 hours per week) position with a competitive benefits package and flexible work schedule.
Final candidate must successfully complete a fingerprint-based criminal background check.
If you have been affected by DHRM Policy 1.30 Layoff, and possess a valid Interagency Placement Screening Form (Yellow Card) or a Preferential Hiring Form (Blue Card), you must submit the card before the closing date for this position. The Card may be submitted with the state application as an attachment.
Contact Information
Name: Human Resources
Phone:
Email: hr.vdacs@vdacs.virginia.gov
In support of the Commonwealths commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their Certificate of Disability (COD) provided by a Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor within the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their Certificate of Disability. If you need to get a Certificate of Disability, use this link: Career Pathways for Individuals with Disabilities, or call DARS at 800-552-5019, or DBVI at 800-622-2155.
Each agency within the Commonwealth of Virginia is dedicated to recruiting, supporting, and maintaining a competent and diverse work force. Equal Opportunity Employer
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