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Disaster and Response Recovery Officer #00268 Job no: 5045391 Work type: Restricted Full-Time Location: Richmond (City), Virginia Categories: Information Technology Title: Disaster and Response Recovery Officer #00268 State Role Title: Emergency Coordinator III Hiring Range: Commensurate with experience and qualifications ($70,000-$80,000) Pay Band: 5 Agency: Dept of Emergency Management Location: Region One - 3310 Deepwater Terminal, Richmond, VA 23234 https://www.vaemergency.gov/divisions/regions-and-local/region-one Agency Website: www.vaemergency.gov Recruitment Type: General Public - G Job Duties The Virginia Department of Emergency Management (VDEM) is seeking highly driven and qualified candidates for the position of Disaster and Response Recovery Officer in our Region One office. The Disaster and Response Recovery Officer will be responsible for providing routine, direct, and comprehensive hand-on all hazards emergency management support to assigned localities and tribes under the direction of the Chief Regional Coordinator. This role serves as a representative of VDEM and a liaison for state and regional stakeholders. The Disaster and Recovery Officer is responsible for ensuring adequate emergency management support for localities, tribes, and field-level state agency activities by coordinating the integration of related program activities consistent with the mission of VDEM and the Commonwealth's Emergency Management system. This position requires frequent travel within the region. Duties include but are not limited to: - Coordination, delivery, monitoring, and compliance activities related to the development and maintenance of emergency management programs for assigned localities and tribes. - Providing a full range of planning, training, exercises, and fiscal and operational guidance needed for all phases of the emergency management program to include prevention, protection, mitigation, response, and recovery for the assigned region. - Participates in local, tribal, and region-wide meetings, workshops, or exercises that relate to emergency management and public safety. - Respond to emergencies and provide assistance when requested by localities, tribes, directed by the agency or otherwise as deemed necessary. This position may be required to provide emergency response in other regions, as necessary. - Regularly coordinates and communicates with regional stakeholders through both formal and informal meetings with local, state, and private sector emergency management officials. -Foster positive relationships and engage with representatives from federal agencies, non-governmental organizations, as well as the local and state partners. - Represent VDEM, Chief Regional Coordinator, and Regional Support Division Director, as needed. All VDEM employees are designated as essential personnel and may be required to work during emergency situations, such as inclement weather, and natural or man-made disasters/events as directed. This may require irregular work hours, work at locations other than the official duty station, and may include duties other than those specified in the employee's official EWP. Minimum Qualifications - Considerable knowledge of the role of the state, local, tribal, and federal governments in emergencies; emergency response programs, policies, and procedures; and federal and state program regulations. - Strong knowledge of program management, with proven expertise in conducting needs assessments, planning, monitoring, and evaluating emergency management programs. - Proven ability to analyze and evaluate the effectiveness of local and tribal emergency management programs. - Ability to coordinate planning, safety, and field operations activities, and accurately assess potential emergency situations. - Skilled in recommending solutions and making decisions in high-stress environments. - Strong understanding of interpreting state and federal regulations and adapting to changes in program activities. - Excellent communication skills (written and verbal) to include possessing the ability to communicate with individuals at various levels (staff, general public, and public officials). - Strong customer service, with a focus on meeting the needs of internal and external stakeholders. - Strong ability to build rapport, foster consensus, and encourage collaboration among regional, state, local, and tribal stakeholders. - Excellent organizational skills, with the ability to plan and prioritize tasks, set objectives, and achieve results effectively. - Proficient in problem-solving and making independent decisions that align with VDEM's mission, demonstrating sound judgment in emergency management for assigned localities and tribes. - Strong computer skills and proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook). - Must possess a valid driver's license and satisfactory driving record. Additional Considerations - Experience interacting with government officials and program stakeholders. Special Instructions You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to "Your Application" in your account to check the status of your application for this position. Applications will only be accepted on-line through the State Job website. Applications must include all work history and references. The decision to interview an applicant is solely based on the information provided in the application materials. Therefore, it is essential to provide enough information to make this assessment. Employment is contingent upon satisfactory results of a fingerprint-based criminal history background check, Division of Motor Vehicle check, employment reference check, and E-Verify. The selected candidate must complete a State of Personal Economic Interests as a condition of employment, if applicable (Va. Code 2.2-3114). Other financial, credit, driving, or degree verification checks prior to employment may be required for certain positions. A one-year probationary period is required of all newly hired and re-hired Commonwealth of Virginia employees. The salary for this position is negotiable up to the maximum hiring range listed in this posting. Offers will not be made outside of the hiring range. This is a restricted position due to the funding source. Reasonable accommodations are available to persons with disabilities during application and/or interview processes per the Americans with Disabilities Act. Minorities, Individuals with disabilities, Veterans, and people with National Service experience are encouraged to apply. VDEM does not provide sponsorship to prospective or current employees. Applicants applying for a position with our agency must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of employment. The Virginia Department of Emergency Management is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Contact Information Name: Human Resources Phone: (804) 912-7254 Email: Recruitment@vdem.virignia.gov In support of the Commonwealth's 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 AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019. Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process. Advertised: 11 Mar 2025 Eastern Daylight Time Applications close: 25 Mar 2025 Eastern Daylight Time Whatsapp Facebook LinkedIn Email App

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