Mitigation Specialist

Ohio Department of Public Safety – Emergency Management Agency

Report In Location – 2855 W. Dublin-Granville Road, Columbus, Ohio 43235

• Multiple pay increases over your first years of service!
• Free Parking!
• Free Gym Access!

• Under the direction of the Chief, Mitigation Branch, coordinates & monitors the agency’s participation in grant programs (e.g., federal & state mitigation & disaster assistance programs) through the administration of the Hazard Mitigation Assistance grant programs, & other federal & state programs;
• Works with state agencies & local governments to develop partnerships with all levels of government, the private sector, & voluntary organizations to create & maintain a comprehensive state mitigation program;
• Assists local political jurisdictions to develop mitigation plans & projects that meet federal regulations & state requirements;
• Provides training to state & local officials on mitigation planning, programs & procedures & processes related to effective management & monitoring of mitigation plans & projects to ensure compliance with federal regulations;
• Monitors work of, & assists in training of Disaster Relief Grant Employees during disaster mitigation operations;

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• Option 1: 2 years training or 2 years experience in emergency management, public or business administration;
  AND 2 years training or 2 years experience in disaster services & emergency operations;
  AND must be able to provide own transportation.
• Option 2: Completion of undergraduate major core program in emergency management, public or business administration;
  AND 2 years training or 2 years experience in disaster services & emergency operations;
  AND must be able to provide own transportation.
• Option 3: 2 years experience as Disaster Services Consultant 1, 64911;
  AND must be able to provide own transportation.
• or Equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications For Employment noted above.

Job

Skills:

Emergency Management

Agency Contact Name and Information: Alison Granger / argrangero.gov

Unposting Date: Jun 21, 2026, 8:59:00 PM

Work Location: EMA - EOC - JDF

Primary

Location:

United States of America-OHIO-Franklin County-Columbus

Compensation: $30.55 per hour

Schedule: Full-time

Work Hours: 8:00AM to 5:00PM

Classified Indicator: Classified

Union: OCSEA

Professional

Skills:

Customer Focus, Teamwork

Agency Overview: Emergency Management Agency Coordinates activities to mitigate, prepare for, respond to and recover from disasters, both natural and man-made.