Mitigation Specialist

Mitigation Specialist

Organization:
Public Safety

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

Work Location:

EMA - EOC - JDF 2855 W Dublin-Granville Road, Columbus, Ohio 43235

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

Primary Job Skill:
Emergency Management

Technical

Skills:

Emergency Management

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.

Ohio Department of Public Safety – Emergency Management Agency Report In Location – 2855 W. Dublin-Granville Road, Columbus, Ohio 43235

Perks of Working for the Ohio Department of Public Safety
• Multiple pay increases over your first years of service!
• Free Parking!
• Free Gym Access!

What You'll Do as a Disaster Services Consultant 2

• 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;

At the State of Ohio, we take care of the team that cares for Ohioans. We provide a variety of quality, competitive benefits to eligible full-time and part-time employees*. For a list of all the State of Ohio Benefits, visit our Total Rewards website ! Our benefits package includes:

• Medical Coverage
• Free Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance premiums after completion of eligibility period
• Paid time off, including vacation, personal, sick leave and 11 paid holidays per year
• Childbirth, Adoption, and Foster Care leave
• Education and Development Opportunities (Employee Development Funds, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, and more)
• Public Retirement Systems ( such as OPERS, STRS, SERS, and HPRS ) & Optional Deferred Compensation ( Ohio Deferred Compensation )

* Benefits eligibility is dependent on a number of factors. The Agency Contact listed above will be able to provide specific benefits information for this position.

OPTION 1: 2 yrs. trg. or 2 yrs. exp. in emergency management, public or business administration; AND 2 yr. trg. or 2 yr. exp. in disaster services & emergency operations; AND must be able to provide own transportation.

OPTION 2:

-Or completion of undergraduate major core program in emergency management, public or business administration; AND 2 yrs. trg. or 2 yrs. exp. in disaster services & emergency operations; AND must be able to provide own transportation.

OPTION 3:

-Or 2 yrs. exp. as Disaster Services Consultant 1, 64911; AND must be able to provide own transportation.

-Or equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications For Employment noted above.

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Job

Skills:

Emergency Management

Supplemental Information

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