Disaster Coordinator​/State -Scene Coordinator - ESP

We respect and embrace the experiences, knowledge and contributions of our team members. We strive for a culture of belonging and balance by upholding our values:
Stewardship, Integrity, Collaboration, Respect and Innovation. We are passionate about Missouri, our role to preserve, protect and enhance our environment and we are committed to serving its citizens. We believe our mission and vision serves a greater purpose and will be felt for generations to come.

Please note
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The salary range listed in this job description is a base salary. Applicants eligible for years-of-service adjustments or shift differentials may exceed salary range listed above.

This position will be located at 2710 West Main Street, Jefferson City, Missouri 65109
. General work hours are 8-5 Monday to Friday with occasional after hours and travel, including responding to environmental emergencies 24 hours a day. The candidate must live within 45 minutes of the primary office location listed above for response purposes. The candidate must have the ability to wear respiratory protection and personal protective equipment.

• You will serve as the team lead of the Emergency Support Function (ESF) #3 (Public Works and Engineering). These duties require coordination and supervision of a team of responders, throughout the division and department, to the State Emergency Operation Center during declared state emergencies. It also involves coordination and participation in many disaster-related exercises and training events.
• You will be the department liaison for Recovery Support Function (RSF) #6, Natural and Cultural Resources, within the Missouri Disaster Recovery Framework (MDRF).
• You will be the department liaison at SEMA Regional Coordination meetings
• Sit as a Homeland Security Advisory Committee (HSAC) voting member
• Sit as a DNR representative on the Missouri Bio-security Committee
• You will be the department’s Continuity of Operations (COOP) and Continuity of Government (COG) coordinator.
• You will provide on-scene response to environmental emergencies, manmade and natural disasters which may include oversight of cleanup contractors and responsible parties, directing a state contractor, working with other agencies and the public providing technical assistance and direction.
• You will attend local emergency planning committee meetings, regional homeland security oversight committee meetings, and additional planning and response-related functions.
• You will answer the Department’s 24-hour emergency spill reporting hotline, and coordinate/communicate with Department management, regional office staff, program staff, and other agencies concerning hazardous substance spills to the environment. Collect detailed documentation and take photographs at incidents for submission of timely reports for an incident.
• You will become proficient with multiple pieces of monitoring and detection equipment and perform maintenance, calibration, and inspection on equipment including personal protective equipment.
• You will support emergency and disaster planning within the Department and thoroughly understand Chapter  Revised Statutes of Missouri regulations.

• This position is required to obtain and maintain a valid driver’s license and credentials adequate to access federal facilities (REAL I.D compliant).

• Hazardous Materials:
  Knowledge of hazardous materials and waste and their uses, interactions, dangers, production, handling, storage, and disposal.
• Incident Management:
  Knowledge of tactics, technologies, principles, and processes to protect, analyze, prioritize, and handle incidents.
• Project Management:
  Knowledge of the principles, methods, or tools for developing, scheduling,…