Emerg Svcs Coord – Publ Watr
Listed on 2026-08-30
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Government
Emergency Crisis Mgmt / Disaster Relief
Title:
EMERG SVCS COORD – PUBL WATR State Role
Title:
Emergency Coordinator III Hiring Range: $88,611.00 – $92,546.50 Pay Band: 5 Agency:
Virginia Department of Health
Location:
Dept of Health Agency Website: http://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). Recruitment Type:
General Public - G Job Duties
- Timely reviews and revises operating guidelines and procedures for drinking water emergency response. Supervises one emergency planner position.
- Trains staff on emergency response, including cybersecurity, physical security, and emergency response plans.
- Assists management, FEMA/EPA, and other state agencies with disaster recovery related to Emergency Support Function 3 (ESF-3).
- Provides technical assistance and guidance to waterworks in development of all hazard emergency management plans and critical infrastructure protection plans in accordance with applicable laws, regulations, and guidance.
- Ensures the Office of Drinking Water’s (ODW) continuity of operations plan is up-to-date and known. Maintains and keeps current ODW’s emergency response manual. Delivers effective training to ODW and other stakeholders regarding ESF-3 duties.
- Ensures appropriate attendance at the Virginia Emergency Operations Center functions for ODW.
- Completes after-action reviews, collaborates with waterworks and ODW field offices to improve access to back-up generators, physical security, and cybersecurity.
- Coordinates with US EPA, state agencies, and other stakeholders on emergency response and preparedness.
- Ensures adequate equipment is available to operate under emergency conditions.
- Maintains inventory of ODW resources for emergency operations (radios, PPE, Satellite Phones, cameras, COOP "Go Kits", etc.). Coordinates necessary training for ODW staff on radio usage, phones, and other emergency operations.
- Submits ESF-3 staffing work plan and performs ESF 3 responsibilities to fulfill ODW's mission.
- Keeps Director informed of staffing needs during emergency events.
- Monitors workload patterns that may require additional staffing to respond to emergency events.
- Gives presentations to stakeholders and organizations on ESF-3 responsibilities and emergency preparedness.
- Comprehensive knowledge of GIS, mobile applications, and Microsoft products.
- Expert knowledge of emergency response and preparedness.
- Substantial work experience in project management and emergency response and preparedness.
- Understanding of supervision and leadership principles.
- Experience and understanding of the Commonwealth’s emergency response and preparedness.
- Working knowledge of drinking water treatment and principles.
Name:
Jerard Jarrett
Phone: N/A
Email:
Jerard.
Jarrettginia.gov
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Note:
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- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.
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