Emerg Svcs Coord – Publ Watr

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)..gov

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

• 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.

Employment is contingent upon satisfactory results of a state and federal criminal history background check and the Department of Social Service’s Child Abuse and Neglect Central Registry check, U.S. HHSIG Exclusion List check, employment reference check and E-Verify. Other financial, credit, driving, background checks or completion of Statement of Economic Interests may be required for certain positions.

It is the policy of the Commonwealth and VDH that all aspects of human resource management be conducted without regard to race (or traits historically associated with race including hair texture, hair type, and protective hairstyles such as braids, locks, and twists); sex; color; national origin; religion; sexual orientation; gender identity or expression; age; veteran status; political affiliation; disability; genetic information;

and pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions. VDH employees have a shared Code of Ethics, which can be found in the bottom banner of our website:.

If you have been affected by DHRM Policy 1.30 layoff and possess a valid Interagency Placement Screening Form (Yellow Card) or a Preferential Hiring Form (Blue Card), you must submit the card before the closing date for this position. The Card may be submitted with the state application as an attachment.

As a V3 (Virginia Values Veterans) employer VDH Welcomes Veterans to apply!

Name:
Jerard Jarrett

Phone: N/A

Email:
Jerard.

Jarrettginia.gov

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.