Disaster Services Consultant 2 - DRG (3 positions)

Ohio Department of Public Safety

Columbus (OH)

On-site

USD 36,000 - 51,000

Full time

8 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Multiple pay increases over your first

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Job summary

Ohio Department of Public Safety – Emergency Management Agency in Columbus, OH seeks a Disaster Service Consultant 2 to supervise the Public Assistance Grant Program and support infrastructure recovery efforts.

You will coordinate with the State Coordinating Officer and partner agencies, determine eligibility for disaster relief programs, and prepare data and cost documentation for federal and state reimbursements. This role requires on-call readiness for disasters and travel to sites as needed.

Qualifications

Experience in emergency management and disaster services preferred.
Strong grants administration knowledge is desirable.
Customer-focused approach and ability to work with multiple agencies.

Responsibilities

Oversee administration of the Public Assistance Grant Program and related infrastructure programs.
Assist in administration of the State Disaster Relief Program and cost reimbursement documentation.
Assemble data for state requests for federal disaster assistance.
Travel to disaster or emergency sites as directed by supervisor.
Coordinate with federal and local governments on cost documentation for restoration work.

Skills

Emergency Management

Grants Administration

Customer Focus

Job description

Ohio Department of Public Safety – Emergency Management Agency

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

Work Hours – 8:00AM to 5:00PM (on call 24 hrs for disasters and emergencies)

Special Note: Disaster Relief Grants (DRG) employees - are used to coordinate federally funded relief programs following a disaster. The employer will establish an ending date of employment at the time of the appointment, which may be extended or reduced as determined by the employer.

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 Service Consultant 2

Oversee the administration of the Public Assistance Grant Program & other related infrastructure programs; Work with the State Coordinating Officer; Coordinate & monitor the agency's participation in federal & state disaster assistance recovery programs;
Assist in the administration of the State Disaster Relief Program (e.g., determine eligibility under the program; review final cost documentation for purposes of reimbursement; etc.);
Assemble data necessary for the state to request financial disaster assistance from federal & other outside resources following disasters in Ohio;
Travel to disaster or emergency site as directed by supervisor;
Work with federal & local governments in processing applications in preparation of cost documentation & proof of expenditures for disaster related restoration work;

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