Emergency Management Exercise Coordinator (20065459)

State-of-Ohio; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 39,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free Parking

Free Gym Access

Multiple pay increases

Job summary

The State of Ohio's Emergency Management Agency is hiring an Emergency Management Exercise Coordinator in Columbus to plan, schedule, and lead training and exercise activities. You will develop and maintain an exercise development guide, align programs with EMA, state, and federal guidelines, and collaborate with regional staff to meet local training goals.

This full-time, permanent role offers a structured schedule (8:00 AM–5:00 PM) and a pay rate of $31.47 per hour, with opportunities for

Qualifications

• Option 1 requires undergraduate core program or 24 months in the assigned program area, plus 9 months of training/experience.
• Option 2 requires 6 months experience as Planner 2 or equivalent.
• Assigned program area focuses on emergency preparedness, disaster management or homeland security.

Responsibilities

• Respond and recover from emergencies and disasters through training and exercise activities.
• Collaborate with ODPS sections and regional staff to develop training and exercise criteria and goals.
• Ensure exercises meet EMA, state and federal guidelines and update multi-year training plans.
• Develop and maintain an exercise development guide with HSEEP and monitor EMA exercises for reporting.
• Plan, schedule and conduct training and exercise programs, and prepare training materials.

Skills

Planning and Development

Job description

Emergency Management Exercise Coordinator (20065459)

Organization: Public Safety

Agency Contact Name and Information: Alison Granger / [e-mail]

Work Location: 2855 W Dublin-Granville Road, Columbus, Ohio, 43235, United States

Compensation: $31.47 per hour

Schedule: Permanent – Full Time

Work Hours: 8:00AM to 5:00PM

Classified Indicator: Classified

Union: OCSEA

Primary Job Skill: Planning and Development

Position Number: 20065459

Requisition ID: req1671

Who We Are

Emergency Management Agency coordinates activities to mitigate, prepare for, respond to and recover from disasters, both natural and man-made.

What You'll Do

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

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 an Emergency Management Exercise Coordinator

• Respond & recover from emergencies & disasters through training & exercise activities; Assess local & state program needs & provide comprehensive technical guidance & assistance in preparedness training & exercise; Assist in the development & implementation of a progressive exercise plan based on the review of the state emergency operations plan;
• Collaborate with other Ohio Department of Public Safety (ODPS) sections & regional staff to assist localities in development of training & exercise criteria, programs, & training goals;
• Ensure required exercises are designed appropriately & are conducted in accordance with established Emergency Management Agency (EMA), state, & federal guidelines; Coordinate the collection of the multiyear training & exercise plan & update as necessary;
• Develop & maintain an exercise development guide in conjunction with the Homeland Security Exercise & Evaluation Program (HSEEP) process & design course; Monitor completion of required EMA exercises for reporting purposes;
• Plan, schedule, & conduct training & exercise programs (e.g., schedule employees & instructors for sessions; prepare & revise training materials; conduct workshops, reviews, & training sessions);

Additional Information

Background Check Information

• A background check including a BCI fingerprint check may be required on all selected applicants.

To request a disability accommodation, please email [e-mail] as soon as possible, or at least 48 hours prior to the above referenced testing or interview date so any necessary arrangements may be made in a timely manner.

Why Work for the State of Ohio:

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.

Qualifications:

OPTION 1:

Completion of undergraduate core program or 24 mos. exp. in assigned program area (e.g., engineering, landscape architecture, rehabilitation, mental health technology, transportation, physical, behavioral & social science, urban or community planning, natural resources, business or public administration);AND - 9 mos. trg. or 9 mos. exp. in operational, mathematical, analytical or statistical research methods used in conducting & documenting research studies;AND - 1 course or 3 mos. exp. in public relations;AND - 1 course or 3 mos. exp. in budgeting;AND - 1 course or 3 mos. exp. in technical writing or business communication.

OPTION 2:

-Or 6 mos. exp. as Planner 2, 85312, in assigned program area.

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

Assigned Program Area: Minimum Qualifications Completion of an undergraduate core program or 24 months experience in emergency preparedness, disaster management, or homeland security.

Job Skills: Planning and Development

ADA Statement:

Ohio is a Disability Inclusion State and strives to be a model employer of individuals with disabilities. The State of Ohio is committed to providing access and inclusion and reasonable accommodation in its services, activities, programs and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws.

Drug-Free Workplace:

The State of Ohio is a drug-free workplace which prohibits the use of marijuana (recreational marijuana/non-medical cannabis). Please note, this position may be subject to additional restrictions pursuant to the State of Ohio Drug-Free Workplace Policy (HR-39), and as outlined in the posting.