Situational Awareness Unit (SAU) Analyst Shift Leader #00274 #00003

Dept-of-Emergency-Management; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 62,000 - 67,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Emergency Management in Virginia seeks a Situational Awareness Unit (SAU) Analyst Shift Leader to manage emergency communications and maintain real-time situational awareness. This overnight role requires leading a 10-hour shift 5:00 p.m.

to 3:00 a.m., coordinating multi-agency responses, and supervising SAU Analysts. Responsibilities include operating the statewide comms network, testing equipment, and directing resource allocation during events.

Qualifications

• Extensive knowledge of standard communication procedures and equipment.
• Knowledge of supervision and training principles.
• Knowledge of geographic areas of the state.
• Knowledge of recordkeeping policies and security of reports.
• Knowledge of hazardous materials resources and procedures.
• Ability to read and interpret maps, policies, and regulations.
• Ability to analyze data to maintain situational awareness.
• Ability to operate public safety emergency communications equipment.
• Ability to work in a team with diverse agencies and levels.
• Ability to operate specialized emergency vehicles.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive emergency communication and situational awareness.
• Operate the Emergency Management communications network during shifts.
• Initiate response activities and allocate state resources during incidents.
• Route multiple incoming calls and coordinate agency actions.
• Analyze data and coordinate alert notification services.
• Supervise SAU Analysts during shifts and conduct training weekly.
• Serve as a resource for staff in complex situations.

Skills

Emergency communications

Supervision & training

Geographical knowledge

Recordkeeping controls

Hazardous materials knowledge

Data analysis

Public safety comms equipment

Team collaboration

Emergency vehicle operation

Education

VCIN Level B Certification

Job description

Title: Situational Awareness Unit (SAU) Analyst Shift Leader #00274 #00003

State Role Title: Emergency Coordinator II

Hiring Range: $62,000 - $67,000

Pay Band: 4

Agency: Dept of Emergency Management

Location: VDEM EOC

Agency Website: https://www.vaemergency.gov/

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

The SAU Shift Leader will provide comprehensive emergency communication, consistent and accurate situational awareness, and warning services for the Commonwealth of Virginia. The SAU Shift Leader will operate the Emergency Management communications network during assigned shifts in a 24-hour 7-day a week environment; initiate response activities; allocate state resources during emergencies and disasters; route multiple incoming emergency and non-emergency calls; implement sound decisions to successfully coordinate multiple functions for multiple agencies; and perform daily operational tests of communication equipment. The SAU Lead will also analyze data and coordinate alert notification services to staff, government organizations, and other emergency response personnel on current Emergency Management media events and local government incident occurrences. Supervise the activities of SAU Analysts during assigned shifts and conduct weekly training for staff. Serves as a resource for assigned staff for the most complex situations.

We are excited to announce that two openings are available for this role, which operates on an overnight schedule with 10‑hour shifts from 5:00 p.m. to 3:00 a.m. Schedule adjustments may occur based on operational needs.

All VDEM employees are designated as essential personnel and may be required to work during emergency situations, such as inclement weather, and natural or man‑made disasters/events as directed. This may require irregular work hours, work at locations other than the official duty station and may include duties other than those specified in the employee's official EWP.

Minimum Qualifications

• Extensive knowledge of standard communication procedures and equipment.
• Knowledge of principles of supervision and training.
• Knowledge of geographical areas of the state.
• Knowledge of policies and procedures of recordkeeping, including the maintenance and security of communications reports.
• Knowledge of principles and resources for dealing with hazardous materials.
• Demonstrated ability to read and interpret maps, policies, procedures, and regulations.
• Ability to analyze data in order to make decisions and maintain situational awareness across the Commonwealth.
• Demonstrated ability to operate public safety emergency communications equipment.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a team environment with all authority levels of local, state, federal, private sector, and volunteer groups.
• Ability to operate specialized emergency vehicles.

Additional Considerations

• Demonstrated experience leading or serving as a watch analyst within an emergency response organization.
• Virginia Criminal Information Network (VCIN) level B Certification

Special Instructions

Employment is contingent upon satisfactory results of a fingerprint-based criminal history background check, Division of Motor Vehicle check, employment reference check, and E-Verify. The selected candidate must complete a State of Personal Economic Interests as a condition of employment, if applicable (Va. Code 2.2-3114). Other financial, credit, driving, or degree verification checks prior to employment may be required for certain positions. A one-year probationary period is required of all newly hired and re-hired Commonwealth of Virginia employees.

The salary for this position is negotiable up to the maximum hiring range listed in this posting. Offers will not be made outside of the hiring range.

Reasonable accommodations are available to persons with disabilities during application and/or interview processes per the Americans with Disabilities Act. Minorities, Individuals with disabilities, Veterans, and people with National Service experience are encouraged to apply.

VDEM does not provide sponsorship or a STEM OPT extension to prospective or current employees. Applicants applying for a position with our agency must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of employment.

The Virginia Department of Emergency Management is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Contact Information

Name: Human Resources

Phone: [phone]

Email: [e-mail]

In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.

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.