State All Hazards Planner #00602

Dept-of-Emergency-Management; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 57,000 - 59,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Telework 2 days/week

Job summary

The Virginia Department of Emergency Management is seeking a State All Hazards Planner to lead all-hazards planning in compliance with federal and state laws and policies. You will coordinate with stakeholders to develop and maintain plans, support THIRA/SPR processes, and guide agency planning efforts.

The position offers two days of telework weekly with requirement for regular onsite presence at VDEM Headquarters.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of the four phases of emergency management and NIMS.
• Superior interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Experience overseeing development, writing, and review of all-hazards plans; manage planning contracts.
• Ability to communicate technical, regulatory, and sensitive information clearly to diverse groups.
• Ability to prioritize competing tasks and deadlines, manage multiple projects, and maintain detail.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and in austere environments.
• Ability to maintain confidential information.

Responsibilities

• Creates new all-hazard plans and maintains current plans in coordination with stakeholders.
• Analyzes past events and exercises to identify and implement necessary changes to plans.
• Ensures all planning activities and plans comply with non-discrimination laws and address accessibility needs.
• Leads and provides planning assistance to VDEM Planners and State agencies regarding the Commonwealth of Virginia Emergency Operations Plan (COVEOP) and its annexes.
• Provides project support to the other State All Hazards Planner, the Lead Planner for the State Hazard Mitigation Plan, and the Assessment Program Coordinator for the THIRA/SPR process.
• Provides all-hazards planning guidance and support to State agencies, VDEM Region AHPs, and local Emergency Managers.

Skills

Emergency management knowledge

Planning coordination

Stakeholder collaboration

Verbal and written communication

Independent work

Job description

Title: State All Hazards Planner #00602

State Role Title: Emergency Coordinator III

Hiring Range: $57,000-$59,000

Pay Band: 5

Agency: Dept of Emergency Management

Location: VDEM Headquarters

Agency Website: www.vaemergency.gov

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

*This is a readvertisement. Prior applicants should not reapply.*

The Virginia Department of Emergency Management is currently seeking a qualified candidate to become our State All Hazards Planner!

The State All Hazards Planner (AHP) carries out all directives related to the Homeland Security and Emergency Management Programs in compliance with applicable federal and state laws, executive orders, published policies, and established procedures.

Duties include but are not limited to:

• Creates new all-hazard plans and maintains current plans in coordination with stakeholders.
• Analyzes past events and exercises to identify and implement necessary changes to plans.
• Ensures all planning activities and plans comply with non-discrimination laws and address individuals with access and functional needs, where applicable.
• Leads and provides planning assistance to VDEM Planners and State agencies regarding the Commonwealth of Virginia Emergency Operations Plan (COVEOP), its annexes, and other emerging planning priorities.
• Provides project support to the other State All Hazards Planner, the Lead Planner for the State Hazard Mitigation Plan, and the Assessment Program Coordinator for the THIRA/SPR process.
• Provides all-hazards planning guidance and support to State agencies, VDEM Region AHPs, and local Emergency Managers.

This position is eligible for two days of telework per week. Due to the public-facing nature of the role, regular onsite presence is required.

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

• Considerable working knowledge of the four phases of emergency management, federal emergency management planning guidance, National Incident Management System, and incident command principles.
• Superior interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to oversee the development, writing, and review of all-hazards plans to create professional and effective plans; manage planning contracts; foster teamwork; and collaborate with state and local officials.
• Ability to communicate technical, regulatory, and sensitive information clearly and appropriately to diverse individuals and groups.
• Ability to prioritize competing tasks and deadlines, manage multiple projects effectively, and maintain strong attention to detail in all work products.
• Ability to conduct research, organize and analyze information, communicate findings, and produce project status reports.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and operate effectively in austere environments for extended periods.
• Ability to maintain confidential information.

Additional Considerations

None.

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.