Emergency Management Planner

Closing Date: March 31, 2025

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This is an EXCITING time to Join the City of Richmond! We are committed to nurturing talent, fostering growth opportunities, and building strong connections within our workforce. As we continue to make strides to becoming the employer of choice, we are thrilled about the below employee benefit enhancements:

• Virginia Retirement System (VRS)
• Language Incentive
• Referral Bonus
• Tuition Assistance Program

Description

The City of Richmond Department of Emergency Communications, Preparedness and Response (DECPR) is seeking a highly motivated and experienced candidate to fill the position of Management Analyst, Senior. The incumbent will be responsible for ensuring the city departments can maintain critical functions during a disruptive even (i.e., natural disasters, cyberattacks, or pandemics) by developing and implementing plan to minimize operational disruptions and facilitate a swift recovery, protecting vital assets, and safeguarding the organization’s ability to serve its missions under extreme circumstances.

Duties include but are not limited to:

• Manage the Continuity of Government (COG) plan
• Write, coordinate, manage, implement, and revise Continuity of Operations (COOP) plans to include emergency plans to produce an accurate living document
• Coordinate the development of all COOP plans to include training (i.e. table top, drills, and functional exercises)
• Ensure that plans developed are consistent with appropriate federal, state, and local governments’ legal regulatory requirements
• Manage citywide critical information system (WebEOC) to include training, develop and maintain operational procedures/job aids

Qualifications, Special Certifications and Licenses

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

TYPICAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES: These are a representative sample; position assignments may vary.

Knowledge (some combination of the following):

• Analysis and reporting of data
• Audit practices
• Basic accounting knowledge
• Background in department of focus
• Education and training principles
• English language including the meaning and spelling of words, composition, and grammar
• Ordinances, government regulations, agency rules, and the legislative process
• Payment systems
• Payroll accounting
• Principles for providing customer service, including meeting quality standards for services and customer satisfaction

Skills (some combination of the following):

• Analyzing complex issues
• Communicating with various internal and external departments
• Drafting and revising documents
• Forecasting
• Managing multiple priorities and deadlines
• Managing program in focus area
• Overseeing financial transactions
• Supporting various activities in area of focus
• Teaching and instructing individuals and groups
• Oral and written communication

Abilities (some combination of the following):

• Adapt
• Analyze information
• Make decisions
• Multi-task
• Problem solve
• Work in teams

MINIMUM TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor's degree in business, emergency management or public administration, or field related to assignment
• Four years of journey-level professional experience in area related to assignment, such as program/project management or management/policy/financial analysis
• An equivalent combination of training and experience (as approved by the department) may be used to meet the minimum qualifications of the classification

LICENSING, CERTIFICATIONS, and/or OTHER SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

• None

PREFERRED TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:

The preferred candidate will possess strong organizational skills and the ability to meet tight timelines.

• Experience handling sensitive information responsibly and interact with the public in a tactful, professional manner.