What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assessment Program Coordinator #00011 position at Dept of Emergency Management?
Title: Assessment Program Coordinator #00011
State Role Title: Emergency Coordinator III
Hiring Range: Commensurate with experience and qualifications ($55,000-$67,000)
Pay Band: 5
Agency: Dept of Emergency Management
Location: 9711 Farrar Court, N. Chesterfield, VA 23236
Agency Website: www.vaemergency.gov
Recruitment Type: General Public - G
Job Duties
The Assessment Program Coordinator oversees the collection, processing, and dissemination of products assessing the threats and hazards facing the Commonwealth as well as all-hazards planning efforts. This position assists in identifying emergency management capabilities at the local, tribal, and state levels. Additionally, this role will contribute to the Commonwealth's pre-disaster planning, resource allocation strategies, and the development of training and exercise plans.
Duties include but are not limited to:
- Ensure the completion of required risk, hazard, and capability assessments, including but not limited to the Threat and Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment (THIRA) and Stakeholder Preparedness Report (SPR).
- Complete all reporting related to risk, capability, and program status to keep stakeholders informed.
- Oversee the timely completion of assigned all-hazard plans and projects within the Strategic Planning Branch.
- Coordinates and facilitates comprehensive and collaborative planning processes for assigned plans with state agencies, tribal, federal, nongovernmental, community, and private sector partners in all assigned planning areas.
- Create a THIRA/SPR planning framework that enhances collaboration with localities, VDEM regions, state agencies, tribal nations, federal entities, nongovernmental organizations, community groups, and private sector partners throughout the THIRA/SPR process.
- Serve as the Planning and Intelligence Division’s point of contact for the Commonwealth’s LCAR (Local Capability Assessment for Readiness) efforts.
- Provide technical assistance to localities, state agencies, institutions of higher education, and other partners within assigned areas of responsibility.
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 guidelines, the National Incident Management System (NIMS), and incident command principles.
- Strong understanding of the core capabilities outlined in the FEMA National Preparedness Goal.
- Exceptional interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills, with the ability to effectively engage with supervisors, subordinates, and external stakeholders.
- Proven experience in conducting or supervising the development of risk and hazard assessments, capability gap analyses, and related reports.
- Ability to clearly communicate technical, regulatory, and sensitive information to a wide range of individuals and groups.
- Demonstrated skill in prioritizing competing tasks and deadlines while managing multiple projects efficiently.
- Strong research, organizational, and analytical skills, with the ability to communicate findings and produce detailed reports.
- Self-motivated with the ability to work independently, with minimal supervision, and adapt to working in austere environments for extended periods.
- Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information appropriately.
- Proficient in the use of computers and Microsoft Office Suite, including presentation software.
- Proven experience in managing projects and collaborating with project teams to achieve goals.
- Experience conducting gap analyses, Threat and Hazard Identification and Risk Assessments (THIRA), Hazard Identification and Risk Assessments (HIRA), and similar assessments.
- Strong background in disaster planning or emergency management within a government environment.
- Must possess a satisfactory driving record and valid driver's license.
Additional Considerations
- Experience with EMAP and experience making presentations to diverse groups.
Special Instructions
You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.
Applications will only be accepted on-line through the State Job website. Applications must include all work history and references. The decision to interview an applicant is solely based on the information provided in the application materials. Therefore, it is essential to provide enough information to make this assessment.
Minorities, Individuals with disabilities, Veterans, and people with National Service experience are encouraged to apply. 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 Certificate of Disability (COD) provided by a Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor within the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their Certificate of Disability. If you need to get a Certificate of Disability, use this link: https://www.vadars.org/drs/cpid/PWContact.aspx, or call DARS at 800- 552-5019, or DBVI at 800-622-2155.
Reasonable accommodations are available to persons with disabilities during application and/or interview processes per the Americans with Disabilities Act.
Employment is contingent upon satisfactory results of a fingerprint-based criminal history background check, Division of Motor Vehicle Driver's License check, employment reference check, and E-Verify. Other financial, credit, driving, or degree verification checks before 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. This is a restricted position due to the funding source.
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.
The Virginia Department of Emergency Management is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Contact Information
Name: Human Resources
Phone: (804) 912-7254
Email: Recruitment@vdem.virginia.gov
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.
Each agency within the Commonwealth of Virginia is dedicated to recruiting, supporting, and maintaining a competent and diverse work force. Equal Opportunity Employer
Salary : $55,000 - $67,000
