Regional Recovery and Mitigation Specialist #00613

Title: Regional Recovery and Mitigation Specialist #00613

State Role Title: Financial Services Specialist I

Hiring Range: Commensurate with experience and qualifications (Up to $50,000)

Pay Band: 4

Agency: Dept of Emergency Management

Location: 225 State Street Marion, VA 24354 (Building B)

Agency Website: www.vaemergency.gov

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

The Virginia Department of Emergency Management (VDEM) is seeking a Regional Recovery and Mitigation Specialist to join our Regional Team in Region Four. This position will provide support to assigned partners in recovery and mitigation in the immediate aftermath of an event under the direction of the Chief Regional Coordinator (CRC).

The Regional Recovery and Mitigation Specialist may provide support by participating in processes including, but not limited to: damage assessments, the use of various platforms designed to facilitate data collection, coordinating requests for public assistance, briefings, exploratory calls, recovery scoping meetings, mitigation opportunities, and site visits before and after a disaster declaration.

The Regional Recovery and Mitigation Specialist will also be responsible for planning, monitoring, and providing technical assistance to local, state, tribal, and non-profit grant and recovery programs to ensure compliance with rules and regulations. Technical assistance may include assistance with grant scope of work development, eligibility review, alignment to priorities, and implementation. Additionally, the incumbent in this position may be required to develop and provide resources to include training courses and associated communication and educational tools as required for disasters. As needed and with the approval of the CRC, the Regional Recovery and Mitigation Specialist may support leadership roles at the Joint Field Office and recovery centers.

This position may require frequent travel within the assigned region. For a list of cities and counties that this region will serve, please visit the following link:
https://www.vaemergency.gov/divisions/regions-and-local/region-four

Minimum Qualifications

• Considerable knowledge of emergency management, disaster services, and experience with federal grant programs.
• Knowledge of the activities of local, state and federal government agencies during and after emergency incidents.
• Demonstrated ability to interpret policy and procedures; to read and interpret program, grant, and policy guidelines
• Demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and provide project management and organizational support within specified deadlines
• Proficiency with computers and Microsoft Applications (SharePoint, Word, Excel)
• Excellent organizational, analytical, problem-solving, decision-making, and communication (verbal & written) skills
• Ability to prepare written training material and delivery of material competently and concisely.
• A valid Driver’s License, satisfactory driving record, and reliable transportation is required.

Additional Considerations

• Knowledge and application of post-disaster recovery grant programs

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.

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. This is a restricted position due to the funding source.

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 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 and for the duration of their employment at VDEM without the need for a sponsorship.

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.