What are the responsibilities and job description for the VEST Coordinator - Human Services and Voluntary Agency Liaison #00228 position at Dept of Emergency Management?
Title: VEST Coordinator - Human Services and Voluntary Agency Liaison #00228
State Role Title: Emergency Coordinator III
Hiring Range: Commensurate with experience and qualifications ($53,000-$70,000)
Pay Band: 5
Agency: Dept of Emergency Management
Location: VDEM EOC - 7700 Midlothian Turnpike N. Chesterfield, VA 23236
Agency Website: www.vaemergency.gov
Recruitment Type: General Public - G
Job Duties
The VEST Coordinator assists the Chief of the VEST and the Operational Coordination Division Director in the development and coordination of the Virginia Emergency Support Team (VEST) and the readiness of the Virginia Emergency Operations Center. The VEST Coordinator supports VDEM programs by appropriately managing donations and volunteer services in consultation with program managers.
Duties include but are not limited to:
- Serve as the primary liaison for various human services-related state agencies, ensuring the essential needs of the public are met during emergencies and disasters.
- Act as the VEST Operations Section Chief during one of the three VEST rotations.
- Serve as the primary liaison to volunteer, faith-based, and non-profit organizations, including the Virginia Voluntary Organizations Active in Disasters (VAVOAD).
- Perform the duties of Human Services Branch Director
- Provide assistance to the ESF 17 Volunteers and Donations Group Leader within the VEST, contributing to the coordination of volunteer and donation activities during state exercises and disaster response.
- Support division objectives through effective project management, program implementation, and strategic planning to ensure preparedness and resilience in disaster response.
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 knowledge of agency program combined with strong communication management skills.
- Proficient in project management, with the ability to plan, establish goals and objectives, analyze and evaluate data to make program modifications.
- Skilled in anticipating future needs and identifying potential funding opportunities.
- Demonstrated leadership ability to develop and motivate multi-disciplinary teams, fostering collaboration with internal colleagues, as well as federal, state, local, and private sector partners.
- Strong presentation skills with a demonstrated ability to influence others, gaining buy-in, and leading teams through changes and new processes. Capable of delivering effective training and communication both orally and in writing.
- Considerable knowledge of donation and volunteer program practices and methods, and how they support emergency management functions, particularly during response and recovery phases.
- Working knowledge of budget processes, finance, and procurement procedures, with the ability to prioritize tasks and make decisions that align with VDEM's mission and the Virginia Emergency Support Team (VEST).
- Considerable knowledge of agency communication systems, expert-level computer skills, and proficiency in tools such as WebEOC.
- Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with public officials, state agencies, volunteer organizations, and the general public.
- Adept at planning, organizing, and executing programs and projects while building strong partnerships with human service-related state agencies and non-governmental organizations to support disaster response and recovery.
- Ability to manage projects under stressful emergency conditions to achieve desired results during critical phases of response and recovery.
- Considerable experience in non-profit administration, communications, grants, fundraising or similar organization environment.
- Must possess a satisfactory driving record and a valid driver's license.
Additional Considerations
- Completion of Emergency Management Basic or Advanced Academy
- Experience working in the emergency management field
- Current emergency management certification (IAEM or VEMA)
- Work experience in a management or supervisory role.
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.
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.
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 : $53,000 - $70,000
