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Title: VEST Coordinator - Infrastructure Branch/Private Sector Liaison #00600
State Role Title: Emergency Coordinator III
Hiring Range: Commensurate with experience and qualifications ($53,000-$60,000)
Pay Band: 5
Agency: Dept of Emergency Management
Location: 7700 Midlothian Turnpike N. Chesterfield, VA 23236
Agency Website: www.vaemergency.gov
Recruitment Type: General Public - G
Job Duties
The VEST Coordinator will serve as a vital leader in one of the three VEST rotations and Virginia Department of Emergency Management (VDEM) programs through the building of strong relationships and coordinating with private sector organizations, infrastructure agencies, and other stakeholders. These efforts will directly support the operationalization of disaster preparedness, prevention, response, recovery, and mitigation.
The duties for this position includes but are not limited to:
- Assist the Chief of the VEST and Operational Coordination Division Director in the strategic development and coordination of VEST and the readiness of the Virginia Emergency Operations Center.
- Serve as the primary liaison for the coordination of critical infrastructure restoration during emergencies and disasters. This duty involves working with several different state agencies.
- Coordinate with and support the VDEM Critical Infrastructure Program, ensuring effective communication, information sharing, and tool development during response and recovery operations.
- Serve as the primary liaison to develop and update processes and procedures for coordination of resource support and information sharing by building and overseeing the VEST Business Emergency Operations Center (BEOC).
- Serve as the lead agency representative for ENDEAVOR Virginia.
All VDEM employees are designated as essential personnel and may be required to work during emergencies, 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 private sector 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, private sector organizations, and the general public.
- Adept at planning, organizing, and executing programs and projects while building strong partnerships with infrastructure-related agencies and 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.
- 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).
- Demonstrated understanding of advanced EM knowledge and leadership through consistent professional development.
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 - $60,000
