Title: State All Hazards Planner #00064
State Role Title: Emergency Coordinator III
Hiring Range: Commensurate with experience and qualifications (Up to $58,000)
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 Virginia Department of Emergency Management (VDEM) is seeking a State All Hazards Planner (AHP) to join our Planning and Intelligence Division at our Headquarters office in Richmond, Virginia.
The State AHP carries out all directives related to Homeland Security and Emergency Management Programs in compliance with applicable federal and state laws, executive orders, published policies, and established procedures. The State AHP will conduct planning activities in compliance with applicable laws, planning guidelines, and policies.
The State AHP duties include, but are not limited to, the creation of new all-hazards plans and the ongoing maintenance of current plans with stakeholders; an analysis of past events and exercises to identify and implement necessary changes to plans; and ensuring all planning activities and plans are compliant with non-discrimination law and address individuals with access and functional needs, where applicable.
This State AHP position will specifically lead and provide planning assistance to other VDEM Planners and State agencies regarding elements of the Commonwealth of Virginia Emergency Operations Plan (COVEOP) and assigned COVEOP annexes. This State AHP supports the planner responsible facilitating the State Hazard Mitigation Plan, the Threats and Hazards Identification and Risk Assessment (THIRA)/Stakeholder Preparedness Review (SPR) and Emergency Management Accreditation Program (EMAP) process. This role will provide all-hazards planning guidance and support to other State agencies, VDEM Region AHP's, and local Emergency Managers. The State All Hazards Planner may be assigned other tasks as necessary.
The State AHP will be assigned a Virginia Emergency Support Team (VEST) role and is designated as essential personnel. Employees 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 Employee Work Profile/job description.
Minimum Qualifications
- Considerable working knowledge of the four phases of emergency management, federal emergency management planning guidance, National Incident Management System, and incident command principles.
- Proficient in computer use, including Microsoft Office Suite.
- Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, with strong interpersonal abilities.
- Demonstrated ability to oversee the development, writing, and review of all hazards plans to produce professional and effective plans.
- Skilled in managing planning contracts and project deliverables.
- Effective at fostering collaboration and promoting teamwork.
- Ability to engage and collaborate with state and local government officials.
- Ability to relay technical, regulatory, and/or sensitive information to diverse individuals and groups.
- Ability to prioritize competing tasks and deadlines, manage multiple projects effectively, and pay attention to detail in the work conducted and documents produced.
- Demonstrated ability to conduct research, organize and analyze information, and communicate findings and produce project status reports.
- Ability to self-direct, work with minimal supervision, and work in austere environments for prolonged periods.
- Demonstrated ability to maintain confidential information and handle sensitive information appropriately.
- Must possess a satisfactory driving record and a valid driver’s license.
Additional Considerations
- Proven success in managing projects and collaborating effectively with multidisciplinary project teams.
- Experienced in delivering presentations to diverse audiences, conducting comprehensive research, and performing needs assessments.
- Strong background in emergency management plan development, with additional expertise in group facilitation, program management, and disaster response operations.
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.
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.