Title: Emergency Coordinator #01407
State Role Title: Emergency Coordinator III
Hiring Range: $57,733 - $70,000 annually
Pay Band: 5
Agency: Virginia Department of Agriculture
Location: VDACS CENTRAL HEADQUARTERS
Agency Website: https://www.vdacs.virginia.gov/
Recruitment Type: General Public - G
Job Duties
The Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (VDACS) is seeking an Emergency Coordinator to support Virginia agriculture, consumer protection, and environmental stewardship. This position provides coordination of emergency services, operations, and planning in support of the agency's mission and strategic plan. The Emergency Coordinator is expected to assist all areas of the agency with emergency planning, training, and response; provides leadership to Virginia’s Emergency Support Function 11 team; maintain and update the agency’s Continuity of Operations Plan; assist the agency's efforts in operating pet shelters in support of Virginia human state managed shelters; support staff during various emergencies that could impact VDACS to include potential animal disease outbreaks; assist with policy review and development at the state level, review and analyze external regulations and laws, and perform research and policy analysis relating to emergency preparedness, response, and worker safety in the agribusiness sector; and work on various projects to support the agency. This position will be on call and have to occasionally respond to emergencies after business hours and on weekends. Once onboarded, this position may be eligible for telework opportunities; availability, hours, and duration of telework shall be approved as outlined in the Commonwealth’s telework policy.
Minimum Qualifications
Comprehensive knowledge of emergency management principles and practices, services, operations and planning techniques preferably as related to public health or consumer protection. Demonstrate ability to plan, set goals and objectives to achieve results; to make sound analytical decisions; and to work independently. Ability to develop and promulgate teamwork and coordination within the agency while working with internal and external clients, state and federal agencies, agency staff and management, and industry and consumer groups and citizens. Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing; proven customer service skills; effective presentations skills. Proven experience in developing and maintaining positive working relationships with diverse internal and external individuals and groups. Proficiency in the usage of computers and Microsoft Office. Experience managing and tracking projects. Current or recent experience in a similar type of position that includes planning, developing and implementing emergency, regulatory, or agricultural programs. Must have and maintain a valid driver’s license with a driving record that reflects a sense of responsibility for highway safety. Must be able to achieve and maintain the requirements of Agency VEST Liaison and Emergency Management Coordinator in Executive Order 41 (2019) and any future directives with specified timeframes.
Additional Considerations
A combination of related education, training and experience indicating possession of the preceding knowledge, skills, and abilities to include knowledge of emergency management and agribusiness may substitute for education and experience.
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.
The Immigration Reform and Control Act requires that before we can legally employ an individual, we must verify both the identity and employment authorization of the individual. VDACS uses Form I-9 to satisfy this requirement. Form I-9, instructions, and the List of Acceptable Documents can be found at https://www.uscis.gov/i-9. VDACS does not offer sponsorship for employment purposes; therefore, the selected candidate will need to be able to provide acceptable documents in accordance with Form I-9 (use link above for more details). Additionally, VDACS participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. For additional assistance with this requirement, please contact hr.vdacs@vdacs.virginia.gov.
Final candidate must successfully complete a fingerprint-based criminal background check.
If you have been affected by DHRM Policy 1.30 Layoff and possess a valid Interagency Placement Screening Form (Yellow Card) or a Preferential Hiring Form (Blue Card), you must submit the card before the closing date for this position. The Card may be submitted with the state application as an attachment.
Contact Information
Name: Human Resources
Phone: 804-786-3531
Email: hr.vdacs@vdacs.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.