Title: Situational Awareness Unit Support Analyst #W0029
State Role Title: Emergency Coordinator II
Hiring Range: $22/Hr
Pay Band: Wage
Agency: Dept of Emergency Management
Location: VDEM EOC
Agency Website: https://www.vaemergency.gov/
Recruitment Type: General Public - G
Job Duties
The Virginia Department of Emergency Management is currently seeking qualified candidates to join the SAU team as an Situational Awareness Unit Support Analyst.
This is a wage position, not to exceed 1500 working hours per year (May 1- April 30). This position is also not entitled to state benefits.
Day Shift: Monday - Friday (flexible hours)
The SAU Support Analyst has a crucial role in supporting the Situational Awareness Unit by collaborating with stakeholders to research information, analyze documentation, and produce materials to include reports, presentations, procedures, and information lists. The Support Analyst will be required to manage communications through email and phone calls, organize meetings, develop and maintain contact lists and provide general support to the Situational Awareness Unit. The Support Analyst will work in an office environment with occasional travel to provide operational support. During exercises and activations of the VEOC, the Support Analyst will relay information to appropriate personnel as required and assist in the development of materials for distribution to internal and external stakeholders.
All VDEM employees are designated as essential personnel and may be required to work during emergency situations such as inclement weather and natural or human-made disasters. 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 Work Profile.
Minimum Qualifications
• Demonstrates basic map reading skills, research skills, analytical skills, and project management skills,
• Proficiency in using computers (Microsoft Office Products) is required, including accurate typing and document completion with minimal supervision
• Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously and efficiently handle projects that have time-sensitive deadlines
• Must demonstrate strong coordination and organizational skills
• Demonstrated experience working effectively both independently and collaboratively within a team
• Must possess a valid driver's license and satisfactory driving record.
Additional Considerations
• Knowledge of Emergency Management foundations and fundamentals
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.
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) 366-7942
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.