Title: Emergency Coordinator

State Role Title: Environmental Manager I

Hiring Range: $70,000 - $85,000

Pay Band: 5

Agency: Dept Conservation & Recreation

Location: MAIN STREET CENTRE

Agency Website: http://www.dcr.virginia.gov

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

THE AGENCY

The Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) is the state’s lead conservation agency, and it takes a diverse agency to work for a diverse commonwealth. DCR protects what people care about – access to the outdoors, natural habitats, open spaces, clean water, and safe infrastructure. We manage 43 Virginia State Parks, which has thousands of campsites, hundreds of cabins, beaches, festivals, educational programs, more than 500 miles of trails … the list goes on. If you’re someone who wants to love what you do and make a difference, DCR is the place for you!

The Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation offers paid leave; 12 paid holidays; medical, dental, vision, and life insurance; retirement plans (including 401a Cash Match and 457 Deferred Compensation Plan); and is a federally recognized Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) employer.

THE DIVISION

The Division of Dam Safety at DCR is looking for the best and the brightest the Commonwealth has to offer! The Division of Dam Safety has an award-winning team and data tracking system that positions the division as a leader in dam safety. Dam Safety staff work to provide for proper and safe design, construction, operation, and maintenance of dams to protect public safety. Dam Safety offers technical assistance and community education, coordinate with other state and federal agencies, and receive and provide grant funding through federal and state sources.

The Division of Dam Safety has a mission to protect the lives and property of the Commonwealth’s citizens through the implementation and administration of Virginia Dam Safety Act (§ 10.1-604 et seq.) and Impounding Structure Regulations (4VAC50-20).

THE OPPORTUNITY

Resolves enforcement cases fairly, consistently, and in a manner that furthers the Department’s enforcement mission. Coordinates and assists the Department of Conservation and Recreation’s Dam Safety and Floodplain Management division’s responses in emergency situations including during imminent dam failures, anticipated storm events, and flood emergency recovery activities. Collaborates with Administration and Department personnel and stakeholders including local emergency management; and state and federal emergency management including the Governor's Office, the Secretary of Natural and Historic Resources, Office of the Attorney General, Virginia Department of Emergency Management, Emergency Operations Center, VEST, FEMA, etc. to determine appropriate actions to address emergency situations. Assists with necessary press releases and notices. Compliance and enforcement program development and coordination. Implementation of enforcement. Compliance and enforcement program support. Provide paralegal and policy expertise and assistance to Department policy personnel regarding dam safety and floodplain management statutes, regulations, policies, procedures, compliance, enforcement, Freedom of Information Act request responses, and legislative and fiscal impacts. Coordinate state hazard plan updates regarding dam incidents and floods. Assist localities and planning districts to update flood and dam annexes to their emergency plans. Assist with dam sector threat identification and critical infrastructure identification and protection related to dams or floods.

Minimum Qualifications

• Thorough knowledge of the Virginia Dam Safety Act and implementing regulations.
• Comprehensive knowledge of and extensive experience with environmental program compliance and enforcement activities, as well as thorough understanding of relevant legal issues and principles.
• Strong skills in negotiation, organization, research, problem-solving, analysis, and project management.
• Ability to work well with others and to deal effectively with unexpected demands and changing priorities.

Additional Considerations

• Considerable experience with regulatory enforcement, policies, or laws.

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.

A valid State Driver's License is required to operate a state vehicle or if operating a personal vehicle while conducting business on behalf of the agency.

Selected candidate(s) will need to complete the I-9 Employment Eligibility Verification Form. DCR participates in E-Verify.

Submission of an online application is required for this position. DCR does not accept applications, resumes, cover letters, etc. for this vacancy in any other format. When applying for jobs, please ensure your online application or resume is complete with duties and skills associated with your work experience.

Minorities, individuals with disabilities, veterans, and people with National Service experience are encouraged to apply. EEO/AA/TT

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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.