Title: Situational Awareness Unit (SAU) Analyst Shift Leader #00274

State Role Title: Emergency Coordinator II

Hiring Range: Commensurate with experience and qualifications (Up to $58,000)

Pay Band: 4

Agency: Dept of Emergency Management

Location: 7700 Midlothian Turnpike, N. Chesterfield VA 23235

Agency Website: www.vaemergency.gov

Recruitment Type: State Employee Only - E

Job Duties

The Virginia Department of Emergency Management is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Situational Awareness Unit (SAU) Shift Leader.

The SAU Shift Leader is responsible for delivering accurate emergency communications, situational awareness, and warning services across the Commonwealth of Virginia. Operating within a 24/7 emergency management environment, the Shift Leader manages the emergency communications network during assigned shifts, initiates response actions, and allocates state resources during crises. This role includes handling both emergency and non-emergency calls, making sound decisions to successfully coordinate multi-agency functions, and performing routine operational checks of communication systems.

The SAU Shift Leader will also be responsible for analyzing data and overseeing alert notifications to staff, government agencies, and emergency responders about ongoing emergency events and local incidents. This role is also responsible for supervising the SAU Analysts during shifts, conducting weekly staff training, and serving as the primary resource for addressing complex operational issues.

All VDEM employees are designated as essential personnel and 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 EWP.

Minimum Qualifications

- Extensive knowledge of standard communication procedures and equipment.
- Considerable knowledge of the principles of supervision and training.
- Knowledge of geographical areas of the state.
- Knowledge of relevant Federal, State, and local laws, codes, and regulations.
- Knowledge of policies and procedures of recordkeeping, including the maintenance and security of communications reports.
- Knowledge of principles and resources for dealing with hazardous materials.
- Ability to complete computer tasks related to typing of information and completing documents on computer systems with accuracy, speed, and minimal supervision.
- Ability to handle multiple tasks with strong coordination and organizational skills.
- Demonstrated ability to read and interpret maps, policies, procedures, and regulations.
- Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing with diverse populations.
- Ability to analyze data in order to make decisions and maintain situational awareness across the Commonwealth.
- Demonstrated ability to operate public safety emergency communications equipment.
- Demonstrated ability to work in a team environment with all authority levels of local, state, federal, private sector, and volunteer groups.
- Ability to work under stressful conditions and to operate specialized emergency vehicles.

Additional Considerations

- Demonstrated experience leading or serving as a watch analyst within an emergency response organization.
- Experience working in public safety, emergency management, emergency communications center, or customer service environment.
- Virginia Criminal Information Network (VCIN) level B Certification

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 and for the duration of their employment at VDEM without the need for a sponsorship.

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.