Title: Division 7 Chief #00049

State Role Title: Emergency Coordinator Mgr I

Hiring Range: $75,000.00 - $95,000.00

Pay Band: 5

Agency: Department of Fire Programs

Location: Fairfax County

Agency Website: www.vafire.com

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

About the Agency

The Virginia Department of Fire Programs serves the citizens of the Commonwealth by enhancing public safety through supplemental funding to local governments, providing education and training to first responders, and delivering fire prevention and life safety education through community risk reduction and statewide fire code enforcement.

About the Position

The VDFP Division Chief will plan, provide oversight, implement, and manage all aspects of fire services training within their division office and oversee division office operations and programmatic delivery. The Division Chief will also provide statewide support and subject matter expertise in at least one specialized discipline including but not limited to Hazardous Materials, Heavy Technical Rescue, and/or Incident Management. This position is responsible for directing all programmatic development and delivery to include: budget (up to $280,000), personnel and operational activities within programs as related to both VDFP delivered/supported training and emergency response (field and EOC). The Division Chief will work in close coordination with other VDFP staff members to maintain agency accreditation/certification. This position is responsible for providing overall supervision of personnel, to include but not limited to the VDFP staff and VDFP assets (training trailers & props). In this position, the Chief will serve as a subject matter expert and Agency point of contact responsible for establishing and maintaining effective partnerships and serve as a liaison to the local jurisdictions and to regional, state, federal, and non-government organizations within the state and providing direct access to the full array of services and assistance offered by VDFP.

This position has a Virginia Emergency Support Team (VEST) assignment and is designated as essential personnel and serves as the first-level of response during an incident within the EOC and support recovery operations. This position is required to ensure 24/7/365 situational awareness throughout the state for potential and/or actual threats, incidents, or disasters both natural and manmade. The incumbent of this position will serve as an Agency technical spokesperson if needed, and as the Agency Duty Chief as scheduled. Work in this position may require irregular work hours, work at locations other than the official duty station, and may also include duties other than those specified in the employee’s official job description.

Minimum Qualifications

•Considerable knowledge of fire services management, operations, and training delivered to Virginia’s fire services.
•Knowledge and proficiency in all aspects of adult methods of instruction and learning to include curriculum development, testing, training assessment needs, and training evaluation.
•Experience demonstrating program management and organizational skills including the ability to oversee multiple projects, set objectives, and independently solve problems while exhibiting sound judgement in high-stress environments.
•Working knowledge of supervisory principles/practices
•Experience demonstrating the ability to manage a program budget and manage expenditures.
•Experience compiling and analyzing data from a wide range of sources, prioritizing requests for assistance, and allocating resources.
•Experience demonstrating the ability to monitor and direct activities of organizations and personnel from various levels of government and private stakeholders during emergency/disaster situations.
•Ability to effectively interpret government policies, regulations and guidance, and apply it to program aspects as appropriate; evaluate information from multiple sources and work effectively and cooperatively to align program strategy with new information.
•Specialized skills and knowledge of at least one specialized discipline including but not limited to Hazardous Materials, Heavy Technical Rescue, and/or Incident Management.
•Valid driver’s license and satisfactory driving record required; must have successfully completed the Emergency Vehicle Operations Course (EVOC) or possess the ability to complete the course within the first month of hire.
•Considerable skills in the use of computers – Microsoft Office and associated software.

Additional Considerations

•Considerable experience and knowledge of budget management.

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.

Special Instructions:

May be required to assist the agency or state government generally in event of a declared state of emergency.
Licensure/Certification: Emergency Vehicle Operations Course (EVOC) or the ability to complete the course within the first month of hire is desired.

Criminal History: Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a criminal background check; must possess the ability to successfully qualify for U.S. Government Security Clearance.

Other: Must be eligible to work in the United States and at least 18 years of age. A one-year probationary period is required of all newly hired or re-hired employees.

State applications will only be accepted as submitted online by 11:55pm on the closing date through the Recruitment Management System (RMS). Applications submitted via email, postal mail, fax, or in person will not be considered. Applicants are expected to fully represent qualifications and work history on the State applications and or in resumes. The decision to interview an applicant is based on the information provided in the application, resume, or other relevant documents provided; therefore, it is essential for applicants to supply detailed information. Submitting an incomplete state application/resume, or a state application/resume lacking in detail, may impact your interview eligibility. This website will provide a confirmation of receipt when the application is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your RMS Account to check the status of your application for this position.

State employees who have been affected by Policy 1.3 Layoff and possess a valid Interagency Placement Screening Form (Yellow Card) or a Preferential Hiring Form (Blue Card) must submit the card BEFORE the closing date for this position. The card may be scanned and attached to the application or faxed to (804) 371-7401. Please include your name and the position number on the fax cover sheet. You may apply for this position at http://jobs.agencies.virginia.gov . Reasonable accommodations are available to individuals with disabilities during the application and/or interview processes per the Americans with Disabilities Act. Please contact Ethel White at (804) 249-1992 for assistance. VETERANS, PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES, AMERICORPS, PEACE CORPS, AND OTHER NATIONAL SERVICE ALUMNI ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY.

You may apply for this position at Home (virginia.gov) Reasonable accommodations are available to individuals with disabilities during the application and/or interview processes per the Americans with Disabilities Act. Please contact Ethel White at (804) 249-1992 for assistance.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Contact Information

Name: Taris Harmon

Phone: 804-292-6482

Email: taris.harmon@dhrm.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.