DDD EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS COORDINATOR

Arizona Department of Administration•Phoenix, AZ

6d•$66,000 - $78,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Economic Security’s Division of Developmental Disabilities is seeking an experienced, motivated Emergency Preparedness Coordinator (Program Coordinator). The role partners with the DES Emergency Planning & Preparedness Administration, the Arizona Department of Emergency and Military Affairs, other state agencies, nonprofit emergency-response organizations, and advocacy bodies to plan how DES/DDD will mitigate emergencies. The coordinator tests and improves emergency response and continuity-of-operations plans, supports emergency-related geographic information system (GIS) needs, maintains partner engagement and the DDD Call Tree, and represents the division at statewide meetings and exercises. The position also creates digital and web maps and maintains geocoding processes and reports using tools and platforms including SQL, Tableau, and Visual Studio. Applicants cannot be licensed or certified by the DDD Office of Licensing Certification and Regulation; have a principal interest in, or a spouse or close family member with a principal interest in, a DDD Qualified Vendor Agreement; or be employed or subcontracted by a DDD Qualified Vendor.

Requirements

Knowledge of research and planning principles and practices, local planning resources, and government organization and procedures.
Knowledge of federal, state, and local emergency response plans and practices; continuity management and governance frameworks; continuity best practices and protocols; and operational risk management methodology.
Knowledge of DDD and DES division and program operations and functions.
Knowledge of coordinate systems, map projections, and datums, and familiarity with hosting web maps, dashboards, and cloud-native spatial formats.
Skills in developing, maintaining, or implementing business continuity and disaster recovery strategies and solutions, including risk assessments, business impact analyses, strategy selection, and procedure documentation.
Skills in planning, conducting, and debriefing mock-disaster exercises, testing plans and strategies, and regularly updating procedures and plans.
Skills in document analysis, relationship management, organization, communication, facilitation, documentation, and reporting.
Proven leadership, influencing, and management skills; strong critical and analytical thinking and decision-making; and professional oral and written communication.
Ability to develop complex maps and projections and strong SQL skills, including data validation and relational database management.
Problem-solving, conflict-resolution, mediation, and negotiation skills.
Ability to coordinate continuity efforts after a disruption, respond promptly with clear emergency directions, organize groups to respond to emergencies, and train responders to manage multiple activities simultaneously.
Ability to remain calm under stress and maintain effective working relationships.
Ability to develop presentations and reports for varied customers; organize, prioritize, and multitask under a heavy workload with shifting priorities; and find, clean, manage, and validate raw data while avoiding common spatial errors.
If required to drive on state business, possession and maintenance of an appropriate, current, valid state-issued driver's license, acceptable driving record, and completion of required driver training.
Successful completion of the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify), required for newly hired State employees.
Applicants must not be licensed or certified by the DDD Office of Licensing Certification and Regulation, have a principal interest in or a spouse or close family member with a principal interest in a DDD Qualified Vendor Agreement, or be employed or subcontracted by a DDD Qualified Vendor.

Nice To Haves

Five years of exposure to operations in a federal, state, or local government environment, or in the Business Continuity Management industry.
Completion of National Incident Management System (NIMS) / Incident Command System (ICS) training is preferred.

Responsibilities

Conduct regular testing of emergency response plans and the continuity of operations plan (COOP) through tabletop exercises, meetings, and other methods, supporting state-operated group homes, Intermediate Care Facilities, and office locations.
Support division GIS needs by updating and maintaining member and provider geocode reports for emergency and routine use, covering member residences, provider homes, day treatment locations, and provider places of service.
Maintain awareness of and engagement with internal and external partners; ensure readiness; continuously improve DDD emergency response plans and COOP; and keep the DDD Call Tree current and available.
Represent the division at statewide stakeholder meetings, planning activities, projects, training, and exercises.
Meet monthly with EPPA to review DDD emergency plans, address preparedness concerns, and seek guidance as needed.
Design digital deliverables and web maps, including standard monthly and ad hoc reports, while meeting customer needs and deadlines.
Create, perform, and maintain geocoding tasks for DDD using Single Address Lookup, Batch/Bulk Geocoding, SQL-based Batch/Bulk Geocoding, Tableau, Visual Studio, and other programs and platforms.

Benefits

Affordable medical, dental, life, and short-term disability insurance plans
Participation in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS) and long-term disability plans
10 paid holidays per year
Paid vacation and sick time
Paid parental leave of up to 12 weeks per year for a newborn or newly placed foster or adopted child
Deferred compensation plan
Wellness plans
Tuition reimbursement
Stipend opportunities
Infant at Work Program
Rideshare and public transit subsidy
Career advancement and employee development opportunities