EMERG SVCS COORD – PUBL WATR

Virginia Information Technologies Agency•Richmond, VA

1d•$88,611 - $92,547•Onsite

About The Position

The Virginia Department of Health is seeking an Emergency Coordinator III to review and revise operating guidelines and procedures for drinking water emergency response. This role involves supervising an emergency planner, training staff on various aspects of emergency response including cybersecurity and physical security, and assisting management, FEMA/EPA, and other state agencies with disaster recovery related to Emergency Support Function 3 (ESF-3). The position provides technical assistance and guidance to waterworks for developing all-hazard emergency management plans and critical infrastructure protection plans. The coordinator ensures the Office of Drinking Water’s (ODW) continuity of operations plan is current and that ODW’s emergency response manual is maintained. They will also deliver training on ESF-3 duties to ODW and stakeholders, ensure attendance at the Virginia Emergency Operations Center functions for ODW, and complete after-action reviews. Collaboration with waterworks and ODW field offices to improve access to back-up generators, physical security, and cybersecurity is also a key responsibility. The role involves coordinating with US EPA, state agencies, and other stakeholders on emergency response and preparedness, ensuring adequate equipment is available for emergency conditions, and maintaining an inventory of ODW resources for emergency operations. Training for ODW staff on radio usage, phones, and other emergency operations is required. The position also involves submitting the ESF-3 staffing work plan, performing ESF 3 responsibilities, keeping the Director informed of staffing needs during emergencies, monitoring workload patterns for potential additional staffing needs, and giving presentations to stakeholders on ESF-3 responsibilities and emergency preparedness.

Requirements

Comprehensive knowledge of GIS, mobile applications, and Microsoft products.
Expert knowledge of emergency response and preparedness.
Substantial work experience in project management and emergency response and preparedness.
Understanding of supervision and leadership principles.
Experience and understanding of the Commonwealth’s emergency response and preparedness.

Nice To Haves

Working knowledge of drinking water treatment and principles.

Responsibilities

Timely reviews and revises operating guidelines and procedures for drinking water emergency response.
Supervises one emergency planner position.
Trains staff on emergency response, including cybersecurity, physical security, and emergency response plans.
Assists management, FEMA/EPA, and other state agencies with disaster recovery related to Emergency Support Function 3 (ESF-3).
Provides technical assistance and guidance to waterworks in development of all hazard emergency management plans and critical infrastructure protection plans in accordance with applicable laws, regulations, and guidance.
Ensures the Office of Drinking Water’s (ODW) continuity of operations plan is up-to-date and known.
Maintains and keeps current ODW’s emergency response manual.
Delivers effective training to ODW and other stakeholders regarding ESF-3 duties.
Ensures appropriate attendance at the Virginia Emergency Operations Center functions for ODW.
Completes after-action reviews, collaborates with waterworks and ODW field offices to improve access to back-up generators, physical security, and cybersecurity.
Coordinates with US EPA, state agencies, and other stakeholders on emergency response and preparedness.
Ensures adequate equipment is available to operate under emergency conditions.
Maintains inventory of ODW resources for emergency operations (radios, PPE, Satellite Phones, cameras, COOP "Go Kits", etc.).
Coordinates necessary training for ODW staff on radio usage, phones, and other emergency operations.
Submits ESF-3 staffing work plan and performs ESF 3 responsibilities to fulfill ODW's mission.
Keeps Director informed of staffing needs during emergency events.
Monitors workload patterns that may require additional staffing to respond to emergency events.
Gives presentations to stakeholders and organizations on ESF-3 responsibilities and emergency preparedness.