EMERG SVCS COORD – PUBL WATR

Virginia Information Technologies Agency•Richmond, VA

23h•$84,876 - $88,531•Onsite

About The Position

This is a restricted position, which is solely funded by the Drinking Water State Revolving Fund for July 1, 2026 year and ending on June 30, 2027. The availability of funding is scheduled for review annually before the grant expiration date. The DWSRF grant has been renewed annually for over 25 years. Continued employment is contingent on the continued availability of funds. Ensures all new staff receive orientation & training in accordance with established policy and procedures for emergency management and ESF 3 staffing; Ensures all ODW staff receive training on emergency response, and that the training objectives support the ODW mission; Assures that staff training records reports are forwarded to the Division of Training and Outreach within the assigned timeframe; and Actively participates in and organizes an exercise and training programs in a timely manner for owners, engineers, officials and the general public to explain new procedures and regulations; Responds to customer and employee requests promptly; Coordinates media response with central office and VDH PIO; Establishes positive relationship with sister agencies and district health directors; Participates and leads efforts to improve ODW's quality and timeliness of responses for emergency response and preparedness; leads coordination calls with waterworks and ODW field offices.

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

Ensures all new staff receive orientation & training in accordance with established policy and procedures for emergency management and ESF 3 staffing
Ensures all ODW staff receive training on emergency response, and that the training objectives support the ODW mission
Assures that staff training records reports are forwarded to the Division of Training and Outreach within the assigned timeframe
Actively participates in and organizes an exercise and training programs in a timely manner for owners, engineers, officials and the general public to explain new procedures and regulations
Responds to customer and employee requests promptly
Coordinates media response with central office and VDH PIO
Establishes positive relationship with sister agencies and district health directors
Participates and leads efforts to improve ODW's quality and timeliness of responses for emergency response and preparedness
Leads coordination calls with waterworks and ODW field offices