Emerg Svcs Coord – Publ Watr

DHRM•Richmond, VA

10d

About The Position

This position is responsible for the timely review and revision of operating guidelines and procedures for drinking water emergency response. The role involves supervising an emergency planner, training staff on various aspects of emergency response including cybersecurity and physical security, and assisting management and other agencies with disaster recovery related to Emergency Support Function 3 (ESF-3). The coordinator provides technical assistance to waterworks for emergency management and critical infrastructure protection plans, ensures the Office of Drinking Water’s (ODW) continuity of operations plan is current, and maintains the ODW’s emergency response manual. Additionally, the role involves delivering training, ensuring ODW representation at the Virginia Emergency Operations Center, conducting after-action reviews, and coordinating with external agencies on emergency preparedness. The position also ensures the availability of necessary equipment for emergency operations and maintains an inventory of ODW resources.

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

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.
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.