Grants and Disaster Services Coordinator [IN-OFFICE]

State of Ohio • Columbus, OH

34d • Onsite

About The Position

Emergency Management Agency Coordinates activities to mitigate, prepare for, respond to and recover from disasters, both natural and man-made. Ohio is a Disability Inclusion State and strives to be a model employer of individuals with disabilities. The State of Ohio is committed to providing access and inclusion and reasonable accommodation in its services, activities, programs and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws. Ohio Department of Public Safety – Emergency Management Agency Report In Location – 2855 W. Dublin-Granville Road, Columbus, Ohio 43235 Perks of Working for the Ohio Department of Public Safety Multiple pay increases over your first years of service! Free Parking! Free onsite Gym! What You'll Do as a Disaster Services Consultant 2 Provide implementation & administration assistance to local governments, state agencies, regional teams & private non-profit agencies for preparedness grant programs (i.e., Homeland Security Grant Program, Emergency Management Performance Grant program, communications grant programs, Hazardous Materials Grant Program, & other federal & state programs); Coordinate state agency application & participation in preparedness grant programs; Interface with local & state government & non-profit organizations to assure appropriate applications of federal, state, & local grant regulations (i.e., Code of Federal Regulations, Ohio Revised Code); Implement grant monitoring systems to ensure compliance with federal & state laws, regulations, policies & procedures; Complete desk & field monitoring visits of grant projects to review & evaluate local fiscal & programmatic records, confirm program compliance & progress, identify & resolve discrepancies, & issue reports on findings; Click here to see full position description The State of Ohio is a drug-free workplace which prohibits the use of marijuana (recreational marijuana/non-medical cannabis). Please note, this position may be subject to additional restrictions pursuant to the State of Ohio Drug-Free Workplace Policy (HR-39), and as outlined in the posting.

Requirements

• must be able to provide own transportation
• 2 yrs. trg. or 2 yrs. exp. in emergency management, public or business administration; AND 2 yr. trg. or 2 yr. exp. in disaster services & emergency operations
• completion of undergraduate major core program in emergency management, public or business administration; AND 2 yrs. trg. or 2 yrs. exp. in disaster services & emergency operations
• 2 yrs. exp. as Disaster Services Consultant 1, 64911

Responsibilities

• Provide implementation & administration assistance to local governments, state agencies, regional teams & private non-profit agencies for preparedness grant programs (i.e., Homeland Security Grant Program, Emergency Management Performance Grant program, communications grant programs, Hazardous Materials Grant Program, & other federal & state programs)
• Coordinate state agency application & participation in preparedness grant programs
• Interface with local & state government & non-profit organizations to assure appropriate applications of federal, state, & local grant regulations (i.e., Code of Federal Regulations, Ohio Revised Code)
• Implement grant monitoring systems to ensure compliance with federal & state laws, regulations, policies & procedures
• Complete desk & field monitoring visits of grant projects to review & evaluate local fiscal & programmatic records, confirm program compliance & progress, identify & resolve discrepancies, & issue reports on findings

Benefits

• Multiple pay increases over your first years of service!
• Free Parking!
• Free onsite Gym!
• Medical Coverage
• Free Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance premiums after completion of eligibility period
• Paid time off, including vacation, personal, sick leave and 11 paid holidays per year
• Childbirth, Adoption, and Foster Care leave
• Education and Development Opportunities (Employee Development Funds, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, and more)
• Public Retirement Systems ( such as OPERS, STRS, SERS, and HPRS ) & Optional Deferred Compensation ( Ohio Deferred Compensation )

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed