Job Title:
Emergency Management Coordinator

Location:
Henrico, VA, US

Organization Name:
Office of Emergency Management and Workplace Safety (EMWS)

About Us:
Henrico County , a progressive employer of choice, provides job seekers with the promise of fair and competitive compensation; a close-knit atmosphere with low employee turnover; and a benefits package that helps secure financial stability.
Established in 1611, Henrico County has deep historical roots. Henrico County borders the City of Richmond to the west, north and east and constitutes approximately a third of the Richmond metropolitan areas. Henrico County is among the top-rated counties in the nation and was one of the first localities to adopt the County Manager Form of Government. Citizens of Henrico County are represented by an elected Board of Supervisors representing five magisterial districts.
Henrico County General Government currently has more than 30 agencies. Department Heads are appointed by the County Manager , with the exception of the elected constitutional officers. Henrico County is an equal opportunity employer and, when you join us, you will be surrounded by fellow associates who come from all walks of life, all types of cultural backgrounds and all ages.

General Statement of Duties:
Closing Date: This position closes on Monday, October 25, 2021.
Performs complex hands-on professional and administrative work coordinating emergency planning, mitigation, preparedness, response and recovery services at the direction of the Chief of Emergency Management and Workplace Safety and in collaboration with County Departments; responsible for the day-to-day activities as assigned by the County's Emergency Operation Plans (EOP) and for assisting Departments' with developing and maintaining Continuity of Operations Plans (COOP); coordinates outreach and education as directed to ensure ongoing preparedness for man-made or natural disasters, and to keep citizens informed during an emergency incident; applies emergency management skills, practices, and principles to workplace safety initiatives; this position is LEOS eligible if filled by a sworn person; does related work as required.

Essential Duties:
Thorough knowledge, understanding and consistently accurate interpretation and application of State and Federal emergency disaster and emergency management regulations and protocols; sound working knowledge of data collection, management and reporting practices related to EOC operations, COOP, FEMA and other man-made and natural emergencies and disasters reimbursement or funding source requirements; demonstrated ability to read, and consistently comprehend, interpret, apply and communicate complex regulations, protocols, requirements and information accurately; demonstrated ability to collaboratively research, develop, evaluate and update emergency and continuity of operations plans, both at the County and departmental levels; thorough knowledge of grant and alternative funding sources, with the ability to prepare comprehensive grant submissions and accurately manage awarded grants/funding in accordance with requirements; excellent organization skill and attention to detail with the demonstrated ability to plan and execute work efficiently in order to successfully complete assigned tasks accurately and in a timely manner within established deadlines and budgets; professional integrity and personal accountability; sound political astuteness; sound professional judgement, critical thinking and decision making skills with demonstrated ability to thoroughly research issues, consider and weigh a variety of relevant and complex factors and make accurate, cost effective decisions or recommendations within established policies, guidelines, requirements, protocols and budgets; strong computer skills with ability to use computer and typical business software, proprietary software and applications, and typical office equipment to complete assigned tasks within all County, State and Federal protocols; physical abilities, visual and hearing acuity sufficient to ensure the safety of self and others onsite during emergency operations and exercises; excellent communication and interpersonal skills with demonstrated ability to express complex information clearly and concisely, orally and in writing, and to interact professionally with diverse audiences during emergency operations and exercises; ability to work independently and as part of a team; ability to collaborate effectively to establish and maintain effective working relationships with Department personnel, all levels of other County departments' personnel, County officials, state and federal agencies and the general public; good supervisory skills including good training skills and the ability to effectively manage workloads and competing priorities, and to foster and maintain high morale and engagement with staff; excellent customer service skills with the demonstrated ability to interact patiently, respectfully and with tact and courtesy with all internal and external stakeholders in order to appropriately manage emergency response and operations, and to adequately and appropriately address requests, needs and issues; tact; and courtesy. Must be able to positively and appropriately represent the County customers and other stakeholders. Requires the ability to work a flexible schedule outside of regular County business hours, including nights, weekends, holidays, etc.) as needed.

Minimum Qualifications:
Four-year degree in Emergency Management or other relevant field of study (prefer a Master's degree) and five (5) years of progressively responsible public sector emergency management experience, two (2) years previous supervisory experience preferred, experience in workplace safety preferred; OR any equivalent combination of education and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Additional Information:
A criminal history record check and fingerprinting is conducted on all persons conditionally offered employment, including a conditional offer of initial employment, or a conditional offer to promote, demote, or laterally transfer an employee.
Possession of a valid Driver's License to perform assigned duties at various locations Countywide.
All required National Incident Management System (NIMS) certifications, including the Certificate of Incident Command Systems training 100, 200, 300, 400, 700, and 800. NOTE: If the successful candidate does not possess these requirements at time of hire, the candidate will be required to obtain all training and certifications within twelve (12) months of date of hire. This position is LEOS eligible if filled by a sworn person.

How To Apply:
Closing Date: This position closes on Monday, October 25, 2021.
You apply for positions with Henrico County general government through our on-line applicant system, which is available 24-hours a day, 7-days a week with an Internet connection. Please access our job site portal through https://henrico.us/services/jobs or click on the Jobs link in the upper right hand corner of our main County page at https://henrico.us .

Minimum Salary:
86948

Maximum Salary:
159946

Currency:
USD

Main Organization:
General Government General Government

Employment Status:
Permanent Fulltime Permanent Full-time

Amount of Travel:

Work At Home: