State All Hazards Planner #00064

Title: State All Hazards Planner #00064

State Role Title: Emergency Coordinator III

Hiring Range: Commensurate with experience and qualifications (Up to $59,000)

Pay Band: 5

Agency: Dept of Emergency Management

Location: Headquarters - 9711 Farrar Court, N. Chesterfield, VA 23236

Agency Website: www.vaemergency.gov

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

The Virginia Department of Emergency Management (VDEM) is seeking a State All Hazards Planner (AHP) to join our Planning and Intelligence Division at our Headquarters office. 

The State AHP carries out all directives related to Homeland Security and Emergency Management Programs in compliance with applicable federal and state laws, executive orders, published policies, and established procedures. The State AHP will conduct planning activities in compliance with applicable laws, planning guidelines, and policies.

The State AHP duties include, but are not limited to, the creation of new all-hazards plans and the ongoing maintenance of current plans with stakeholders; an analysis of past events and exercises to identify and implement necessary changes to plans; and ensuring all planning activities and plans are compliant with non-discrimination law and address individuals with access and functional needs, where applicable.

This State AHP position will specifically lead and provide planning assistance to other VDEM Planners and State agencies regarding elements of the Commonwealth of Virginia Emergency Operations Plan (COVEOP), assigned COVEOP annexes, the agency's Continuity of Operations Plan (COOP), and the Commonwealth's Continuity of Government (COG) Annex. This State AHP supports the planner responsible for facilitating the Threats and Hazards Identification and Risk Assessment (THIRA)/Stakeholder Preparedness Review (SPR) and Emergency Management Accreditation Program (EMAP) process.

All VDEM employees are designated as essential personnel and may be required to work during emergency situations such as inclement weather and natural or man-made disasters/events as directed. This may require irregular work hours, work at locations other than the official duty station, and may include duties other than those specified in the employee’s official Employee Work Profile/job description.

Minimum Qualifications

• Considerable working knowledge of the four phases of emergency management, federal emergency management planning guidance, National Incident Management System, and incident command principles.
• Demonstrated ability to oversee the development, writing, and review of all hazards plans to create professional, effective plans; manage planning contracts; foster teamwork; and interact with state and local officials.
• Ability to prioritize competing tasks and deadlines, manage multiple projects effectively, and attention to detail in the work conducted and documents produced.
• Ability to conduct research, organize and analyze information, and communicate findings and produce project status reports.
• Ability to relay technical, regulatory, and/or sensitive information to diverse individuals and groups.
• Ability to self-direct, work with minimal supervision, and work in austere environments for prolonged periods, and maintain confidential information.
• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written) and interpersonal skills, time management skills.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license and a satisfactory driving record.

Additional Considerations

• Plan development experience in emergency management and experience in group facilitation, program management, and disaster operations is required.
• Considerable experience managing projects and working with project teams
• Experience making presentations to diverse groups and conducting research and needs assessments.

Special Instructions

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

Applications will only be accepted on-line through the State Job website. Applications must include all work history and references. The decision to interview an applicant is solely based on the information provided in the application materials. Therefore, it is essential to provide enough information to make this assessment.

Employment is contingent upon satisfactory results of a fingerprint-based criminal history background check, Division of Motor Vehicle check, employment reference check, and E-Verify. The selected candidate must complete a State of Personal Economic Interests as a condition of employment, if applicable (Va. Code 2.2-3114). Other financial, credit, driving, or degree verification checks prior to employment may be required for certain positions. This position is restricted due to funding sources.

A one-year probationary period is required of all newly hired and re-hired Commonwealth of Virginia employees.

The salary for this position is negotiable up to the maximum hiring range listed in this posting. Offers will not be made outside of the hiring range.

Reasonable accommodations are available to individual with disabilities during application and/or interview process per the Americans with Disabilities Act. Minorities, Individuals with disabilities, Veterans, and people with National Service experience are encouraged to apply.

The Virginia Department of Emergency Management is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Contact Information

Name: Human Resources

Phone: (804) 912-7254

Email: Humanresources@vdem.virginia.gov

In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.

Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.