Emergency Coordinator
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Job Description
Title: Emergency Coordinator
State Role Title: Environmental Manager I
Hiring Range: $70000 $85000
Pay Band: 5
Agency: Dept Conservation & Recreation
Location:MAIN STREET CENTRE
Agency Website:
Recruitment Type: General Public G
Job Duties
THE AGENCY
The Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) is the states lead conservation agency and it takes a diverse agency to work for a diverse commonwealth. DCR protects what people care about access to the outdoors natural habitats open spaces clean water and safe infrastructure. We manage 43 Virginia State Parks which has thousands of campsites hundreds of cabins beaches festivals educational programs more than 500 miles of trails the list goes on. If youre someone who wants to love what you do and make a difference DCR is the place for you!
The Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation offers paid leave; 12 paid holidays; medical dental vision and life insurance; retirement plans (including 401a Cash Match and 457 Deferred Compensation Plan); and is a federally recognized Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) employer.
THE DIVISION
The Division of Dam Safety at DCR is looking for the best and the brightest the Commonwealth has to offer! The Division of Dam Safety has an awardwinning team and data tracking system that positions the division as a leader in dam safety. Dam Safety staff work to provide for proper and safe design construction operation and maintenance of dams to protect public safety. Dam Safety offers technical assistance and community education coordinate with other state and federal agencies and receive and provide grant funding through federal and state sources.
The Division of Dam Safety has a mission to protect the lives and property of the Commonwealths citizens through the implementation and administration of Virginia Dam Safety Act 10.1604 et seq. and Impounding Structure Regulations 4VAC5020.
THE OPPORTUNITY
Resolves enforcement cases fairly consistently and in a manner that furthers the Departments enforcement mission. Coordinates and assists the Department of Conservation and Recreations Dam Safety and Floodplain Management divisions responses in emergency situations including during imminent dam failures anticipated storm events and flood emergency recovery activities. Collaborates with Administration and Department personnel and stakeholders including local emergency management; and state and federal emergency management including the Governors Office the Secretary of Natural and Historic Resources Office of the Attorney General Virginia Department of Emergency Management Emergency Operations Center VEST FEMA etc. to determine appropriate actions to address emergency situations. Assists with necessary press releases and notices. Compliance and enforcement program development and coordination. Implementation of enforcement. Compliance and enforcement program support. Provide paralegal and policy expertise and assistance to Department policy personnel regarding dam safety and floodplain management statutes regulations policies procedures compliance enforcement Freedom of Information Act request responses and legislative and fiscal impacts. Coordinate state hazard plan updates regarding dam incidents and floods. Assist localities and planning districts to update flood and dam annexes to their emergency plans. Assist with dam sector threat identification and critical infrastructure identification and protection related to dams or floods.
Minimum Qualifications
- Thorough knowledge of the Virginia Dam Safety Act and implementing regulations.
- Comprehensive knowledge of and extensive experience with environmental program compliance and enforcement activities as well as thorough understanding of relevant legal issues and principles.
- Strong skills in negotiation organization research problemsolving analysis and project management.
- Ability to work well with others and to deal effectively with unexpected demands and changing priorities.
Additional Considerations
- Considerable experience with regulatory enforcement policies or laws.
Special Instructions
You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or rsum is submitted successfully. Please refer to Your Application in your account to check the status of your application for this position.
A valid State Drivers License is required to operate a state vehicle or if operating a personal vehicle while conducting business on behalf of the agency.
Selected candidate(s) will need to complete the I9 Employment Eligibility Verification Form. DCR participates in EVerify.
Submission of an online application is required for this position. DCR does not accept applications resumes cover letters etc. for this vacancy in any other format. When applying for jobs please ensure your online application or resume is complete with duties and skills associated with your work experience.
Minorities individuals with disabilities veterans and people with National Service experience are encouraged to apply. EEO/AA/TT
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In support of the Commonwealths 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). ServiceConnected 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.
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.
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
