Mitigation Specialist

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.

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.

Emergency Management Agency
Coordinates activities to mitigate prepare for respond to and recover from disasters both natural and man-made.

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 Gym Access!

What Youll Do as a Disaster Services Consultant 2
Under the direction of the Chief Mitigation Branch coordinates & monitors the agencys participation in grant programs (e.g. federal & state mitigation & disaster assistance programs) through the administration of the Hazard Mitigation Assistance grant programs & other federal & state programs;
Works with state agencies & local governments to develop partnerships with all levels of government the private sector & voluntary organizations to create & maintain a comprehensive state mitigation program;
Assists local political jurisdictions to develop mitigation plans & projects that meet federal regulations & state requirements;
Provides training to state & local officials on mitigation planning programs & procedures & processes related to effective management & monitoring of mitigation plans & projects to ensure compliance with federal regulations;
Monitors work of & assists in training of Disaster Relief Grant Employees during disaster mitigation operations;

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TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT REQUIRED TO REMAIN IN THE CLASSIFICATION AFTER EMPLOYMENT
Completion of FEMA Professional Development Series Damage Assessment Course Disaster Recovery Course EOC Course Hazard Material Awareness Course & Incident Command System Course.

UNUSUAL WORKING CONDITIONS
Requires travel; must provide own transportation; exposed to disaster sites must be available for weekend & after normal hour duty work will require absence from home for extended period of time during disaster & emergency must be able to respond to disasters 24 hours a day 7 days a week except on approved vacation times; Exposed to dirt & debris; exposed to impacted areas (i.e. flood hazardous material spills blizzard riot tornado devastation) which may also be bio-hazard areas (e.g. tetanus hepatitis).

Background Check Information
A background check including a BCI fingerprint check may be required on all selected applicants.

To request a disability accommodation please email as soon as possible or at least 48 hours prior to the above referenced testing or interview date so any necessary arrangements may be made in a timely manner.

At the State of Ohio we take care of the team that cares for Ohioans. We provide a variety of quality competitive benefits to eligible full-time and part-time employees*. For a list of all the State of Ohio Benefits visit ourTotal Rewards website! Our benefits package includes:

• 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)

*Benefits eligibility is dependent on a number of factors. The Agency Contact listed above will be able to provide specific benefits information for this position.

OPTION 1:
2 yrs. trg. or 2 yrs. emergency management public or business administration;
AND 2 yr. trg. or 2 yr. disaster services & emergency operations;
AND must be able to provide own transportation.

OPTION 2:
-Or completion of undergraduate major core program in emergency management public or business administration;
AND 2 yrs. trg. or 2 yrs. disaster services & emergency operations;
AND must be able to provide own transportation.

OPTION 3:
-Or 2 yrs. exp. as Disaster Services Consultant 1 64911;
AND must be able to provide own transportation.

-Or equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications For Employment noted above.

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Job Skills: Emergency Management