Local Health Emergency Coordinator

Title: Local Health Emergency Coordinator

State Role Title: Program Administration Specialist II

Hiring Range: $68,485- $81,167

Pay Band: 5

Agency: Virginia Department of Health

Location: WESTERN TIDEWATER HQ

Agency Website: www.vhd.virginia.gov

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

Are you detailed-oriented and experienced in Emergency Preparedness? Are you interested in a state career that affords you excellent benefits?

The Virginia Department of Health is seeking a highly motivated employee with solid experience in Emergency Preparedness and Response to join our administrative team in the Western Tidewater District. This position writes, revises, updates, maintains, and exercises the district's All Hazards Emergency Response Plan, with particular emphasis on bioterrorism response, communicable disease, and other public health emergencies. In addition, this position writes, maintains and exercises the district Continuity Plan and Communication Plan, ensuring district staff are equipped and trained to use tactical communication devices.

The Local Health Emergency Coordinator ensures the district develops and maintains up-to-date, adequate plans for receiving and distributing the Strategic National Stockpile (SNS). This position works closely with Western Tidewater Health Department Management, Local Emergency Management, multiple government and community agencies and represents the district activities/interests with regional state Public Health Emergency Preparedness and Response partners. The Local Health Emergency Coordinator reports to the District Director and supervises the Medical Reserve Corp (MRC) Coordinator.

THIS IS A RESTRICTED POSITION AND FUNDS ARE REVIEWED ANNUALLY*

This recruitment may offer exceptional recruitment and incentive options, including a sign-on bonus or front-loaded leave for qualified candidates. New state employees are eligible for this incentive and will require a 1-year tenure agreement.

Minimum Qualifications

• Considerable knowledge of and experience in planning and policy development and implementation, program evaluation and coalition building

• Experience developing and exercising emergency response plans

• Experience in health communications essential

• Experience working with diverse groups and the general public to assess community needs, provide education and information, and coordinate group activities

• A comprehensive knowledge of and experience working within the community environment with emergency preparedness and response resources and methods

• Good oral and written communication skills are required

Additional Considerations

• Prefer prior experience in Public Health, Public Administration, Emergency Management, or equivalent experience a plus.

• Knowledge of public health principles, especially bioterrorism, completion of FEMA, or HSEEP training desired.

• Knowledge of CDC/State preparedness criteria or vulnerable populations in emergency settings.

• Prior experience training adults a plus. Knowledge of emergency radio communications systems.

• Completed ICS 300 and 400

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.

VDH accepts only on-line applications. Faxed, mailed, or e-mailed applications will not be considered.

Applications are accepted until 11:55 p.m. on the job closing date. Applications and/or resumes should include relevant work history which indicates your qualifications for this position.

Employment is contingent upon satisfactory results of a state and federal criminal history background check and the Department of Social Service's Child Abuse and Neglect Central Registry check, U.S. HHSIG Exclusion List check, employment reference check and E-Verify.

Other financial, credit, driving, background checks or completion of Statement of Economic Interests may be required for certain positions. It is the policy of the Commonwealth and VDH that all aspects of human resource management be conducted without regard to race (or traits historically associated with race including hair texture, hair type, and

protective hairstyles such as braids, locks, and twists); sex; color; national origin; religion; sexual orientation; gender identity or expression; age; veteran status; political affiliation; disability; genetic information; and pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions. VDH employees have a shared Code of Ethics, which can be found in the bottom banner of our website: www.vdh.virginia.gov.

If you have been affected by DHRM Policy 1.30 layoff and possess a valid Interagency Placement Screening Form (Yellow Card) or a Preferential Hiring Form (Blue Card), you must submit the card before the closing date for this position. The Card may be submitted with the state application as an attachment.

As a V3 (Virginia Values Veterans) employer VDH Welcomes Veterans to apply!

Supplemental Questions: You may be required to respond to position-specific questions at the end of this application.

This information will help us evaluate your credentials and qualifications for the job. Failure to respond to any questions may disqualify you from further consideration.

Contact Information

Name: Priscilla Crocker

Phone: 757-514-4769

Email: priscilla.crocker@vdh.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.