Job Duties
This position supports regular readiness and administrative activities of the Division, VDEM regions, Operations Bureau, and the agency with the intent of increasing capacity to support critical tasks or missions. Operational Support Specialist will support the development and operations of the IMT Program, Virginia EOC, and Regional Coordination Centers. This position provides direct and comprehensive all-hazards emergency management support throughout Virginia, as directed, in response to incidents, events or other activities as necessary.
This position is eligible for one day of telework per week. Due to the public-facing nature of the role, regular onsite presence is required.
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 Position Description. Operational Support Specialist will serve as all-hazards emergency management generalist, supporting emergency management, response and recovery operations across the commonwealth.
Minimum Qualifications
- Considerable knowledge of the roles of state, local, and federal governments in emergencies, including emergency response policies, procedures, and regulations such as NIMS.
- Skilled in using data analysis to adjust projects and adapt to changes in program activities.
- Skills in developing training, standard operating procedures and doctrine.
- Ability to lead planning, safety, and field operations, and to accurately evaluate potential emergency situations.
- Skill to build rapport, consensus and collaboration which spans regional, state and local stakeholders.
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize tasks, set goals, solve problems, and make timely, independent decisions that support VDEM’s mission and local emergency management efforts.
- Proficient in Microsoft products to include Teams.
Additional Considerations
- Must have a valid Driver's License
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.
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. 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. This is a restricted position due to the funding source.
Reasonable accommodations are available to persons with disabilities during application and/or interview processes per the Americans with Disabilities Act. Minorities, Individuals with disabilities, Veterans, and people with National Service experience are encouraged to apply.
VDEM does not provide sponsorship to prospective or current employees. Applicants applying for a position with our agency must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of employment.
The Virginia Department of Emergency Management is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Contact Information
Name: Human Resources
Phone: (804) 366-7942
Email: ov
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.