Mitigation Specialist

Mitigation Specialist

Organization: Public Safety

Agency Contact Name and Information: Alison Granger / View email address on click.appcast.io

Work Location: EMA - EOC - JDF 2855 W Dublin-Granville Road Columbus, OH 43235

Primary Location: United States of America - OHIO - Franklin County - Columbus

Compensation: $31.47 per hour

Schedule: Full-time

Work Hours: 8:00AM to 5:00PM

Classified Indicator: Classified

Union: OCSEA

Primary Job Skill: Emergency Management

Professional Skills: Customer Focus, Teamwork

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

Job Description

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 You'll Do as a Disaster Services Consultant 2:

• Under the direction of the Chief, Mitigation Branch, coordinates & monitors the agency's 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;

Why Work for the State of Ohio

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 our Total 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.

Qualifications

OPTION 1: 2 yrs. trg. or 2 yrs. exp. in emergency management, public or business administration; AND 2 yr. trg. or 2 yr. exp. in 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. exp. in 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

Supplemental Information

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 View email address on click.appcast.io 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.

ADA Statement 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.

Drug-Free Workplace 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.