Primary Location: United States of America-OHIO-Franklin County-Columbus
Work Locations: EMA - EOC - JDF 2855 W Dublin-Granville Road Columbus 43235
Organization: Public Safety
Classified Indicator: Classified
Bargaining Unit / Exempt: Bargaining Unit
Schedule: Full-time
Work Hours: 7:30AM to 4:30PM
Compensation: $27.84 per hour
Unposting Date: Ongoing
Primary Job Skill: Emergency Management
Technical Skills: Emergency Management, Grants Administration
Professional Skills: Customer Focus
Agency Contact Name: Alison Granger
Agency Contact Information: argranger@dps.ohio.gov
Disaster Services Consultant 2 (Hybrid Eligible)
(23000C1G)
Job Duties About Us:
Our mission is to save lives, reduce injuries and economic loss, administer Ohios motor vehicle laws and preserve the safety and wellbeing of all citizens.
What Youll Do:
Ohio Department of Public Safety Emergency Management Agency
Report In Location: 2855 W. Dublin Granville Road, Columbus, Ohio 43235
Work Hours: 7:30 a.m. 4:30 p.m.
(CURRENTLY HYBRID ELIGIBLE) Will report into the office 3 days a week and telework 2 day a week. Subject to change.
Under the direction of the Chief, Disaster Recovery Branch, coordinates & monitors the Agency's participation in federal & state disaster assistance recovery programs through the administration of the State of Ohio Individual Assistance (State IA) Grant Program, the FEMA Individuals & Households, Other Needs Assistance (ONA) Grant Program & the Public Assistance (PA) Program; Conducts preliminary damage assessments in the private & public sector & assembles data necessary for the State to request financial disaster assistance from the federal & state government following disasters in Ohio; May travel to disaster sites as directed by supervisor; Works with state & federal agencies to ensure all appropriate assistance programs are made available to disaster survivors & local governments; Processes applications for state & federal disaster assistance grants.
Assists with the development of policies & procedures necessary to implement, administer & monitor the delivery of disaster assistance programs; For the State IA Program, travels to disaster site & actively participates in the application process; Completes applications; Conducts inspections of damage properties & determine eligibility for disaster assistance; Conducts audits to ensure program compliance; Following disasters, coordinates disaster recovery activities with volunteer organizations & agencies that make up local Long Term Recovery Committees; Provides training to staff administering the State IA Program or conducting IA damage assessment; Handles sensitive inquires; Resolves inquiries from citizens & government officials; Prepares reports.
Implements necessary procedures for expediting receipt of federal & state funds by disaster survivors & local governments; Coordinates with FEMA to ensure the administration of the ONA & PA Grant Programs comply with federal program eligibility guidance, grants administration & various audit requirements; Works with federal & state agencies to ensure the availability of various assistance programs (e.g., DUA, Crisis Counseling, PA, etc.).
Assists with the development & maintenance of comprehensive short-term & long-term disaster recovery plans; Assists with developing long-term Branch goals, objectives & outcomes; Provides training to state, county & local officials & representative from various agencies, departments & volunteer organizations; Maintains general familiarity with other disaster recovery programs.
Whats in it for you:
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
- Quality, affordable, and competitive medical benefits are offered through the available Ohio Med plans.
Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance
- Dental, vision, and basic life insurance premiums are free after completed eligibility period. Length of eligibility period is dependent on union representation.
Time Away From Work and Work/Life Balance
- Paid time off, including vacation, personal, and sick leave
- 11 paid holidays per year
- Childbirth/Adoption leave
Employee Development Funds
- The State of Ohio offers a variety of educational and professional development funding that varies based on whether you are a union-exempt employee or a union-represented employee.
Ohio Public Employees Retirement System
- OPERS is the retirement system for State of Ohio employees. The employee contributes 10% of their salary towards their retirement. The employer contributes an amount equal to 14% of the employees salary. Visit the OPERS website for more information.
Deferred Compensation
- The Ohio Deferred Compensation program is a 457(b) voluntary retirement savings plan. Visit the Ohio Deferred Compensation website for more information.
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.
Qualifications
2 yrs. trg. or 2 yrs. exp. in emergency management, public or business administration; 2 yr. trg. or 2 yr. exp. in disaster services & emergency operations; must be able to provide own transportation.
- Or completion of undergraduate major core program in emergency management, public or business administration; 2 yrs. trg. or 2 yrs. exp. in disaster services & emergency operations; must be able to provide own transportation.
- Or 2 yrs. exp. as Disaster Services Consultant 1, 64911; must be able to provide own transportation.
- Or equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications For Employment noted above.
Job Skills: Emergency Management
Technical Skills: Emergency Management, Grants Administration
Professional Skills: Customer Focus
KNOWLEDGE: Public Relations; Agency Policies & Procedures (ODPS & EMA); Government Structure & Process (state & local (county) governments); Employee Development.
SKILL: Word Processing (Microsoft Office applications); Equipment Operations (General office equipment).
ABILITY: Reasoning: recognize unusual or threatening conditions & take appropriate action; define problems, collect data, establish facts & draw valid conclusions; interpret extensive variety of technical material in books, journals & manuals; Numerical: add, subtract, multiply & divide whole numbers; Verbal: use proper research methods in gathering data; prepare & deliver speeches before specialized audiences & general public; Clerical: gather, collate & classify information about data, people or things; Interpersonal: handle sensitive inquiries from & contacts with officials & general public; Interpersonal: resolve complaints from angry citizens & government officials.
(*) Developed after employment.
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).
This position may be filled by lay-off or certification eligibility list if applicable
This position will be filled in accordance with the bargaining unit agreement if applicable
Background Check Information
A background check, tax check, BCI and fingerprint check may be required on all selected applicants.
