CO - P4601 Pollution Response & Emergency Preparedness Program State On-Scene Coordinator

Title: CO - P4601 Pollution Response & Emergency Preparedness Program State On-Scene Coordinator

State Role Title: Emergency Coordinator III

Hiring Range: $56,051 - $88,000

Pay Band: 5

Agency: Dept of Environmental Quality

Location: Dept of Environmental Quality

Agency Website: www.deq.virginia.gov

Recruitment Type: Agency Employee Only - A

Job Duties

The Department of Environmental Quality's Office of Pollution Response and Emergency Preparedness is seeking a qualified applicant to assists with management of the DEQ Pollution Response and Emergency Preparedness Programs by: establishing and maintaining guidance, procedures and plans to ensure effective statewide agency response to all natural and human-caused disaster and pollution events affecting environmental quality; Serving as a primary or alternate Emergency Management Coordinator (EMC) and/or VEST Liaison Officer (VLO); Serving as a DEQ representative to the Region III Regional Response Team (RRT3) and Coastal and Inland Area Committees to coordinate and assist with preparedness & response activities and planning & exercises; Assisting with maintenance and updates of the Commonwealth Emergency Operations Plan; Developing and maintaining agency preparedness and response plans; Serving as a State On-Scene Coordinator (SOSC) or deputy to coordinate state resources for significant pollution incidents while applying knowledge of regulatory, technical and administrative requirements to ensure an effective response; Managing DEQ’s Virginia Emergency Support Team (VEST) by: recruiting and maintaining a VEST roster; coordinating planning and exercises with local, state, federal, and private sector partners; scheduling VEST coverage; leading DEQ’s efforts during VEST activations; and providing guidance to all levels of state and federal government; Assisting with maintenance of the agency Continuity of Operations Plan (COOP); Organizing and providing pollution and disaster response training; Serving as a technical expert for these programs and engaging with internal and external partners at all levels of government and the private sector on the same.

Minimum Qualifications

• Knowledge of federal and state air, water, and waste laws and applicable regulations
• Knowledge of federal and state disaster/emergency response laws and plans
• Knowledge of pollution response methods to include oil and hazmat spill cleanup techniques and technology
• Knowledge of Emergency Management and Incident Command System
• Knowledge of response management systems
• Knowledge of environmental science
• Program management skills
• Strong problem solving and decision-making skills
• PC and database operations skills
• Ability to coordinate with state, federal, local agencies
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Additional Considerations

N/A

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.

Please Read Carefully:

The Commonwealth of Virginia welcomes all applicants authorized to work in the United States. Sponsorship is not provided; therefore, applicants must be a citizen or national of the U.S., a Lawful Permanent Resident, or an alien authorized to work.

Excluding current DEQ Employees, selected candidates for employment MUST pass a criminal background check. A valid driver’s license is required of all DEQ employees in order to operate a state-owned or leased vehicle.

The Application Process: Individuals desiring to be considered for this position must submit a completed employment application or you may attach a resume before the position’s closing date. Applications received after the closing date will not be considered. Applicants are encouraged to be specific regarding job-related knowledge, skills, and abilities. Applications submitted via postal mail, email, or fax will not be considered.


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