Disaster Services Consultant 2 - DRG (3 positions)

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.

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

Ohio Department of Public Safety – Emergency Management Agency
Report In Location – 2855 W. Dublin-Granville Road, Columbus, Ohio 43235
Work Hours – 8\:00AM to 5\:00PM (on call 24 hrs for disasters and emergencies)

Special Note\: Disaster Relief Grants (DRG) employees - are used to coordinate federally funded relief programs following a disaster.  The employer will establish an ending date of employment at the time of the appointment, which may be extended or reduced as determined by the employer.

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 Service Consultant 2
•    Oversee the administration of the Public Assistance Grant Program & other related infrastructure programs; Work with the State Coordinating Officer; Coordinate & monitor the agency's participation in federal & state disaster assistance recovery programs;
•    Assist in the administration of the State Disaster Relief Program (e.g., determine eligibility under the program; review final cost documentation for purposes of reimbursement; etc.);
•    Assemble data necessary for the state to request financial disaster assistance from federal & other outside resources following disasters in Ohio;
•    Travel to disaster or emergency site as directed by supervisor;
•    Work with federal & local governments in processing applications in preparation of cost documentation & proof of expenditures for disaster related restoration work;

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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.

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.

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.

Job Skills\: Emergency Management
 

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).

Special Note\: Disaster Relief Grants (DRG) employees - are used to coordinate federally funded relief programs following a disaster.  The employer will establish an ending date of employment at the time of the appointment, which may be extended or reduced as determined by the employer.

This position is unclassified per section 124.11(A)(9) ORC.

Background Check Information
•    A background check, and BCI fingerprint check may be required on all selected applicants.
•    A comparative analysis and/or drug test may be a requirement of the hiring process.

To request a disability accommodation, please email [email protected] 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.