About Us:
Our mission is to save lives, reduce injuries and economic loss, administer Ohio’s motor vehicle laws and preserve the safety and wellbeing of all citizens.
What You’ll Do:
Ohio Department of Public Safety – Emergency Management Agency
Report In Location: 2855 W. Dublin Granville Road, Columbus, Ohio 43235
Work Hours: 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
(CURRENTLY HYBRID ELIGIBLE) Will report into the office 3 days a week and telework 2 day a week. Subject to change.
Under general direction of Planner Supervisor, provides regional & statewide emergency management assistance in improving local & state level operational readiness capabilities to respond to & recover from emergencies & disasters through training & exercise activities; Provides comprehensive technical guidance & assistance in preparedness training & exercise based on an assessment of local program needs; Assists in development & implementation of a progressive training & exercise plan based on review of the jurisdictions emergency operations plan, for a specific target population &/or subject matter for Emergency Management Agency (EMA) & recommends & plans training & exercise activities to meet those needs; Provides training assistance to local political subdivision officials in emergency management (e.g., administers training & exercise programs, coordinates with field staff & other sections to assist localities in development of training & exercise criteria, programs & training goals; maintenance of eligibility to participate in Federal Emergency Management Agency financial programs & to obtain a more comprehensive level of understanding by officials of the preparedness status they need to obtain & maintain); Coordinates with local, state & federal officials & EMA to ensure required & exercises are conducted in accordance with established standards, guidelines & procedures so that uniformity, safety & quality are achieved on a statewide basis & to ensure that exercise & training coursed are designed appropriately.
Plans, schedules & conducts training & exercise programs (e.g., schedules employees to attend sessions; schedules instructors to conduct sessions; prepares materials & teaches sessions; conducts workshop, reviews & revises training materials); Reviews & participates in emergency/disaster policies, procedures & reports (e.g., FEMA emergency management performance grant quarterly reports, federal grant requirements, training/exercise development & improvement of the state emergency operations center).
Maintains records & reports related to training & exercise activities (e.g., compiles training & exercise data; prepares correspondence; disseminates information regarding scheduling & course materials; maintains training files); Cooperates with all appropriate emergency management sections to evaluate & report on emergency operational readiness capabilities of local political subdivisions through interviews & with local officials, examinations of plans, operations, physical equipment, & related resources used in emergency plans & exercises.
Represents state at county/regional level events involving emergency management (preparedness/response), meets to negotiate/discuss issues with local officials, state legislators & staff members from Ohio Congressional Delegation; Presents state policy to local governments for emergency management & relays concerns to administration officials.
Provides assists during emergencies to the State Emergency Operations Center during emergencies/disaster activations & exercises (e.g., contacts counties situation writer, mission tracking, general assistance).
What’s 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 employee’s 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
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. 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 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.