Emergency Management Specialist I - Emergency Planning Assistant

Salary : $57,382.00 - $95,636.11 Annually
Location : FAIRFAX (FJ56), VA
Job Type: FT Hourly W BN
Job Number: 24-00808
Department: Health Department
Opening Date: 04/06/2024
Closing Date: 4/19/2024 11:59 PM Eastern
Pay Grade: S21
Posting Type: Open to General Public
Job Announcement
Are you looking for a new challenge?
The Fairfax County Health Department is a progressive public health leader serving 1.2 million residents and providing services that promote population health, protect public health and the environment, and ensure residents' equitable access to health services and information. We invite you to apply to become a member of our thriving workforce, together making a difference in the health of our community!
This position works as a part of the Division of Emergency Preparedness and Response (EP&R) as part of the planning program team.
Under the supervision of the Emergency Planning Coordinator, this position assists in all aspects of the production, review, revision, implementation, and evaluation of department emergency plans, including, but not limited to the Emergency Operations Plan (EOP), plans related to medical countermeasure dispensing, and other plans as directed.
Further duties include:

• Provides administrative and programmatic support to Division of Emergency Preparedness and Response (EP&R) programs, services, and activities.
• Develops written and graphic materials, project supporting documents.
• Assists with plan development, review, revision, and publication.
• Conducts research; reviews, revises, fact checks, edits, and formats emergency plans and supporting documents.
• Represents the planning team on training, exercise, and logistical projects and in the development of products based on emergency plans.
• Performs recordkeeping, data entry, and other administrative tasks in support of EP&R programs as needed.
• Prioritizes work and manages project timelines to ensure all deliverables are produced and submitted in a timely manner.
• Uses innovative technology to streamline tasks and create efficiencies within the core planning team.

Note: The salary for this position may not exceed the midpoint of the salary range.
This is an emergency responder position. As an emergency responder working in an emergency response organization, during an emergency activation, employee may be required to work irregular hours, work at a location other than the official duty station, support the department on a 24/7 basis and perform duties other than those specified in the employee's official position description. Required to work nights, weekends and be available for emergency activations.
Required Knowledge Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of emergency disaster plans of local, federal and state governments;
• Basic knowledge of the capabilities of information technology, software and hardware;
• Ability to demonstrate interpersonal and organizational skills;
• Ability to effectively present materials and findings in oral and written formats;
• Ability to develop, implement and evaluate program goals and objectives;
• Ability to effectively coordinate a variety of Emergency Management related activities;

Employment Standards
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:(Click on the aforementioned link to learn how Fairfax County interprets equivalencies for "Any combination, experience, and training equivalent to") Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a degree in business administration, public safety, Emergency Management or related fields.
CERTIFICATES AND LICENSES REQUIRED:

• Valid driver's license
• CPR (Required within 60 days)
• AED (Required within 60 days)

NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
The appointee to the position must satisfactorily complete a criminal background check, a check of the Child Protective Services Registry, and a driving record check to the satisfaction of the employer.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Knowledge and understanding of public health emergency preparedness.
• Knowledge of the National Incident Management Systems (NIMS), the Incident Command System (ICS), the Center for Disease Control and Prevention's (CDC) Public Health Preparedness Capabilities, and other recognized standards and best practices in public health emergency preparedness and Emergency Management.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills with experience reviewing, researching, recording and organizing information.
• Experience with MSOffice365 suite and other administrative tools.
• Experience creating illustrative written or graphical products summarizing and describing complex systems and concepts.
• Completion of ICS 100, 200, 300, 400, 700 and 8
• Flexibility to work in a dynamic, emergency preparedness and response-focused environment

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Work is generally sedentary in nature. However, job entails walking, standing, sitting, stooping, climbing stairs, reaching and bending; using hands to grasp, handle, and feel. Visual acuity is required to read data on a computer monitor, digital display, print-outs, and audio-visual instruments. Must be able to operate keyboard driven equipment and computer. Must be able to lift from a ground position and carry up to 25 lbs. Position frequently communicates and must be able to exchange accurate information with others verbally (in person or telephone) and in writing. Must have ability to operate a motor vehicle and maintain a valid driver's license. Incumbent generally works in an office setting but will be required to work in other non-office environments including outdoor settings and night time hours. Must be able to participate fully as a member of the Health Department's emergency response unit. All duties performed with or without reasonable accommodations.
SELECTION PROCEDURE:
Panel interview.
The population of Fairfax County is very diverse where 38.7% of residents speak a language other than English at home () and we encourage candidates bilingual in English and a foreign language to apply to this opportunity.
Fairfax County Government prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, age, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetics, political affiliation, or military status in the recruitment, selection, and hiring of its workforce.
Reasonable accommodations are available to persons with disabilities during application and/or interview processes per the Americans with Disabilities Act. Contact 703-324-4900 for assistance. TTY 703-222-7314.EEO/AA/TTY.
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Merit Positions
Fairfax County is proud to offer employees an attractive and comprehensive benefits program, including the following:

• Medical/Vision/Dental Insurance Coverage
• Group Term Life Insurance
• Long Term Disability
• LiveWell Program
• Flexible Spending Programs
• Paid Leave (annual, sick, parental, volunteer activity, and more!)
• Paid Holidays
• Contributory Retirement Plan
• Deferred Compensation
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employees' Child Care Center
• Commuter Benefit Program
• Continuous Learning Opportunities

NOTE: Fairfax County Government is a qualifying employer under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program. For more information about the PSLF program: https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service
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Non-Merit Positions

1. Non-Merit Benefit Eligible: scheduled to work a minimum 1,040 hours and no more than a maximum of 1,560 hours in a calendar year.
   • Medical/Vision/Dental Insurance Coverage
   • Flexible Spending Program
   • Deferred Compensation
2. Temporary: scheduled to work a maximum of 900 hours in a calendar year.
   • No benefits

01
What is the highest level of education that you have completed?

• Less than 12th grade
• High school diploma or GED
• Some college
• Associate's degree
• Bachelor's degree
• Master's degree
• Doctorate degree

02
Please indicate the major(s) or minor(s) for your completed degree(s). Check all that apply.

• Business administration
• Emergency management
• Public safety
• Other (related field)
• Other (non-related field)
• Not applicable

03
If you answered "Other (related field)" or "Other (non-related)" for the previous question, please list the discipline of your degree. If this question does not pertain to you, or you do not have a degree, enter "Not applicable."
04
If you answered "Some college" for the highest level of education completed, please indicate the number of quarter or semester hours you have completed towards a degree.

• Less than 45 quarter hours
• 45 to less than 90 quarter hours
• 90 to less than 135 quarter hours
• 135 to less than 180 quarter hours
• 180 or more quarter hours
• Less than 30 semester hours
• 30 to less than 60 semester hours
• 60 to less than 90 semester hours
• 90 to less than 120 semester hours
• 120 or more semester hours
• Not applicable

05
Do you currently possess a valid driver's license?

• Yes
• No

06
How many years of full-time equivalent professional experience do you have in public health, Emergency Management or public safety?

• None
• Less than one year
• One to less than two years
• Two to less than three years
• Three to less than four years
• Four to less than five years
• Five to less than six years
• Six or more years

07
Do you currently possess any of the following certificates of completion? Check all that apply.

• Incident Command System 100
• Incident Command System 200
• Incident Command System 300
• Incident Command System 400
• Incident Command System 700
• Incident Command System 800
• None of the above

08
This position is considered "emergency services personnel" and may be recalled to work for long periods of time. Are you willing and able to work a non-standard schedule and/or evening and weekend hours on occasion?

• Yes
• No

Required Question