Emergency Coordinator 01407
Company: DHRM
Location: Richmond
Posted on: April 2, 2026
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Job Description:
Title: Emergency Coordinator 01407 State Role Title: Emergency
Coordinator III Hiring Range: $57,733 - $70,000 annually Pay Band:
5 Agency: Virginia Department of Agriculture Location: VDACS
CENTRAL HEADQUARTERS Agency Website:
https://www.vdacs.virginia.gov/ Recruitment Type: General Public -
G Job Duties The Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer
Services (VDACS) is seeking an Emergency Coordinator to support
Virginia agriculture, consumer protection, and environmental
stewardship. This position provides coordination of emergency
services, operations, and planning in support of the agency's
mission and strategic plan. The Emergency Coordinator is expected
to assist all areas of the agency with emergency planning,
training, and response; provides leadership to Virginia’s Emergency
Support Function 11 team; maintain and update the agency’s
Continuity of Operations Plan; assist the agency's efforts in
operating pet shelters in support of Virginia human state managed
shelters; support staff during various emergencies that could
impact VDACS to include potential animal disease outbreaks; assist
with policy review and development at the state level, review and
analyze external regulations and laws, and perform research and
policy analysis relating to emergency preparedness, response, and
worker safety in the agribusiness sector; and work on various
projects to support the agency. This position will be on call and
have to occasionally respond to emergencies after business hours
and on weekends. Once onboarded, this position may be eligible for
telework opportunities; availability, hours, and duration of
telework shall be approved as outlined in the Commonwealth’s
telework policy. Minimum Qualifications Comprehensive knowledge of
emergency management principles and practices, services, operations
and planning techniques preferably as related to public health or
consumer protection. Demonstrate ability to plan, set goals and
objectives to achieve results; to make sound analytical decisions;
and to work independently. Ability to develop and promulgate
teamwork and coordination within the agency while working with
internal and external clients, state and federal agencies, agency
staff and management, and industry and consumer groups and
citizens. Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing;
proven customer service skills; effective presentations skills.
Proven experience in developing and maintaining positive working
relationships with diverse internal and external individuals and
groups. Proficiency in the usage of computers and Microsoft Office.
Experience managing and tracking projects. Current or recent
experience in a similar type of position that includes planning,
developing and implementing emergency, regulatory, or agricultural
programs. Must have and maintain a valid driver’s license with a
driving record that reflects a sense of responsibility for highway
safety. Must be able to achieve and maintain the requirements of
Agency VEST Liaison and Emergency Management Coordinator in
Executive Order 41 (2019) and any future directives with specified
timeframes. Additional Considerations A combination of related
education, training and experience indicating possession of the
preceding knowledge, skills, and abilities to include knowledge of
emergency management and agribusiness may substitute for education
and experience. 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.
The Immigration Reform and Control Act requires that before we can
legally employ an individual, we must verify both the identity and
employment authorization of the individual. VDACS uses Form I-9 to
satisfy this requirement. Form I-9, instructions, and the List of
Acceptable Documents can be found at https://www.uscis.gov/i-9.
VDACS does not offer sponsorship for employment purposes;
therefore, the selected candidate will need to be able to provide
acceptable documents in accordance with Form I-9 (use link above
for more details). Additionally, VDACS participates in E-Verify and
will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information
to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. For
additional assistance with this requirement, please contact
hr.vdacs@vdacs.virginia.gov. Final candidate must successfully
complete a fingerprint-based criminal background check. If you have
been affected by DHRM Policy 1.30 Layoff and possess a valid
Interagency Placement Screening Form (Yellow Card) or a
Preferential Hiring Form (Blue Card), you must submit the card
before the closing date for this position. The Card may be
submitted with the state application as an attachment. Contact
Information Name: Human Resources Phone: 804-786-3531 Email:
hr.vdacs@vdacs.virginia.gov In support of the Commonwealth’s
commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with
disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring
Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will
need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the
Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the
Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI).
Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status
questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable,
to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can
be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019. Note :
Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or
DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use
that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring
Process.
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