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Working Title Director of Emergency Management and Safety Role Title Emergency Coordinator Mgr I Role Code 69154-FP FLSA Exempt Pay Band 05 Position Number 28000476 Agency Northern VA Community College Division NV280-VP Administration Work Location Fairfax County - 059 Hiring Range Commensurate with Experience (Up to $125,000 max) Emergency/Essential Personnel Yes EEO Category A-Official or Administrator Full Time or Part Time Full Time Does this position have telework options? -Telework options are subject to change based on business needs- No Does this position have a bilingual or multilingual skill requirement or preference? Work Schedule
College administrative hours with adjustment as necessary to handle emergencies
Sensitive Position Yes Job Description
General Description:
The Director of Emergency Management and Safety directs the development, implementation, testing and regular improvement of College-wide emergency preparedness. The Director assures that College employees and organizational units are ready to respond in practical, productive, and effective ways to emergencies. The Director also serves as the College’s liaison to national, state, and regional emergency management agencies and leaders.

Duties and Tasks:

• Oversee the College-wide emergency management and environmental health and safety programs.
• With regards to emergency management duties: oversee the management, development, implementation, coordination, and training of emergency management objectives to be in compliance with federal and state laws and regulations to promote a safer and better prepared College environment.
• With regards to environmental health and safety duties: offer guidance on compliance requirements (federal and state laws and regulations) for all College environmental health and safety programs in an effort to promote a safer college environment.
• Ensure the proper implementation and regular evaluation of policies and procedures related to both emergency management and environmental health and safety, and serve as the subject matter expert and authority on emergency management and environmental health and safety issues.
• Provide leadership and oversight of the emergency management staff and budgets within both divisions making certain that the department, as a whole, operates in a way that is consistent with College policies.
• Guide the Safety Manager and appropriate College staff to ensure compliance with federal, state, and college environmental health and safety objectives College-wide.
• Maintain the College’s comprehensive safety plans and oversee the management of all College environmental health and safety programs.
• Oversee the development and management of College-wide training programs related to emergency preparedness.

Special Assignments:
May be required to perform other duties as assigned. May be required to assist the agency or state government generally in the event of an emergency declaration by the Governor.

Must be able to pass a fingerprint-based criminal background check.
Special Assignments
May be required to perform other duties as assigned. May be required to assist the agency or state government generally in the event of an emergency declaration by the Governor.
KSA's/Required Qualifications
KSAs:

• Thorough knowledge of the principles, practices, and techniques related to emergency management and environmental health and safety.
• A solid understanding of organizational planning processes and technologies and how to implement and improve broad-based, practical, and effective organizational plans.
• The ability to understand the mission and strategic direction of the College, to use traditional and advanced planning techniques for assessing risks and threats to the College, and the ability to translate them into planning priorities and formulating responses to such risks and threats in emergency situations.
• The ability to relate to, communicate and make effective presentations (as needed) with senior executives, the Administrative Council, College governance, College employees at all levels, and with external officers and agencies.
• The ability to collect, organize, retain, analyze, and produce information related to emergency planning and response.
• Excellent English speaking, writing skills and very effective communication skills.
• Knowledge of the health aspects of emergency planning and response is desirable.
• Knowledge of budget preparation and fiscal management including contract management.
• Knowledge and understanding of the National Incident Management System.
• Knowledge of Federal and State codes, laws, orders, and regulations related to emergency management and associated environmental health and safety (i.e. OSHA , NFPA , VA Statewide Fire Prevention Code, VA Governor’s Executive Orders, VA State Code).

Required Qualifications:

• Experience in emergency management and evidence of relevant training and experience.
• Experience in personnel management, organizational planning, and strategic planning.
• Experience in budget and contract management.
• Experience in public agencies or working with public agencies.
• Certified Virginia Professional Emergency Manager ( VPEM ).
• Completed the Homeland Security Exercise and Evaluation Program ( HSEEP ) training course, as well as FEMA courses: IS 100.c, 120.c, 200.c, 363, 700.b and 800.d, 300, 400.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Complete the Emergency Vehicle Operator Course ( EVOC ) within the first six months of employment.
• Pass background investigation.
• Pass the Criminal Justice Information Services ( CJIS ) background and training.

Additional Considerations

• Emergency management experience in an institution of higher education.
• Certified Emergency Manager designation by International Association Emergency Managers.

Operation of a State Vehicle Yes Supervises Employees Yes Required Travel
Maybe required to travel between NOVA Campuses.

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number CLS_2981P Recruitment Type General Public - G Number of Vacancies 1 Position End Date (if temporary) Job Open Date 04/22/2024 Job Close Date 06/30/2024 Open Until Filled No Agency Website www.nvcc.edu Contact Name Email Phone Number Special Instructions to Applicants
In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth’s Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly called a Certificate of Disability) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services ( DARS ), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired ( DBVI ). Service-Connected Veterans may also apply via the AHP if they also provide an AHP Letter. To request an AHP Letter, use this link: https://www.dars.virginia.gov/drs/cpid/PWContact.aspx or call DARS at 800-552-5019, or DBVI at 800-622-2155
Additional Information
Northern Virginia Community College ( NOVA ) is the largest public institution of higher education in the Commonwealth of Virginia and one of the largest community colleges in the nation. NOVA enrolls nearly 75,000 students on its six campuses in Alexandria, Annandale, Sterling, Manassas, Springfield, and Woodbridge, as well as through NOVA Online and high school dual enrollment programs. The College offers more than 100 affordable associate degree and certificate programs to help our students reach their academic and professional goals in some of the most in-demand careers.

At NOVA , we are deeply committed to fostering an inclusive community for all students, faculty, and staff, and our diverse workforce is representative of this commitment. To this end, we encourage all applicants seeking to add value through their diverse backgrounds, experiences, and interests to consider employment opportunities with NOVA . To learn more about NOVA’s commitment to inclusive excellence, please visit our website .

NOVA offers eligible employees a benefits package that includes a comprehensive health and dental insurance program, generous paid leave, deferred compensation plans, paid parental leave, state employee discounts, and a solid and secure retirement program.

We strive to ensure our employees have the tools and development opportunities to support and promote NOVA’s mission. For more information about NOVA and its programs and services, please visit our website at www.nvcc.edu .

The security of our students, faculty, and staff is very important at NOVA . Please take a moment to review NOVA’s Annual Security Reports .

The following documents are required for the application to be considered for this position:
1. Resume
2. Certifications for the following: the Homeland Security Exercise and Evaluation Program ( HSEEP ) training course as well as FEMA courses (IS 100, 100he, 120.a., 130, 200, 300, 400, 700, 800
3. Certification for the following: Certified Virginia Professional Emergency Manager ( VPEM )
Background Check Statement Disclaimer
The selected candidate’s offer is contingent upon the successful completion of a criminal background investigation, which may include: fingerprint checks, local agency checks, employment verification, verification of education, credit checks (relevant to employment). Additionally, selected candidates may be required to complete the Commonwealth’s Statement of Economic Interest. For more information, please follow this link: http://ethics.dls.virginia.gov/
EEO Statement
The Virginia Community College System, anEEOemployer, welcomes applications from people of all backgrounds and recognizes the benefits of a diverse workforce. Therefore, theVCCSis committed to providing a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. Employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications. We prohibit discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, mental or physical disabilities, political affiliation, veteran status, gender identity, or other non-merit factors.
ADA Statement
TheVCCSis anEOEand Affirmative Action Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Acts ( ADA and ADAAA ), VCCS will provide, if requested, reasonable accommodation to applicants in need of access to the application, interviewing and selection processes.
E-Verify Statement
VCCSuses E-Verify to check employee eligibility to work in the United States. You will be required to complete an I-9 form and provide documentation of your identity for employment purposes.