Incident Management Coordinator - Bristol District

Title: Incident Management Coordinator - Bristol District

State Role Title: Prog Admin Specialist II

Hiring Range: $64,277 - $104,450

Pay Band: 5

Agency: VA Dept of Transportation

Location:Bristol District Office

Agency Website:https://www.jobs.virginia.gov/home

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

VDOT is driven by safety, service to the community, and a commitment to excellence! If you are a leader skilled in problem-solving and teamwork, and you excel under pressure with experience in crisis management, we want you to join our team!

The Bristol District of VDOT is seeking an Incident Management Coordinator to plan, execute, and continually review incident and emergency management operations. You will lead and direct Area and District Incident Management Committees, and coordinate with emergency service and incident management organizations at local, regional, state, and multi-state levels. Responsibilities include preparing incident and emergency response plans, conducting necessary training, and managing traffic planning for emergency operations and special events.

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Minimum Qualifications

• Ability to communicate effectively orally in writing.

• Ability to effectively problem solve and apply critical thinking to traffic operations incidents.

• Valid driver's license.

• Ability to work, make sound decisions during emergency situations and, or for time sensitive situations.

• Experience reflecting the ability to plan and schedule 24 hour public service operations.

• Experience working independently, cooperatively with others, building consensus and promoting open communications.

• Ability to report to incident scenes with exposure to live traffic conditions i.e., noise, fumes, dust, gases, chemicals etc. and encounter unexpected safety hazards.

• Ability to walk or stand on uneven terrain or surfaces to review incident and, or accident scenes.

• Experience reflecting knowledge of public safety operations, emergency response and coordination relating to highway incidents.

• Experience reflecting the ability to apply National Incident Management principles and practices to a variety of events.

Additional Considerations

• A combination of training, experience, or education in Incident Management, Emergency Management, Transportation Management or related field desired.

• Experience in incident, emergency and special event operations.

• Training in transportation incident and special events.

• Experience in leading 24 hour emergency operations.

• Experience and training in safety and work zone management.

• Knowledge of federal and state regulations and procedures related to incident management.

• Knowledge and experience in transportation operations.

• Experience in real time emergency operations, incident management, traffic management and public safety agency coordination and communications.

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.

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or resume is submitted successfully. Please refer to "Your Application" in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

State applications will only be accepted as submitted online by 11:55 pm on the closing date through the PageUp System. State applications submitted via email, postal mail, fax, or in person will not be considered. Applicants are expected to fully represent qualifications and work history on the State application and/or resume. The decision to interview an applicant is based on the information provided on the application, therefore, it is essential to fully complete each section of the application and provide detailed information. Submitting an incomplete state application, or a state application lacking in detail, may impact your interview eligibility.

In addition to a rewarding work experience, VDOT offers excellent health and life insurance, benefits, pre-tax spending accounts, state funded Short- and Long-Term Disability, paid holidays, vacation, tuition assistance, free wellness programs, and a state retirement plan with options for tax-deferred retirement savings including employer matching.

We are a "Virginia Values Veterans" (V3) official certified company and state agency that provides hiring preference to Veterans and Members of the Virginia National Guard in support of Executive Order 29, (2010). If you are a Veteran or Virginia National Guard Member, we urge you to respond accordingly on your state application.

We have Shared Values and a Code of Ethics: your success in our organization depends upon modeling these values, therefore please access the following link: https://www.virginiadot.org/about/missionandvalues.asp to review them and; if in agreement, we welcome you to apply.

Fingerprint-based background checks, references, work history, and DMV records will be verified prior to employment. Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States. H1B VISA Sponsorship is not available. VDOT utilizes a market-based pay program, which has been approved by DHRM. Therefore, advertised rates of pay may or may not align with the Commonwealth pay bands.

The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) is an Equal Opportunity Employer by both policy and practice. For more information about our employment practices, please visit "Information for VDOT Employees and Applicants": http://www.virginiadot.org/jobs/information_for_employees.asp

Contact Information

Name: Jessica Meyer

Phone: 276-213-1791

Email: jessica.meyer@vdot.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.