Ohio Department of Public Safety – Emergency Management Agency
Report In Location – 2855 W. Dublin-Granville Road, Columbus, Ohio 43235

Perks of Working for the Ohio Department of Public Safety

Multiple pay increases over your first years of service!
Free Parking!
Free onsite Gym!

What You'll Do as a Disaster Services Consultant 2

Provides comprehensive technical guidance & assistance in prepared-ness training & exercise based on an assessment of program needs;
Assists in development & implementation of a progressive training & exercise plan based on review of the jurisdiction's emergency operations plan;
Provides training coordination for counties and state partners regarding emergency management curriculum (e.g., administers training & exercise programs, coordinates with field staff & other sections to assist localities in development of training & exercise criteria, programs & training goals; handles training logistics);
Coordinates with local, state & federal officials & EMA to ensure 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 courses are designed and delivered 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, re-views & revises training materials);

Why Work for the State of Ohio

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
Free Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance premiums after completion of eligibility period
Paid time off, including vacation, personal, sick leave and 11 paid holidays per year
Childbirth, Adoption, and Foster Care leave
Education and Development Opportunities (Employee Development Funds, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, and more)
Public Retirement Systems (such as OPERS, STRS, SERS, and HPRS) & Optional Deferred Compensation (Ohio Deferred Compensation)

Benefits eligibility is dependent on a number of factors. The Agency Contact listed above will be able to provide specific benefits information for this position.

Qualifications

OPTION 1:
2 yrs. trg. or 2 yrs. exp. in emergency management, public or business administration;
AND 2 yr. trg. or 2 yr. exp. in disaster services & emergency operations;
AND must be able to provide own transportation.

OPTION 2:

Or completion of undergraduate major core program in emergency management, public or business administration;

AND 2 yrs. trg. or 2 yrs. exp. in disaster services & emergency operations;
AND must be able to provide own transportation.

OPTION 3:

Or 2 yrs. exp. as Disaster Services Consultant 1, 64911;

AND must be able to provide own transportation.

Or equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications For Employment noted above.

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Job Skills: Emergency Management

Supplemental Information

TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT REQUIRED TO REMAIN IN THE CLASSIFICATION AFTER EMPLOYMENT
Completion of FEMA Professional Development Series, Damage Assessment Course, Disaster Recovery Course, EOC Course, Hazard Material Awareness Course & Incident Command System Course.

UNUSUAL WORKING CONDITIONS
Requires travel; must provide own transportation; exposed to disaster sites, must be available for weekend & after normal hour duty, work will require absence from home for extended period of time during disaster & emergency, must be able to respond to disasters, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week except on approved vacation times; Exposed to dirt & debris; exposed to impacted areas (i.e., flood, hazardous material spills, blizzard, riot, tornado devastation) which may also be bio-hazard areas (e.g., tetanus, hepatitis).

Background Check Information
A BCI fingerprint check and background check may be required on all selected applicants.

To request a disability accommodation, please email HRRequestADA@dps.ohio.gov as soon as possible, or at least 48 hours prior to the above referenced testing or interview date so any necessary arrangements may be made in a timely manner.

ADA Statement

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.

Drug-Free Workplace

The State of Ohio is a drug-free workplace which prohibits the use of marijuana (recreational marijuana/non-medical cannabis). Please note, this position may be subject to additional restrictions pursuant to the State of Ohio Drug-Free Workplace Policy (HR-39), and as outlined in the posting.

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