Mitigation Specialist

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 Gym Access!

What You'll Do as a Disaster Services Consultant 2

• Under the direction of the Chief, Mitigation Branch, coordinates & monitors the agency's participation in grant programs (e.g., federal & state mitigation & disaster assistance programs) through the administration of the Hazard Mitigation Assistance grant programs, & other federal & state programs;
• Works with state agencies & local governments to develop partnerships with all levels of government, the private sector, & voluntary organizations to create & maintain a comprehensive state mitigation program;
• Assists local political jurisdictions to develop mitigation plans & projects that meet federal regulations & state requirements;
• Provides training to state & local officials on mitigation planning, programs & procedures & processes related to effective management & monitoring of mitigation plans & projects to ensure compliance with federal regulations;
• Monitors work of, & assists in training of Disaster Relief Grant Employees during disaster mitigation operations;

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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