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Access & Functional Needs Specialist (Emergency Mgmt Specialist II)

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Access & Functional Needs Specialist (Emergency Mgmt Specialist II)

Salary

$67,425.90 - $112,377.41 Annually

Location

FAIRFAX (EJ11), VA

Job Type

FT Salary W BN

Job Number

25-00291

Department

Emergency Mgmt and Security

Opening Date

02/01/2025

Closing Date

2/14/2025 11:59 PM Eastern

Pay Grade

S24

Posting Type

Open to General Public

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Job Announcement

This position develops and manages effective, inclusive, and innovative outreach and engagement initiatives among Fairfax's disabilities, access and functional needs communities in relation to disaster preparedness, planning, response, and mitigation. Also provides guidance during the emergency planning process reviewing plans, annexes, policies, trainings, and exercises to ensure compliance with ADA, NIMS, CPG 101, EMAP, and related local, state, or federal regulations as required.

Supports the department's community engagement activities with a focus on emergency preparedness efforts for persons with access and functional needs and disabilities. In addition, builds partnerships within the disability community to deliver emergency preparedness presentations, webinars, and communicate recommendations to the residents of Fairfax County on emergency preparedness. Develops and manages communication material, both digital and printed, while ensuring all materials in print and online are in accessible formats. Supports language access and coordination of translation services, plays a vital role in supporting the One Fairfax policy by promoting inclusivity and equity in emergency management, and ensures the unique needs of individuals with disabilities, older adults and those with limited English proficiency are addressed in county emergency programs, services, and communications. This position works in the Fairfax County EOC during local emergency activations. Works under the direction of the Assistant Coordinator of Communications and Community Engagement for the Department of Emergency Management & Security (DEMS).

Illustrative Duties

(The illustrative duties listed in this specification are representative of the class but are not an all-inclusive list. A complete list of position duties and unique physical requirements can be found in the position description.)

• Establishes and maintains liaisons with agency program managers to insure efficient and continued use of volunteers;

• Prepares and presents speeches to civic and community organizations to promote volunteerism;

• Serves as project manager on diverse, medium-sized county-level emergency management programs;

• Regularly facilitates and convenes meetings with county agencies, recommends appropriate courses of emergency action, establishes emergency planning guidelines, and ensures compliance with federal, state and county emergency management guidance;

• Conducts independent research, prepares, develops and manages assigned projects/ programs in a variety of complex emergency management areas;

• May supervise other employees on a recurring or project basis;

• Coordinate and work directly with residential and business partners;

• Developing new relationships, researching and identifying available grant resources;

• Identify and manage budget for program;

• Performs ICS position specific or ESF function roles in day to day operations or during EOC activations.

Required Knowledge Skills and Abilities

(The knowledge, skills and abilities listed in this specification are representative of the class but are not an all-inclusive list.)

• Knowledge of emergency disaster plans of local, federal and state governments;

• Ability to supervise both professional level staff and volunteers effectively;

• Ability to effectively demonstrate interpersonal and organizational skills;

• Ability to effectively communicate, both orally and in writing;

• Ability to develop, implement and evaluate program goals and objectives;

• Ability to operate emergency communications equipment, computers, wireless devices, etc.;

• Ability to effectively coordinate a variety of emergency management related activities.

Employment Standards

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Any combination of education, experience, and training equivalent to the following: (https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/hr/equivalencies-education-and-experience) (Click on the aforementioned link to learn how Fairfax County interprets equivalencies for "Any combination, experience, and training equivalent to")

Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a degree in business administration, public safety, emergency management or related fields, plus two years of professional work experience in emergency management or public safety.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing

• Ability to extract data, analyze and present

• Ability to problem solve

• Proficiency in the use of information technology tools applicable to modern office productivity software

NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

The appointee to this position will be required to complete a criminal background check, child protective services registry check and driving record check to the satisfaction of the employer.

CERTIFICATES AND LICENSES REQUIRED:

• Driver's License (Required)

• Incident Command System (ICS) 100 (Required within 12 months)

• Incident Command System (ICS) 200 (Required within 12 months)

• Incident Command System (ICS) 700 (Required within 12 months)

• Incident Command System (ICS) 800 (Required within 12 months)

• Incident Command System (ICS) 300 (Required within 18 months)

• Incident Command System (ICS) 400 (Required within 18 months)

• FEMA Professional Development Series (on-Line classes) - Within 24 months

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

The position requires individual to be able to lift up to 25 pounds, speak articulately in person and on the telephone, work long periods at a desk and participate as required as a civilian member of an emergency response organization . All duties may be performed with or without reasonable accommodations.

SELECTION PROCEDURE:

Panel interview and may include exercise.

The population of Fairfax County is very diverse where 38.7% of residents speak a language other than English at home (Spanish, Asian/Pacific Islander, Indo-European, and others (https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/demographics/fairfax-county-general-overview) ) and we encourage candidates bilingual in English and a foreign language to apply to this opportunity.

Fairfax County Government prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, age, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetics, political affiliation, or military status in the recruitment, selection, and hiring of its workforce.

Reasonable accommodations are available to persons with disabilities during application and/or interview processes per the Americans with Disabilities Act. Contact 703-324-4900 for assistance. TTY 703-222-7314. DHREmployment@fairfaxcounty.gov. EEO/AA/TTY.

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