West Virginia Department of Agriculture
THREAT PREPAREDNESS RESPONSE OFFICER (Guthrie Agricultural Center, Guthrie WV)
West Virginia Department of Agriculture, Charleston, West Virginia, us, 25329
Overview
Job Title: Threat Preparedness Response Officer
Division: Executive
Headquarters: Guthrie Agricultural Center, Charleston, WV
Reports To: Executive Leadership
Supervisory Responsibility: None
FLSA Status: Exempt
Nature Of Work The Threat Preparedness Response Officer operates under administrative direction from the Commissioner and/or Deputy Commissioner(s)/Chief of Staff in the performance of day-to-day administration of the WVDA Emergency Operation Plan and related Homeland Security Program.
Examples Of Work
Coordinate emergency operations activities of the WVDA with the WV Emergency Management Division (EMD)
Serve as WVDA’s liaison to multiple agencies
Assist WVDA and other divisions in development and/or enhancement of surveillance programs designed to protect human and animal food supplies, and to control diseases in plants and animals
Facilitate and coordinate WVDA’s Incident Management Team
Develop and/or enhance emergency preparedness training programs for WVDA staff
Assist WVDA and other divisions in the development and/or enhancement of rapid response and recovery plans pertaining to their respective areas
Develop and deliver educational programs for members of the agriculture community and general public regarding disease control in plants and animals
Develop and deliver educational programs for members of the general public regarding rapid response and recovery in the event of a terrorist activity, natural occurrence impacting the state’s food supply and plant or animal disease event
Identify equipment and maintain adequate supplies needed to enable the WVDA to react to emergencies affecting food supply, or disease outbreaks in plants and animals
Develop and provide training for first responders in the six OES regions of West Virginia as identified by the WV Emergency Management Division (EMD)
Research and identify outside funding sources to support the goals and mission of the WVDA in assuring a safe food supply, and the successful control of any highly contagious diseases among plants and animals
Teach and provide instruction to WVDA staff and to other agencies
Emergency management
Other duties as assigned
Working Conditions Office environment; sitting, standing, walking, driving, lifting up to 50 pounds
Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities
Knowledge of laws and regulations of the State of West Virginia relating to the Office of Emergency Services
Knowledge of the laws and regulations of the WVDA relating to the control of disease in plants and animals and the safe food supply
Knowledge of budgeting and governmental accounting principles, practices, policies and methods; knowledge of state fiscal and purchasing systems and procedures; ability to prepare and maintain necessary reports and records
Highly organized with a strong sense of priority, urgency, and commitment to deadlines
Ability to handle confidential information with the highest degree of professional responsibility
Ability to multi-task
Exceptional attention to detail
Be a self-starter, work with minimum supervision and be available as needed
Education Minimum Qualifications Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree in business, public administration, or a related field.
Experience Five years of full-time paid employment in administrative, supervisory, public administration, or related field.
Substitutions None
Licenses/ Certifications None
Additional Requirements
Valid driver’s license is required
Satisfactory completion of pre-employment drug testing
Satisfactory completion of pre-employment law enforcement background investigation, including DMV records
Must maintain a positive image of the Commissioner, West Virginia Department of Agriculture
This description is subject to review and revision at the discretion of the Commissioner and designees. West Virginia Department of Agriculture is an equal opportunity employer.
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Division: Executive
Headquarters: Guthrie Agricultural Center, Charleston, WV
Reports To: Executive Leadership
Supervisory Responsibility: None
FLSA Status: Exempt
Nature Of Work The Threat Preparedness Response Officer operates under administrative direction from the Commissioner and/or Deputy Commissioner(s)/Chief of Staff in the performance of day-to-day administration of the WVDA Emergency Operation Plan and related Homeland Security Program.
Examples Of Work
Coordinate emergency operations activities of the WVDA with the WV Emergency Management Division (EMD)
Serve as WVDA’s liaison to multiple agencies
Assist WVDA and other divisions in development and/or enhancement of surveillance programs designed to protect human and animal food supplies, and to control diseases in plants and animals
Facilitate and coordinate WVDA’s Incident Management Team
Develop and/or enhance emergency preparedness training programs for WVDA staff
Assist WVDA and other divisions in the development and/or enhancement of rapid response and recovery plans pertaining to their respective areas
Develop and deliver educational programs for members of the agriculture community and general public regarding disease control in plants and animals
Develop and deliver educational programs for members of the general public regarding rapid response and recovery in the event of a terrorist activity, natural occurrence impacting the state’s food supply and plant or animal disease event
Identify equipment and maintain adequate supplies needed to enable the WVDA to react to emergencies affecting food supply, or disease outbreaks in plants and animals
Develop and provide training for first responders in the six OES regions of West Virginia as identified by the WV Emergency Management Division (EMD)
Research and identify outside funding sources to support the goals and mission of the WVDA in assuring a safe food supply, and the successful control of any highly contagious diseases among plants and animals
Teach and provide instruction to WVDA staff and to other agencies
Emergency management
Other duties as assigned
Working Conditions Office environment; sitting, standing, walking, driving, lifting up to 50 pounds
Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities
Knowledge of laws and regulations of the State of West Virginia relating to the Office of Emergency Services
Knowledge of the laws and regulations of the WVDA relating to the control of disease in plants and animals and the safe food supply
Knowledge of budgeting and governmental accounting principles, practices, policies and methods; knowledge of state fiscal and purchasing systems and procedures; ability to prepare and maintain necessary reports and records
Highly organized with a strong sense of priority, urgency, and commitment to deadlines
Ability to handle confidential information with the highest degree of professional responsibility
Ability to multi-task
Exceptional attention to detail
Be a self-starter, work with minimum supervision and be available as needed
Education Minimum Qualifications Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree in business, public administration, or a related field.
Experience Five years of full-time paid employment in administrative, supervisory, public administration, or related field.
Substitutions None
Licenses/ Certifications None
Additional Requirements
Valid driver’s license is required
Satisfactory completion of pre-employment drug testing
Satisfactory completion of pre-employment law enforcement background investigation, including DMV records
Must maintain a positive image of the Commissioner, West Virginia Department of Agriculture
This description is subject to review and revision at the discretion of the Commissioner and designees. West Virginia Department of Agriculture is an equal opportunity employer.
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