West Virginia
Threat Preparedness Response Officer-WV Department of Agriculture-Kanawha Co.
West Virginia, Charleston, West Virginia, us, 25329
Threat Preparedness Response Officer - WV Department of Agriculture - Kanawha County
Job Title: Threat Preparedness Response Officer 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. Responsibilities
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 or 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. Minimum Qualifications
Education:
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. Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities: Knowledge of laws and regulations of the State of West Virginia relating to the Office of Emergency Services; knowledge of WVDA laws and regulations relating to disease control in plants and animals and safe food supply; budgeting and governmental accounting; state fiscal and purchasing systems; ability to prepare and maintain reports; highly organized with priority, urgency, and deadline commitment; ability to handle confidential information; ability to multi-task; attention to detail; self-starter with minimal supervision. Working Conditions
Office environment; sitting, standing, walking, driving, lifting up to 50 pounds. Equal Opportunity Employer: West Virginia Department of Agriculture is an equal opportunity employer. Posting Details
This description is subject to review and revision at the discretion of the Commissioner and designees. This job opportunity is not in the classified service and is not covered by the West Virginia Division of Personnel merit system. Therefore, interested persons must apply directly to the hiring agency as directed above.
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Job Title: Threat Preparedness Response Officer 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. Responsibilities
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 or 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. Minimum Qualifications
Education:
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. Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities: Knowledge of laws and regulations of the State of West Virginia relating to the Office of Emergency Services; knowledge of WVDA laws and regulations relating to disease control in plants and animals and safe food supply; budgeting and governmental accounting; state fiscal and purchasing systems; ability to prepare and maintain reports; highly organized with priority, urgency, and deadline commitment; ability to handle confidential information; ability to multi-task; attention to detail; self-starter with minimal supervision. Working Conditions
Office environment; sitting, standing, walking, driving, lifting up to 50 pounds. Equal Opportunity Employer: West Virginia Department of Agriculture is an equal opportunity employer. Posting Details
This description is subject to review and revision at the discretion of the Commissioner and designees. This job opportunity is not in the classified service and is not covered by the West Virginia Division of Personnel merit system. Therefore, interested persons must apply directly to the hiring agency as directed above.
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