Title: Emergency Communications Officer
State Role Title: Emergency Coordinator II
Hiring Range: $47,000 - $53,000
Pay Band: 4
Agency: Department of Military Affairs
Location: Dept of Military Affairs
Agency Website: DMA
Recruitment Type: General Public - G
Job Duties
About the Agency:
The Virginia Department of Military Affairs State Team provides professional and responsive state support functions to the Adjutant General of Virginia, the Virginia National Guard, the Virginia Air Guard, and the Virginia Defense Force in order to ensure their ability to support and defend the United States and the Commonwealth of Virginia.
Purpose of Position:
This position provides emergency communications services and support to the Virginia Department of Military Affairs Emergency Services Section.
Key areas of focus include, but are not limited to: receive, process, and coordinate emergency response to a geographical area. provide positive customer service to staff, visitors and other personnel as needed.
This position is identified as a critical component in Emergency Services as the initial contact for requesting those services.
Telework for this position is only allowed during emergencies.
Minimum Qualifications
Skill in operating a telephone switchboard, PBX, or other similar multi-line communication systems;
Knowledge in communication equipment to include radios, repeaters, and radio frequencies;
Proficiency operating with Microsoft 365 Products and software to include SharePoint and Teams;
Ability to effectively communicate with diverse groups and coordinate with multiple stakeholders to meet requirements;
Ability to multitask, prioritize, and manage competing requirements in a high-stress environment;
Ability to obtain and maintain required Emergency Communications Officer Certifications;
Must be able to obtain a Secret Security Clearance and NIPR Account;
Valid Driver's License with an acceptable driving record required.
Additional Considerations
Considerable administrative support experience preferred.
Special Instructions
You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.
Employment offers may be subject to any of the following:
o Extensive criminal background check
o Pre-employment drug screening
o Employment reference checks
o Virginia DMV Driver Alert System
o Pre-employment physical examination
A Real ID or combination of acceptable documents is required for entry onto Fort Pickett and all other Federal Installations;
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)/AED/Standard First Aid Training, ICS Class (100, 200, 700, 800) within 1 year of hire;
Completes Hazmat Awareness, Public Safety Telecommunicator I & II within 24 months of hire.
Adherence to all requirements of the Agency's Common Access Card (CAC) process inclusive of a favorable Federal Background Check is required.
Must have, and maintain, a valid Virginia Driver’s License for the duration of employment;
Must obtain and maintain a Common Access Card (CAC);
The Department of Military Affairs is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all persons and applicants, without regard to age, color, disability, gender, national origin, political affiliation, genetic information, race, religion, sexual orientation, sex (including pregnancy) or veteran status. DMA encourages and invites minorities, women, individuals with disabilities and veterans to apply.
We are a “Virginia Values Veterans” (V3) certified state agency that provides hiring preference to Veterans and Members of the Virginia National Guard in support of Executive Order 29, (2010). If you are a Veteran or Virginia National Guard Member, we urge you to respond accordingly on your state application and/or resume.
AmeriCorps and Peace Corps and other national service alumni are encouraged to apply.
The application must be detailed and fully completed. All employment and periods of unemployment (if applicable) must be listed within the application; either on an attached resume, or manually listed in the “Relevant Work History” section. Each application is reviewed for documentation that shows the applicant meets the minimum and preferred qualifications stated in the job announcement. The decision to interview an applicant is based on the information provided on the application, therefore, it is essential to fully complete each section of the application and provide descriptive information. Submitting an incomplete state application, or a state application lacking in detail, may result in your non-selection. This website will provide a confirmation of receipt when the application is submitted for consideration.
This position is restricted, meaning the funding for this job is non-general and/or non-recurring.
This job is a civilian position and does not require military service (including commission and enlistment).
Contact Information
Name: Loreley A. Leabhart
Phone: (804) 313-1694
Email: loreley.a.leabhart2.nfg@army.mil
In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.
Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.