ADEM PROGRAM COORDINATOR

Date: Sep 13, 2024

Req ID: 43338

Location:

North Little Rock, AR, US, 72118

Category: DEPT OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT

Anticipated Starting Salary: 36155

Position Number: 22180230

County: Pulaski

Posting End Date: 09/20/2024

Anticipated Starting Salary: 36155

The Department of Public Safety’s mission is to enhance the safety and security of all Arkansans through ethical, character-driven behavior that promotes professionalism, clear communication, and accountability while serving as the state’s premier public safety agency.

This position is Safety Sensitive and is subject to pre-employment, random, and for-cause drug screenings.

If you are requesting veteran’s preference, please include your DD214.

Applicant must be available for disaster duty at any time. Twelve-hour work schedules are possible and all ADEM positions are subject to 24-hour on-call duty in the event of an emergency or disaster.

Roles and Responsibilities: The working title of this position is State Voluntary Agency Liaison (VAL) within the ADEM Recovery Branch. This position will serve as the primary coordination point between local, state, and federal governments and voluntary, faith-based, and community organizations responding to a disaster. The VAL will provide technical assistance to Arkansas Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster (ARVOAD), in the areas of volunteer coordination, donations management, and others providing disaster services. This position will gather pertinent information on activities of community based voluntary organizations and the ARVOAD to ensure that resources are being used efficiently, without duplication of services, in order to meet the unmet needs of disaster survivors during response and recovery. The VAL will coordinate and facilitate community Long-Term Recovery (LTR) groups, community outreach both pre-disaster and post-disaster, and build relationships, provide ongoing technical assistance and guidance to voluntary and community organizations to empower communities to recover from disasters.

Preferred Qualifications: Demonstrate leadership qualities. Excellent customer service skills. The ability to understand and correctly interpret written guidance and policy documents. Must work well in a team environment. Ability to conduct group briefings/presentations. Exhibit self-management skills. The successful applicant must be proficient in the use of Microsoft Office products and have strong computer skills.

Position Information

Class Code: G175C

Grade: GS06

FLSA Status: EXEMPT

Salary Range: $36,155.00 - $57,668.00

Summary

The Arkansas Department of Emergency Management (ADEM) Program Coordinator administers program specific state and federal grant assistance programs. This position is governed by state and federal laws and agency/institution policy.

Functions

Reviews documentation, monitors eligible funds, and distributes funds on eligible projects. Works with disaster applicants and other state and federal agencies to obtain grants. Completes daily and weekly progress reports. Oversees the administration of program specific state and federal grant/assistance programs. Ensures that program specific state and federal grant/assistance programs are in compliance with all laws, regulations, policies, and program guidelines. Reviews all FEMA policies as related to grant/assistance programs. Monitors, closes, audits, and reconciles grant/assistance records. Updates grant administrative plans annually. Conducts training for local and county emergency management officials. Performs other duties as assigned.

Dimensions

This position is subject to 24-hour on-call duty in the event of an emergency or disaster.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Knowledge of the all phases/levels of emergency management. Knowledge of state emergency management procedures. Knowledge of basic accounting principles. Knowledge of grant management principles. Knowledge of personal computer and software applications. Ability to assemble, correlate, and analyze facts related to emergency management. Ability to communicate and present information to professionals, other interested groups, and/or individuals. Ability to comprehend, interpret, and apply regulations, procedures, and related emergency management information. Ability to consult and provide technical assistance. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates, staff, public officials, civic and community groups, and the general public. Ability to prepare and interpret financial reports and statements. Ability to plan and prepare necessary quarterly progress reports.

Minimum Qualifications

The formal education equivalent of a bachelor's degree in public administration, business administration, or a related field; plus four years of experience in program organization and administration. Additional requirements determined by the agency for recruiting purposes require review and approval by the Office of Personnel Management. OTHER JOB RELATED EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE MAY BE SUBSTITUTED FOR ALL OR PART OF THESE BASIC REQUIREMENTS, EXCEPT FOR CERTIFICATION OR LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS, UPON APPROVAL OF THE QUALIFICATIONS REVIEW COMMITTEE.

Licenses

None

The State of Arkansas is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, age, disability, citizenship, national origin, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other status or characteristic protected by law.

Nearest Major Market:Little Rock