Title: Incident Management Coordinator (Hourly)

Hiring Range: $30.90 - $50.21

Pay Band:

Agency: VA Dept of Transportation

Location: Edinburg, Old Valley Pike

Agency Website: https://www.jobs.virginia.gov/home

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

Candidate MUST be able to respond to I-81 and I-66 in Shenandoah, Frederick and Warren Counties within 30 minutes!

The Virginia Department of Transportationâs Edinburg Residency is seeking a qualified Wage Incident Management Coordinator to assist with the highway incident management program along I-81, I-66 and primary roads in Shenandoah, Warren, Clarke and Frederick counties. The qualified candidate will:
Plan, execute and continually review incident and emergency management operations.
Lead and direct Area and Regional Incident Management Committees.
Coordinate and cooperate with emergency service and incident management organizations at local, regional, state and multi state levels.
Prepare incident and emergency response plans and conduct necessary training.
Manage incidents, emergencies and special traffic events.
Report to incident scenes to review aspects of the incident and, or accident scene, or assist as needed.
Coordinate with local, regional, and statewide agencies to enhance incident response, management and communications.
Serve as VDOT On-Scene Commander for high profile emergencies.
Serve in an on-call capacity to assist during major emergencies.

This is a wage position, so the selected candidate will only work 1500 hours from May 1-April 30 each year. No state benefits are provided.

The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) is an Equal Opportunity Employer by both policy and practice. Applicants are considered for all positions without regard to race, sex, color, national origin, religion, age, veteran status, political affiliation, genetics, or against otherwise qualified persons with disabilities. It is the intent of VDOTâs employment and personnel practices to conform to all applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations regarding non-discrimination.

AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other national service alumni are encouraged to apply.

View details \u0026 knowledge, skills, \u0026 abilities for applicant evaluation at local VEC or http://www.vdot.jobs.
TDD 1-800-828-1120.

VDOT employees have Shared Values and a Code of Ethics. http://www.virginiadot.org/about/missionandvalues.asp

We encourage all those who apply to review these values and ethics. If you share our values, we invite you to apply. Your success in our organization depends upon sharing these values and keeping this Code of Ethics.

Minimum Qualifications

Minimum qualifications:
â¢Experience reflecting knowledge of public safety operations, emergency response and coordination relating to highway incidents.
â¢Experience reflecting the ability to plan and schedule 24 hour public service operations.
â¢Experience working independently and cooperatively with others, building consensus and promoting open communications.
â¢Experience reflecting the ability to apply National Incident Management principles and practices to a variety of events.
â¢Ability to communicate effectively orally in writing.
â¢Valid driverâs license.
â¢Ability to effectively problem solve and apply critical thinking to traffic operations incidents.
â¢Ability to work and make sound decisions during emergency situations and, or for time sensitive situations.
â¢Ability to report to incident scenes with exposure to live traffic conditions i.e., noise, fumes, dust, gases, chemicals etc. and encounter unexpected safety hazards.
â¢Ability to walk or stand on uneven terrain or surfaces to review incident and, or accident scenes.

Preferred Qualifications:

Preferred qualifications:
â¢College coursework and training in incident, emergency and, or transportation management related courses.
â¢High school diploma or GED preferred; equivalent experience or training may substitute for education.
â¢Knowledge of federal and state regulations and procedures related to incident management.
â¢Training in transportation incident and special events.
â¢Experience and training in safety and work zone management.
â¢Experience in incident, emergency and special event operations.
â¢Experience in leading 24 hour emergency operations.
â¢Experience in real time emergency operations, incident management, traffic management and public safety agency coordination and communications.
â¢Knowledge and experience in transportation operations.
â¢Must be willing and able to respond immediately to emergency events within coverage area.
â¢Basic Hazardous Materials experience preferred.

Special Instructions:

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to â Your Applicationâ in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

This is a wage position, so the selected candidate will only work 1500 hours from May 1-April 30 each year. No state benefits are provided.

Position is designated as essential to emergency operations and will be required to work outside normal work hours to ensure the safety of the traveling public.

References, work history and DMV records and criminal history records check will be verified prior to employment.

Once onboarded, this position may be eligible for telework opportunities; availability, hours, and duration of telework shall be approved as outlined in the Commonwealth telework policy.

Contact Information:

Name: Ciara Diehl

Phone: (540)292-4079

Email: Ciara.Diehl@vdot.virginia.gov

In support of the Commonwealthâs 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 Certificate of Disability (COD) provided by a Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor within the Department for Aging \u0026 Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind \u0026 Vision Impaired (DBVI). Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their Certificate of Disability. If you need to get a Certificate of Disability, use this link: Career Pathways for Individuals with Disabilities, or call DARS at 800-552-5019, or DBVI at 800-622-2155.