Mitigation Specialist

Ohio Department of Public Safety – Emergency Management Agency

Report In Location – 2855 W. Dublin-Granville Road, Columbus, Ohio 43235

Perks of Working for the Ohio Department of Public Safety

• Multiple pay increases over your first years of service!
• Free Parking!
• Free Gym Access!
  
  

What You'll Do As a Disaster Services Consultant 2

• Under the direction of the Chief, Mitigation Branch, coordinates & monitors the agency's participation in grant programs (e.g., federal & state mitigation & disaster assistance programs) through the administration of the Hazard Mitigation Assistance grant programs, & other federal & state programs;
• Works with state agencies & local governments to develop partnerships with all levels of government, the private sector, & voluntary organizations to create & maintain a comprehensive state mitigation program;
• Assists local political jurisdictions to develop mitigation plans & projects that meet federal regulations & state requirements;
• Provides training to state & local officials on mitigation planning, programs & procedures & processes related to effective management & monitoring of mitigation plans & projects to ensure compliance with federal regulations;
• Monitors work of, & assists in training of Disaster Relief Grant Employees during disaster mitigation operations;
  
  

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Option 1

2 yrs. trg. or 2 yrs. exp. in emergency management, public or business administration;

AND 2 yr. trg. or 2 yr. exp. in disaster services & emergency operations;

AND must be able to provide own transportation.

Option 2

• Or completion of undergraduate major core program in emergency management, public or business administration;
  
  

AND 2 yrs. trg. or 2 yrs. exp. in disaster services & emergency operations;

AND must be able to provide own transportation.

Option 3

• Or 2 yrs. exp. as Disaster Services Consultant 1, 64911;
  
  

AND must be able to provide own transportation.

• Or equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications For Employment noted above.
  
  

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Job Skills: Emergency Management

Agency Contact Name and Information

Alison Granger / argranger@dps.ohio.gov

Unposting Date

Jun 21, 2026, 11:59:00 PM

Work Location

EMA - EOC - JDF

Primary Location

United States of America-OHIO-Franklin County-Columbus

Compensation

$30.55 per hour

Schedule

Full-time

Work Hours

8:00AM to 5:00PM

Classified Indicator

Classified

Union

OCSEA

Professional Skills

Customer Focus, Teamwork

Agency Overview

Emergency Management Agency

Coordinates activities to mitigate, prepare for, respond to and recover from disasters, both natural and man-made.