THREAT PREPAREDNESS RESPONSE OFFICER (Guthrie Agricultural Center, Guthrie WV)

Job Title: Threat Preparedness Response Officer

Division: Executive

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

Examples Of Work

• Coordinate emergency operations activities of the WVDA with the WV Emergency Management Division (EMD)
• Serves 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.
  
  

Working Conditions: Office environment; sitting, standing, walking, driving, lifting up to 50 pounds

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Knowledge of laws and regulations of the State of West Virginia relating to the Office of Emergency Services.
• Knowledge of the laws and regulations of the WVDA relating to the control of disease in plants and animals and the safe food supply.
• Knowledge of budgeting and governmental accounting principles, practices, policies and methods. Knowledge of state fiscal and purchasing systems and procedures. Ability to prepare and maintain necessary reports and records.
• Highly organized with a strong sense of priority, urgency, and commitment to deadlines
• Ability to handle confidential information with the highest degree of professional responsibility
• Ability to multi-task.
• Exceptional attention to detail.
• Be a self-starter, work with minimum supervision and be available as needed.
  
  

Education

Minimum Qualifications:

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.
  
  

This description is subject to review and revision at the discretion of the Commissioner and designees.

West Virginia Department of Agriculture is an equal opportunity employer.