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Access & Functional Needs Specialist (Emergency Mgmt Specialist II)

Fairfax County Government
$67,425.90 - $112,377.41 Annually
medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, child care, retirement plan
United States, Virginia, Fairfax
Apr 05, 2025
Job Announcement This position develops and manages effective, inclusive, and innovative outreach and engagement initiatives among Fairfax's disabilities and access and functional needs communities in relation to disaster preparedness, planning, response, and mitigation. Also provides guidance during the emergency planning process reviewing plans, annexes, policies, trainings, and exercises to ensure compliance with ADA, NIMS, CPG 101, EMAP, and related local, state, or federal regulations as required. Works under the direction of the Assistant Coordinator of Communications and Community Engagement for the Department of Emergency Management & Security (DEMS). Supports the department's community engagement activities with a focus on emergency preparedness efforts for persons with access and functional needs and disabilities. Supports community engagement: Focuses on emergency preparedness for persons with access and functional needs and disabilities. Promotes inclusivity & equity: Supports the One Fairfax policy by addressing the needs of individuals with disabilities, older adults, and those with limited English proficiency. Builds partnerships: Engages with the disability community to deliver emergency preparedness presentations, webinars, and recommendations. Develops & manages communication materials: Creates and ensures accessibility of digital and printed materials. Assists with the management of social media & marketing: Oversees agency platforms (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Nextdoor), contributes to newsletters, designs graphics, and manages emergency alerts and website content. Supports language access: Coordinates translation services to enhance accessibility. Serves as a department communicator: Assists with media relations, public messaging, and crisis communications for the agency. EOC support: Works in the Fairfax County Emergency Operations Center (EOC) during local emergency activations. This position is considered "essential personnel" and will be required to report to work regardless of the emergency situation (weather, transportation, other disaster). Due to the nature of the position and the responsibilities associated with the position, the incumbent, at times, will be required to work nights, weekend and be available for emergency activations. Emergency Operation Center (EOC) activations may require 12 hours or longer shifts, which will include evenings, weekends and holidays. Illustrative Duties ( The illustrative duties listed in this specification are representative of the class but are not an all-inclusive list. A complete list of position duties and unique physical requirements can be found in the position description.) Establishes and maintains liaisons with agency program managers to insure efficient and continued use of volunteers; Prepares and presents speeches to civic and community organizations to promote volunteerism; Serves as project manager on diverse, medium-sized county-level emergency management programs; Regularly facilitates and convenes meetings with county agencies, recommends appropriate courses of emergency action, establishes emergency planning guidelines, and ensures compliance with federal, state and county emergency management guidance; Conducts independent research, prepares, develops and manages assigned projects/ programs in a variety of complex emergency management areas; May supervise other employees on a recurring or project basis; Coordinate and work directly with residential and business partners; Developing new relationships, researching and identifying available grant resources; . Required Knowledge Skills and Abilities (The knowledge, skills and abilities listed in this specification are representative of the class but are not an all-inclusive list.) Knowledge of emergency disaster plans of local, federal and state governments; Ability to supervise both professional level staff and volunteers effectively; Ability to effectively demonstrate interpersonal and organizational skills; Ability to effectively communicate, both orally and in writing; Ability to develop, implement and evaluate program goals and objectives; Ability to operate emergency communications equipment, computers, wireless devices, etc.; Ability to effectively coordinate a variety of emergency management related activities. Employment Standards MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Any combination of education, experience, and training equivalent to the following:(Click on the aforementioned link to learn how Fairfax County interprets equivalencies for "Any combination, experience, and training equivalent to") Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a degree in business administration, public safety, emergency management or related fields, plus two years of professional work experience in emergency management or public safety. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS : Ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing Ability to extract data, analyze and present Ability to problem solve Proficiency in the use of information technology tools applicable to modern office productivity software CERTIFICATES AND LICENSES REQUIRED: Driver's License (Required) Incident Command System (ICS) 100 (Required within 12 months) Incident Command System (ICS) 200 (Required within 12 months) Incident Command System (ICS) 700 (Required within 12 months) Incident Command System (ICS) 800 (Required within 12 months) Incident Command System (ICS) 300 (Required within 18 months) Incident Command System (ICS) 400 (Required within 18 months) FEMA Professional Development Series (on-Line classes) - Within 24 months NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENT: The appointee to the position will be required to complete a criminal background check, child protective services registry check and driving record check to the satisfaction of the employer. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: The position requires individual to be able to lift up to 25 pounds, speak articulately in person and on the telephone, work long periods at a desk and participate as required as a civilian member of an emergency response organization . All duties performed with or without reasonable accommodations. SELECTION PROCEDURE: Panel interview; may include exercise. The population of Fairfax County is very diverse where 38.7% of residents speak a language other than English at home (Spanish, Asian/Pacific Islander, Indo-European, and others ) and we encourage candidates bilingual in English and a foreign language to apply to this opportunity. Fairfax County Government prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, age, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetics, political affiliation, or military status in the recruitment, selection, and hiring of its workforce. Reasonable accommodations are available to persons with disabilities during application and/or interview processes per the Americans with Disabilities Act. TTY 703-222-7314. DHREmployment@fairfaxcounty.gov . EEO/AA/TTY. #LI-SP1