ADEM PROGRAM COORDINATOR

Position Number: 22180230 
County: Pulaski 
Posting End Date: 04/10/2025 
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.

ADEM is committed to responding quickly to the needs of the citizens of Arkansas during times of disaster, whether it be natural or man-made. ALL ADEM staff, regardless of position title, serve a role in the State Emergency Operations Center (SEOC) to aide in response efforts.

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. In state and out of state travel for trainings, conferences, and disaster related duties is associated with this position. Activation as a member of the Arkansas Emergency Operations Center may be necessary in the event of a major emergency. This may alter or totally change previously established duties and work schedules until the emergency is over.

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.

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.