Grants and Disaster Services Coordinator IN-OFFICE

Job Description

Grants and Disaster Services Coordinator [IN‑OFFICE] (260000EC)

Organization: Public Safety

Agency Contact: Alison Granger / argrangero.gov

Unposting Date: Feb 2, 2026, 4:59:00 AM

Work Location: EMA - EOC - JDF 2855 W Dublin-Granville Road Columbus 43235

Primary

Location:

United States of America-OHIO-Franklin County-Columbus

Compensation: $30.55 per hour

Schedule: Full‑time (7:30 AM to 4:30 PM)

Union: OCSEA

Primary Job Skill: Emergency Management

Emergency Management Agency coordinates activities to mitigate, prepare for, respond to and recover from disasters, both natural and man‑made.

Ohio Department of Public Safety – Emergency Management Agency (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 onsite Gym!

• Provide implementation & administration assistance to local governments, state agencies, regional teams & private non‑profit agencies for preparedness grant programs (e.g., Homeland Security Grant Program, Emergency Management Performance Grant program, communications grant programs, Hazardous Materials Grant Program, & other federal & state programs).
• Coordinate state agency application & participation in preparedness grant programs.
• Interface with local & state government & non‑profit organizations to assure appropriate applications of federal, state, & local grant regulations (e.g., Code of Federal Regulations, Ohio Revised Code).
• Implement grant monitoring systems to ensure compliance with federal & state laws, regulations, policies & procedures.
• Complete desk & field monitoring visits of grant projects to review & evaluate local fiscal & programmatic records, confirm program compliance & progress, identify & resolve discrepancies, & issue reports on findings.

At the State of Ohio, we take care of the team that cares for Ohioans. We provide a variety of quality, competitive benefits to eligible full‑time and part‑time employees. For a list of all the State of Ohio Benefits, visit our Total Rewards website. Our benefits package includes:

• Medical Coverage
• Free Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance premiums after completion of eligibility period
• Paid time off, including vacation, personal, sick leave and 11 paid holidays per year
• Childbirth, Adoption, and Foster Care leave
• Education and Development Opportunities (Employee Development Funds, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, and more)
• Public Retirement Systems (such as OPERS, STRS, SERS, and HPRS) & Optional Deferred Compensation (Ohio Deferred Compensation)

* Benefits eligibility is dependent on a number of factors. The Agency Contact listed above will be able to provide specific benefits information for this position.

OPTION 1: 2 years training or 2 years experience in emergency management, public or business administration; AND 2 years training or experience in disaster services & emergency operations; AND must be able to provide own transportation.

OPTION 2: Completion of undergraduate major core program in emergency management, public or business administration; AND 2 years training or experience in disaster services & emergency operations; AND must be able to provide own transportation.

OPTION 3: 2 years experience as Disaster Services Consultant 1, 64911; AND must be able to provide own transportation.

- Or equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications for Employment noted above.

1. Be detailed when describing your current/previous work duties. The more the better!! Don’t just write “see attached resume”.
2. Tailor your application for each position you apply for. You should clearly describe how you meet the minimum qualifications outlined in this job posting.
3. Respond to all questions asked. If you do not have the education/training/experience that is being asked, select either “No” or “N/A”.

Training and Development Required to Remain in the Classification After Employment: Completion of FEMA Professional Development Series, Damage Assessment…