Emergency Management Leader – Preparedness & Coordination

City of Lynchburg; Lynchburg (VA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Lynchburg seeks an Emergency Management Specialist to support the administration and coordination of the City’s comprehensive emergency management program. This role assists the Emergency Management Coordinator in planning, preparedness, response, recovery, and mitigation across City departments and partners.

The position emphasizes EOC operations, grants management, and policy-level coordination during emergencies and major events, with occasional nights, weekends, and holidays as

Qualifications

• Background in emergency management, public safety, or related field.
• Knowledge of FEMA, NIMS, and related regulations.
• Coursework or certifications in emergency management required.

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing and evaluating emergency management programs.
• Coordinate EOC planning, activation, staffing, and readiness.
• Maintain emergency operations plans and COOP procedures.
• Coordinate interdepartmental planning and continuity efforts.
• Manage emergency management grants, applications, and reporting.
• Oversee emergency management information systems and documentation.
• Coordinate trainings, exercises, and after-action reviews.
• Liaise with regional, state, federal, and private partners.
• Prepare briefings and planning documents for leadership.
• Provide operational coordination during incidents and events.

Skills

Analytical skills

Written & verbal communication

Team collaboration

Calm under pressure

Education

Emergency Management coursework

Emergency management certification (FEMA/NIMS/IAEM)

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Data analysis tools

Job description

The City of Lynchburg seeks an Emergency Management Specialist to support the administration and coordination of the City’s comprehensive emergency management program. This role assists the Emergency Management Coordinator in planning, preparedness, response, recovery, and mitigation across City departments and partners.

The position emphasizes EOC operations, grants management, and policy-level coordination during emergencies and major events, with occasional nights, weekends, and holidays as