Emergency Operations Lead – Drone Program & NIMS/ICS Trainer

Dept of Transportation; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

District Department of Transportation (DDOT) is seeking an experienced Emergency Preparedness and Drone Program Lead to develop, plan, coordinate and evaluate all emergency preparedness events for the agency. The role also provides drone program expertise and serves as the lead NIMS/ICS trainer across the department.

Responsibilities include coordinating with federal and local agencies, advising on policy and resource deployment, and guiding DDOT’s response to weather and other emergencies.

Qualifications

• At least one year of specialized experience or equivalent to the next lowest grade level.
• Five+ years of related experience preferred.
• Experience with emergency preparedness programs and interagency coordination.
• Experience with drone operations and policy development preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop, plan, coordinate and evaluate all emergency preparedness events.
• Provide drone support and expertise for the department’s Drone Program.
• Lead NIMS and ICS trainer for the department.
• Coordinate with District and federal agencies to implement action plans.
• Support weather-related emergency response and resource deployment.

Skills

Emergency preparedness

Interagency coordination

Policy development

Public speaking / training

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Drone operations

NIMS/ICS training

Job description

District Department of Transportation (DDOT) is seeking an experienced Emergency Preparedness and Drone Program Lead to develop, plan, coordinate and evaluate all emergency preparedness events for the agency. The role also provides drone program expertise and serves as the lead NIMS/ICS trainer across the department.

Responsibilities include coordinating with federal and local agencies, advising on policy and resource deployment, and guiding DDOT’s response to weather and other emergencies.