Emergency Services Chief — EOC & Community Readiness Lead

City of Fredericksburg, Virginia; Fredericksburg (VA); On-site; USD 93,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, vision, dental

Paid time off

Virginia Retirement System

Service credit

Job summary

The City of Fredericksburg, Virginia seeks a Battalion Chief – Emergency Services Coordinator to lead emergency management, planning, and coordination efforts citywide. This role requires 24/7 availability for emergencies and events, and acts as a Field Battalion Chief backup under the Fire Chief and City Manager.

Responsibilities include maintaining EOC readiness, developing emergency plans, grant acquisition, and community crisis communications.

Qualifications

• Minimum five (5) years in a supervisory role coordinating during events, incidents or disasters.
• FEMA Professional Development Series within specified timeframes is expected.
• FEMA Advanced and Basic Emergency Management programs are required/desired within set timelines.
• BA/BS in a related field is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee emergency management, planning, and coordination with stakeholders.
• Maintain EOC readiness and serve as EOC Manager when activated.
• Apply for and manage State and Federal Grants (VDEM, FEMA).
• Act as primary contact for disaster mitigation, preparedness, response, and recovery.

Skills

Emergency management

Leadership

Public speaking

Strategic planning

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Emergency Management

FEMA IS-100, 200, 700, 800

EVOC certification

VCIN certification

Certified Emergency Manager Designation

Job description

The City of Fredericksburg, Virginia seeks a Battalion Chief – Emergency Services Coordinator to lead emergency management, planning, and coordination efforts citywide. This role requires 24/7 availability for emergencies and events, and acts as a Field Battalion Chief backup under the Fire Chief and City Manager.

Responsibilities include maintaining EOC readiness, developing emergency plans, grant acquisition, and community crisis communications.