Emergency Services Manager

West Virginia; Charleston (WV); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The West Virginia emergency management position oversees the day-to-day operation of six programs: Planning; Training and Exercise; Radiological Emergency Preparedness; Geographic Information Systems; the Liaison program; and the State Emergency Response Commission, Local Emergency Planning Committee, and Tier II program. The role supervises several program managers and may directly supervise other staff.

When the SEOC activates, you will serve as State Emergency Operations Center Director,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; advanced degrees may substitute for experience
• Five years of full-time or equivalent emergency management experience, with supervisory/administrative duties
• Experience with federal programs or military service preferred
• Strong background in emergency planning, ICS/NIMS, and incident response processes

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day operation of six programs: Planning; Training and Exercise; Radiological Emergency Preparedness; GIS; Liaison; and Tier II programs
• Supervise program managers and other staff
• Serve as State Emergency Operations Center Director when SEOC is activated and coordinate with county, state, federal, and private sector partners
• Complete mandatory FEMA IS-100, IS-200, IS-700, IS-800 within one year of employment; preferred experience with NIMS/ICS and EOC management

Skills

Emergency management

Leadership

Program management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

This job opportunity is not in the classified service and is not covered by the West Virginia Division of Personnel merit system.

This position oversees the day-to-day operation of six programs: Planning; Training and Exercise; Radiological Emergency Preparedness; Geographic Information Systems; the Liaison program; and the State Emergency Response Commission, Local Emergency Planning Committee, and Tier II program. The employee supervises several program managers and may directly supervise other staff. When the SEOC is activated, the employee serves as State Emergency Operations Center Director and coordinates the state's response with county, state, federal, and private sector partners. Within one year of employment the employee is required to obtain the following training: FEMA IS-100, IS-200, IS-700, IS-800 IC S-300 and IC S 400. Those with experience with the National Incident Management System, the Incident Command System and emergency operations center management will be given preference. Other advanced training such as the Professional Development Series, Advanced Professional Development Series, the National Emergency Management Basic or Advanced Academy, Certified Emergency Manager or Associate Emergency Manager, and HSEEP training would be favorable.

Employee must pass a criminal background screening, hold a valid driver's license, be able to work extended shifts of 12 hours or more during activations, and be able to travel both in and out of state including some overnight travel. May be required to perform other duties as assigned.

Training:

Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university.

Substitution:

Non-supervisory experience as listed below may be substituted for the required training on a year-for-year basis.

Experience:

Five years of full-time or equivalent part-time paid experience in emergency management, federal program management, or military service, one year of which must have been in a supervisory or administrative capacity.

Substitution:

Masters degree may be substituted for two years of the above listed non-supervisory experience.