Emergency Services Manager

State of West Virginia; Charleston (WV); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee benefits

Job summary

The State of West Virginia is seeking an experienced emergency management leader to oversee six programs, including Planning, Training and Exercise, Radiological Preparedness, GIS, and liaison activities. The role directs the SEOC during activations and coordinates with county, state, federal, and private partners.

The ideal candidate has five years of relevant experience, supervisory responsibilities, and training in NFPA/NIMS frameworks; advanced training is a plus.

Qualifications

• Five years of full-time or equivalent paid experience in emergency management, federal program management, or military service; supervisory/administrative experience required.
• Experience with National Incident Management System and Incident Command System preferred.
• Advanced training such as Professional Development Series or HSEEP is favorable.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day operation of six programs: Planning, Training & Exercise, Radiological Emergency Preparedness, GIS, Liaison, and Tier II management.
• Serve as State Emergency Operations Center Director during activations and coordinate with county, state, federal and private partners.
• Coordinate training and certification needs; manage travel and schedule for staff; ensure compliance with background checks and licensing.

Skills

Emergency management

Supervisory experience

Program management

Travel availability

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Nature of Work

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 300 and IC 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.

Minimum Qualifications

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.
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