Regional Incident & Emergency Management Lead

Commonwealth of VA Careers; Ashland (VA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 114,000; Full time

Job summary

Commonwealth of VA Careers in Ashland, VA seeks a senior Incident and Emergency Management professional to lead planning, execution and continual improvement of operations across local, regional and state levels. You will chair committees, coordinate with emergency services, and prepare robust incident response plans for traffic events and special operations.

The role requires strong communication, crisis decision making, and the ability to manage 24/7 operations within a multi-agency

Qualifications

• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to problem solve with critical thinking in traffic incidents.
• Experience with public safety operations and emergency response.

Responsibilities

• Lead Incident and Emergency Management reviews and track performance.
• Coordinate with local, regional and state agencies for planning and response.
• Serve as on-scene or TOC lead for major emergencies and events.
• Develop evacuation plans and monitor incident management training.

Skills

Incident management

Emergency management

Traffic operations

Leadership

Public safety coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Public Safety or related field

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Commonwealth of VA Careers in Ashland, VA seeks a senior Incident and Emergency Management professional to lead planning, execution and continual improvement of operations across local, regional and state levels. You will chair committees, coordinate with emergency services, and prepare robust incident response plans for traffic events and special operations.

The role requires strong communication, crisis decision making, and the ability to manage 24/7 operations within a multi-agency