Regional Preparedness Coordinator - Region 6 #00233

Dept of Emergency Management; Salem (VA); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The Regional Preparedness Coordinator for the Dept of Emergency Management in Salem, VA, represents the agency and leads statewide emergency preparedness initiatives within Region 6, coordinating regional programs across mitigation, preparedness, response, and recovery.

The role provides technical assistance to local governments, state agencies, nonprofits, and private-sector partners, advancing hazard mitigation, resilience, and emergency operations.

Qualifications

• Experience across mitigation, preparedness, response, and recovery in emergency management.
• Familiarity with FEMA doctrine and state/federal emergency management laws and policies.
• Strong skills in emergency management planning, technical writing, and project management.
• Ability to analyze data, assess risks, and manage multiple complex projects.
• Proven ability to build partnerships with local, state, federal, and nonprofit partners.
• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Public Management, Emergency Management, or related discipline (or equivalent experience).

Skills

Emergency management principles

FEMA doctrine

Planning and technical writing

Project management

Meeting facilitation & public speaking

Data analysis & risk assessment

Partnership development

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration/Public Management/Emergency Management or related discipline

Job description

The Regional Preparedness Coordinator serves as a Virginia Department of Emergency Management representative responsible for implementing statewide emergency preparedness initiatives within Region 6, coordinating regional programs, and advancing hazard mitigation and resilience. The role provides technical assistance to local governments, state agencies, nonprofits, and private-sector partners while supporting emergency operations across all four phases of emergency management. The position is based in Salem, Virginia and requires regular onsite presence with eligibility for two days of telework per week.

Key qualifications:

• Working knowledge of emergency management principles across mitigation, preparedness, response, and recovery
• Working knowledge of FEMA doctrine and applicable state and federal emergency management laws and policies
• Proficient skills in emergency management planning, technical writing, project management, meeting facilitation, and public speaking
• Demonstrated ability to analyze data, assess risks, and manage multiple complex projects
• Ability to develop and maintain effective partnerships with local, state, federal, and nonprofit partners
• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Public Management, Emergency Management, or related discipline (or equivalent experience)