Senior Emergency Operations Center Director

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

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,