Emergency Manager

Employment Opportunities

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Dinwiddie County is currently accepting applications for the positions listed below. Individuals interested in employment with Dinwiddie County must submit an online application prior to the advertised closing date. While resumes are not a substitute for a completed application, applicants are welcome to include them as a supplemental document.

Dinwiddie County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of Dinwiddie County to prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, political affiliation, genetics, or disability in the recruitment, selection, and hiring of its workforce.

• Plans, develops, implements and maintains the County’s Emergency Operation Plan and related emergency management plans.
• Coordinates with state, federal and outside agencies during a major incident.
• Analyzes risks, vulnerabilities, and emerging threats affecting County operations and public safety.
• Facilitates and supports the Local Emergency Planning Committee (LEPC) and maintains compliance with applicable planning and reporting requirements.
• Oversees, coordinates and conducts training and exercises for County staff, emergency responders and volunteers to evaluate the readiness and effectiveness of the County’s emergency response capabilities in preparation of significant emergency and disaster related events.
• Coordinates and oversees the Community Emergency Response Team (CERT).
• Promotes community awareness and preparedness via presentations and other means.
• Coordinates VDEM LEMPG Grant activities and other VDEM grant funding applications for CERT and LEPC.
• Identifies, applies for, administers, and monitors emergency management grants and maintains required documentation and reporting.
• Ensures the Emergency Operations Center (EOC) and designated alternate EOC facilities are maintained and ready for activation.
• Coordinates with local, regional, and state partners to establish appropriate level of community readiness.
• Assesses hazards, potential dangers and threats in the area, such as natural disasters and large-scale accidents and develops and updates action plans to minimize damage.
• Coordinates disaster recovery reimbursement requests and maintains records necessary for state and federal reimbursement programs.
• Coordinates with the County Administrator’s Office to evaluate and develop automated systems and alerts for the management of critical emergency information.
• Conducts and/or coordinates damage assessments using the Uniform Disaster Situation Report (UDSR).
• Participates in emergency response and recovery operations as required in a declared emergency by County Officials.
• Performs related work as required.

Education: High school diploma or GED required. Associate degree in Emergency Management, Public Administration, Business Administration, Homeland Security, or related field preferred. An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience may be considered.

Must obtain Certified Emergency Manager (CEM) designation, or equivalent certification within two years of employment.

Experience: Three (3) years of progressively responsible experience in emergency management, disaster preparedness, public safety, homeland security, emergency response, or a closely related field.

• Must possess NIMS IS-100, 200, 300, 700 & 800 certifications.
• Incident Safety Officer certifications
• IS-2200 Basic Emergency Operations Center Functions
• Must obtain IS-230 (Principles of Emergency Management) and NIMS IS-400 within one year of employment.
• Successfully complete USFA…