Chief Regional Coordinator

Overview

Title: Chief Regional Coordinator #00258

State Role

Title:

Emergency Coordinator Mgr I

Hiring Range: $82,000 - $92,000

Pay Band: 5

Agency: Dept of Emergency Management

Location: Region 1

Agency Website: (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..gov

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

The Virginia Department of Emergency Management is currently seeking a qualified candidate to become our Chief Regional Coordinator!

This position is eligible for one day of telework per week. Due to the public-facing nature of the role, regular onsite presence is required.

This role includes emergency response duties; you must be able to reach the region within 30 minutes.

The Chief Regional Coordinator is responsible for planning, overseeing, implementing, and managing all aspects of regional operations. This role directs programmatic, fiscal, personnel, and operational activities within the region and provides overall supervision of regional staff, which may include the Response and Recovery Officer, Recovery and Mitigation Specialist, Hazardous Materials Officer, All-Hazards Planner, and Search and Rescue Specialist. The Coordinator serves as the regional subject matter expert and primary point of contact, establishing and maintaining effective partnerships and acting as a liaison to local jurisdictions, as well as regional, state, federal, and non-government organizations.

This position ensures direct access to the full array of services and assistance offered by VDEM. Additionally, the Coordinator serves as the first level of response during incidents within the region and supports recovery operations, while maintaining 24/7/365 situational awareness for potential or actual threats, incidents, or disasters—both natural and manmade. The role also includes serving as a regional spokesperson, ensuring regional emergency plans remain current, and overseeing the effective use of emergency preparedness grant funds allocated to the region.

All VDEM employees are designated as essential personnel and may be required to work during emergency situations, such as inclement weather, and natural or man-made disasters/events as directed. This may require irregular work hours, work at locations other than the official duty station, and may include duties other than those specified in the employee’s official EWP.

• Considerable knowledge of the roles and responsibilities of state, local, and federal governments in emergencies, and the ability to interpret and apply related federal and state program regulations.
• Working knowledge of supervisory principles/practices and agency budget processes.
• Knowledge of needs assessment and program methodology.
• Demonstrated proficiency in adult methods of instruction.
• Considerable skill in the use of computers, Microsoft Office and various software.
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills, with the ability to build rapport, consensus, and collaboration among diverse public safety professionals, stakeholders, and the general public.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze and evaluate the effectiveness of local emergency management programs.
• Demonstrated ability to direct planning, safety and field operations activities.
• Ability to accurately assess potential emergency situations and make sound decisions under high-stress conditions.
• Ability to adapt to fluctuations and changes in program activities.

• Completion of the FEMA PDS and APS series desired.
• Bachelor’s degree in Emergency Management or related field preferred, however, relevant work experience will be considered in lieu of a degree.

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

Applications will only be accepted on-line through the State Job website. Applications must include all work history and references. The decision to interview an applicant is solely based on the information provided in the application materials. Therefore, it is essential to provide enough information to make this assessment.

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