Emergency Management Specialist - Part Time

Assists regional and city partner agencies with emergency management mitigation, response, preparedness, and recovery initiatives.  This position also supports the development, coordination, and implementation of the City’s physical security program, including facility security assessments, access control coordination, security technology management, and protection of critical infrastructure and government facilities. This position will potentially work with and assist all applicable city agencies in the review/revision of their plans and procedures to ensure compliance with the National Incident Management System, Comprehensive Planning Guide 101, Emergency Management Accreditation Program, and related local, state, or federal regulations, as required. Work involves developing and maintaining the city’s emergency operations plan and supporting documents, performing hazard, threat, risk, and vulnerability assessments, analyzing the city’s disaster response capabilities, and planning and executing disaster response exercises. Developing and conducting disaster preparedness training programs to support planning documents. Work is performed under the general supervision of the Deputy Emergency Coordinator.

Emergency Management

Plans, develops, and maintains the city’s emergency operation plans and procedures. Coordinate these documents with the city manager, department directors, regional leaders, state, and federal agencies. 

Assist in the design, development, organization, and maintenance of an emergency operations center (EOC) to deal with emergency plans for natural, technological, and intentionally caused disasters.

Plans, organizes, and conducts training and exercises to evaluate the readiness and effectiveness of the city’s emergency response plans and capabilities.

Attends meetings of regional, state, and federal agencies and organizations to exchange information related to emergency response planning.

Coordinates activities with city agencies related to emergency preparedness and response planning locally, regionally, and at the state level.

Maintains appropriate plans and facilities for assigned personnel involved in implementing the operations of the city’s EOC.

Prepares written operational plans, procedures, and training reports.

Participates in regional planning, training, and exercise meetings as required by the Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments (COG) Emergency Managers Committee and subcommittee as needed.

Physical Security Program Administration

Assists with the administration and coordination of the City’s physical security program for municipal facilities and critical infrastructure. 

Conducts facility security assessments and vulnerability reviews for city-owned buildings and infrastructure.  

Identifies and recommends security improvements related to access control, surveillance systems, intrusion detection, perimeter security, and emergency communications. 

Coordinates physical access control systems, panic buttons, key card systems, cameras, and related security technologies. 

The duties listed above are intended only as an illustration of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.

Requires a bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience, such as:

Associate degree + 2 years related experience 

60 college credits + 2–4 years related experience 

High school diploma + 4–8 years progressively responsible experience

Necessary Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Comprehensive knowledge of the principles, practices, and techniques of emergency management, including preparedness, response, recovery, prevention, and mitigation. 

Demonstrated proficiency in basic computer skills and the use of standard software programs such as Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Access. 

Skilled in emergency preparedness, response, recovery, and mitigation to various governmental and community support groups. 

Ability to work well with people and handle stressful situations tactfully and diplomatically. 

Ability to communicate ideas clearly, concisely, and effectively, both orally and in writing. 

Ability to perform physical tasks required for designated duties. 

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with fellow employees, city officials, volunteer support agencies, regional partners, and the general public. 

Must possess strong conceptual skills and thorough knowledge of multi-agency coordination and team leadership. 

Must be able to think creatively and act independently. 

Ability to analyze emergencies and to recommend practical courses of action. 

Ability to follow oral and written instructions, deal effectively with the public, and speak and write effectively. 

Ability to read and interpret emergency management laws, ordinances, rules, and regulations. 

Ability to maintain records, draw sound conclusions, and enforce regulations firmly, tactfully, and impartially.

Ability to analyze security risks and recommend practical mitigation strategies. 

Ability to maintain confidentiality regarding sensitive security information. 

Ability to coordinate effectively with law enforcement, facilities, and technology personnel.

Knowledge of physical security principles, practices, and technologies including access control systems, CCTV systems, intrusion detection, and facility hardening. 

Knowledge of critical infrastructure protection and continuity of operations principles.

Must be able to perform duties outside of regular business hours.

Additional Desirable Qualification:

Emergency Management Certification by the Virginia Emergency Management Association or the International Association of Emergency Managers. 

Must pass a criminal background check. 
 
Must pass a DMV record check.