Battalion Chief – Emergency Services Coordinator CITY OF FREDERICKSBURG, VIRGINIA

Starting Salary: $92,503 - $150,103 DOQ Full-Time | Benefits Start a Stable, Essential Career Serving Your Community!

What You’ll Do

Job duties will consist of:

Emergency Preparedness and Response Coordination Provide situational awareness and recommendations to City Management for emergency declarations. Ensure citizens and visitors are informed and prepared for disasters, promoting community resilience. Act as the locality point of contact for mitigation, planning, preparedness, response, and recovery related to disasters. Collaborate and coordinate with all City agencies and departments under the direction of the Fire Chief and City Manager.

Emergency Operations and Planning Maintain the EOC in a state of readiness and serve as the EOC Manager when activated. Collaborate in developing and maintaining various emergency plans, such as the EOP and Continuity Plan. Serve as the City’s representative on the Regional Emergency Planning Committee. Assist in developing the emergency management portion of the Fire Department budget and prepare necessary reports.

Grant Management and Resource Acquisition Apply for and manage State and Federal Grants through VDEM and FEMA. Support City agencies in securing grant funding through disaster and non-disaster programs. Work with City departments to develop a resource list and inventory for emergency response. Acquire equipment in collaboration with the City’s Finance and Procurement Office.

Communication and Public Engagement Serve as the primary point of contact between the public and emergency services.  Support the City’s Communication Manager and PIOs with crisis communications. Provide sufficient notice of significant events to citizens, City Staff, and private businesses. Maintain the City’s Mass Notification Platform and Storm Ready Community certification. Attend and speak at community events to support emergency management efforts.

 

Why Join Our Team?

A Career with Purpose Join a dynamic team where collaboration, creativity, and professional growth are valued, and where you can make a meaningful impact every day.

Comprehensive Benefits The City provides a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, vision, and dental coverage, paid leave, paid training, a one-for-one service credit, and participation in the Virginia Retirement System.

Special Requirements

• Virginia DCJS Communications Basic certification (or approved out-of-state equivalent)
• NWS SKYWARN Weather Spotter Basic within 12 months of appointment
• Obtain membership in the Virginia Emergency Management Association [VEMA]
• Experience as a firefighter, Company Officer and/or Chief Officer
• Fire Officer Level II preferred.
• FEMA IS-100, 200, 700 and 800
• FEMA IS-300 and 400 preferred
• VDEM ICS Instructor within three (3) years of appointment
• Ability to obtain Virginia Criminal Information Network [VCIN] certification.
• Certified Emergency Manager Designation or Virginia Professional Emergency Manager Designation within five (5) years of appointment.

Minimum Qualifications

• FEMA Professional Development Series (Within 6 months of appointment)
• FEMA Advanced Professional Series (Within 18 months of appointment)
• FEMA Basic Emergency Management Professional Program (e.g. Basic Academy) (Within 24 months of appointment)
• Minimum of five (5) years in a supervisory role that provides direction and coordination during events, incidents or disasters. Examples include but are not limited to:

• Military Service
• Fire/EMS Service
• Foreign Service
• FEMA Corps/FEMA Reservist

• Bachelors Degree in Emergency Management, Public Administration, Fire Administration or a related field is preferred but not required.
• Certified or ability to obtain Emergency Vehicle Operator [EVOC], minimum Level 1, but Level II and III preferred.
• Valid Virginia driver’s license or ability to obtain one.

 

BE PART OF SOMETHING ESSENTIAL This is more than a job. It is an opportunity to build a stable, rewarding career while serving the City of Fredericksburg. Join a knowledgeable, dedicated team that values accuracy, fairness, collaboration, public service, and committed to the City’s Core Values. Apply online: www.fredericksburgva.gov/careers