Emergency Management Specialist I

Arlington County Government•Arlington, VA

3d•$71,802 - $111,280•Hybrid

About The Position

The Department of Public Safety Communications and Emergency Management (DPSCEM) seeks an Emergency Management Specialist I to support Arlington County-wide emergency preparedness and readiness. DPSCEM coordinates and facilitates the County’s response to and recovery from significant events and emergencies affecting the community. Under the general direction of the Emergency Preparedness Manager, the position supports planning, training, exercises, coordination, and implementation of local and regional emergency management programs and initiatives across preparedness, response, recovery, and mitigation. The specialist works with County agencies, partner jurisdictions, community organizations, and other stakeholders; supports Emergency Operations Center (EOC) activations; and contributes to activities that strengthen organizational readiness and community resilience. The role requires strong interpersonal and organizational skills, excellent verbal and written communication, and public-speaking proficiency. EOC assignments may involve 12-hour day or night shifts, holidays, and weekends as needed. Regular work hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with some telework flexibility subject to change based on business needs. The position also requires unplanned in-person and virtual responses to County events, including evening, weekend, and holiday work.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Two years of experience in public safety, emergency management, or another applicable field.
Experience using a variety of tools to facilitate emergency notifications, record keeping, data collection, and analysis.
Valid driver license and authorization for Arlington County to obtain, or provision of, an official driving record.
Strong interpersonal and organizational skills, excellent verbal and written communication abilities, and proficiency in public speaking.
Ability to respond to unplanned events in person or virtually, including evening, weekend, and holiday work.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Emergency Management, Public Safety, or a related field.
Experience writing policies, plans, and procedures.
Experience developing and delivering trainings and/or exercises.
Experience working with multiple partners and stakeholders to accomplish objectives.
Experience conducting research, analyzing information, and preparing written reports or presentations.
Experience preparing and delivering presentations to varied audiences.
Proficiency with Microsoft 365 applications or similar productivity tools.
Completion of one or more of the following National Incident Management System and Incident Command System courses: IS-100, IS-200, IS-700, IS-800, ICS-300, ICS-400, and HSEEP.

Responsibilities

Support the development of local and regional emergency management plans and documentation.
Assist with developing and delivering local and regional trainings and exercises.
Participate in local and regional emergency management-related working groups.
Serve in the Emergency Operations Center, as needed and with minimal notice.
Participate in emergency management activities engaging internal and external stakeholders and the public to strengthen resilience and preparedness.
Support planning, training, exercises, coordination, and implementation of emergency management programs and initiatives across preparedness, response, recovery, and mitigation.