Emergency Management Specialist II (Training and Exercise)

Arlington County Government•Arlington, VA

11h•$83,158 - $128,877•Hybrid

About The Position

The Department of Public Safety Communications and Emergency Management (DPSCEM) is hiring an Emergency Management Specialist II (Training and Exercise) to direct, develop, coordinate, conduct, and evaluate emergency management training, exercises, and drills that support County-wide readiness. The position designs and implements training and exercise programs in accordance with the Homeland Security Exercise and Evaluation Program (HSEEP) and develops activities related to the National Incident Management System (NIMS), Incident Command System (ICS), Emergency Operations Center (EOC) operations, and other emergency management concepts. As a member of DPSCEM's Emergency Preparedness team, the position collaborates with County agencies and local, regional, state, federal, nonprofit, and private-sector partners to strengthen preparedness and community resilience. The position serves a key role in Emergency Operations Center (EOC) activations and supports the planning, coordination, and implementation of emergency management programs and initiatives that enhance organizational readiness and operational capability.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Emergency Management, Public Safety Public Administration, or a related field;
Two years of experience in program administration and/or management that includes experience developing plans, training, and exercises in the emergency management field;
License/Certifications: Completion of the following National Incident Management System and Incident Command System courses: ICS-100, ICS-200, IS-700, IS-800, and IS-2200 within six months of hire.
Must possess a valid driver license.
ICS-300 and ICS-400 must be obtained within six months of hire;

Nice To Haves

Master's degree in Public Administration, Emergency Management, or related field;
Four years of emergency management experience that demonstrates thorough familiarity with all-hazards emergency management;
Virginia Professional Emergency Manager (PEM), International Association of Emergency Managers Certified Emergency Manager (CEM);
Advanced knowledge and application of emergency management principles, practices, and methodologies, including the National Incident Management System (NIMS), Incident Command System (ICS), FEMA programs and doctrine, the Homeland Security Exercise and Evaluation Program (HSEEP), and related emergency management frameworks.

Responsibilities

Coordinates and facilitates training and exercises to test and improve emergency plans, procedures, and operational capabilities, and incorporates lessons learned to enhance organizational preparedness;
Creates, develops, and/or assists in the implementation of plans, policies, and procedures for related to emergency management training and exercises, preparedness planning, Emergency Operations Center (EOC) operations, and other emergency management programs and initiatives;
Fosters effective partnerships with County departments, neighboring jurisdictions, state and federal agencies, nonprofit and community organizations, regional committees, and private-sector partners to support emergency management training, exercises, planning, and operational activities;
Participates in and represents Arlington County on local and regional emergency management committees, workgroups, and collaborative preparedness efforts;
Performs Incident Command System General Staff functions during an Emergency Operations Center (EOC) activation; and
Serves as emergency management staff duty officer on a rotational basis, which may include responding to major fire scenes, weather emergencies, emergency medical scenes, hazardous materials events and other significant events to coordinate and liaise between local, state, federal, and private sector agencies.