Emergency Management Specialist III
About The Position
Arlington County’s Department of Public Safety Communications and Emergency Management is seeking an Emergency Management Specialist III (EMS III) to lead complex preparedness programs and staff within the Emergency Preparedness Unit. This position is responsible for building, sustaining, and improving the County’s capabilities to prevent, protect against, mitigate, respond to, and recover from all hazards by developing, implementing, and evaluating emergency plans, training, and exercises aligned with FEMA’s Integrated Preparedness Planning Cycle. The EMS III will coordinate with stakeholders across County departments, Emergency Support Functions (ESFs), regional partners, and state and federal agencies. The position will provide oversight of key planning programs (e.g. Emergency Operations Plan and Continuity of Operations), grants and contracts, and operational readiness for activation, serve in a leadership capacity during Emergency Operations Center (EOC) activations, and acts as a Duty Officer on a rotating schedule.
Requirements
- Thoroughly complete each section of the application, including prior job responsibilities, duties, and supplemental questions.
- Resume may be attached but will not replace a completed application.
- Incomplete applications will not be considered.
Responsibilities
- Lead complex preparedness programs and staff within the Emergency Preparedness Unit.
- Build, sustain, and improve the County’s capabilities to prevent, protect against, mitigate, respond to, and recover from all hazards.
- Develop, implement, and evaluate emergency plans, training, and exercises aligned with FEMA’s Integrated Preparedness Planning Cycle.
- Coordinate with stakeholders across County departments, Emergency Support Functions (ESFs), regional partners, and state and federal agencies.
- Provide oversight of key planning programs (e.g. Emergency Operations Plan and Continuity of Operations), grants and contracts, and operational readiness for activation.
- Serve in a leadership capacity during Emergency Operations Center (EOC) activations.
- Act as a Duty Officer on a rotating schedule.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
No Education Listed
