Emergency Management Specialist III
About The Position
Arlington County's Department of Public Safety Communications and Emergency Management (PSCEM) 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
- Bachelor's degree in Public Administration, Emergency Management, Homeland Security or related field
- Demonstrated progressive experience with multiple and complex programs administration and/or management which includes experience with emergency management planning or within the emergency management field
- Emergency Management Institute (FEMA) Incident Command System (ICS) 100, 200, 700, and 800 (or current equivalents) are required
- ICS 300 and 400 (or current equivalents) must be obtained within six months of hire
- Possession of a valid motor vehicle operator’s license from the applicant’s place of residence
- The applicant must authorize Arlington County to obtain, or provide, an official driving record, and any offer of employment may be contingent upon a favorable review of the driving record
- A pre-employment background check will be conducted and may include verification of criminal history, education, employment, and licenses/certifications
Nice To Haves
- Supervising staff, contractors, or consultants and performing the full range of staff leadership responsibilities
- Coordinating across multiple agencies, departments, or Emergency Support Functions (ESFs) in a preparedness or response environment
- Managing budgets, grants, or contracts related to emergency management or public safety programs
- Developing and maintaining emergency operations plans, hazard mitigation plans, or continuity of operations (COOP) plans
- Leading or supporting Emergency Operations Center (EOC) activations or incident response operations
Responsibilities
- Managing and monitoring the Emergency Preparedness Unit’s strategic and annual work plans
- Leading complex preparedness programs that require coordination across County departments, regional partners, and external stakeholders
- Developing and maintaining emergency response, recovery and continuity plans, including the Emergency Operations Plan, hazard mitigation plan, and the County’s Continuity of Operations (COOP), ensuring compliance with federal and state requirements
- Managing Emergency Support Function (ESF) program coordination
- Coordinating training and exercise programs to build, assess, and sustain operational readiness across County departments and external partners
- Managing budgets, grants, and contracts for preparedness programs, including leading grant application development
- Performing the full range of supervisory duties, including hiring, assigning work, evaluating performance, mentoring, and providing feedback for staff, contractors, and consultants
- Serving in operational roles as EOC Manager during activations and rotating Emergency Management Duty Officer
Benefits
- Generous benefits package
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
