Part-Time Emergency Management Specialist

City of Winchester • Winchester, VA

6d • Onsite

About The Position

This is a part-time position focused on supporting the City's emergency management efforts, particularly concerning special events and hazardous materials. The role involves processing applications, maintaining databases, assisting in plan development, and supporting training and exercises.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience in Emergency Management or a closely related field is preferred.
• Completion of the FEMA Basic Academy preferred within one year of employment.
• IS-100.c – Introduction to the Incident Command System
• IS-200.c – Basic Incident Command System for Initial Response
• IS-700.b – An Introduction to the National Incident Management System
• IS-800.d – National Response Framework, An Introduction
• IS-0015.b – Special Events Contingency Planning for Public Safety Agencies

Nice To Haves

• AWR-167 Sports and Special Event Risk Management
• MGT-440 Enhanced Sports and Special Events Incident Management

Responsibilities

• Receives all special event applications and initiates the departmental approval process.
• Maintains a thorough knowledge of the City’s Special Event Ordinance and recommends changes.
• Answers inquiries from event organizers in a timely manner.
• Receives all Tier II Hazardous Materials reports, uploads and manages the Hazardous Materials database.
• Assists with development and maintenance of plans and procedures, including but not limited to: Event Action Plans, Incident Action Plans, and Emergency Operations Plans and associated annexes.
• Assists with the conduct of training and exercises to evaluate the readiness and effectiveness of the City’s emergency response capabilities.
• Assists with Emergency Operations Center activation as directed by the Emergency Management Coordinator.
• Conducts administrative tasks including, but not limited to, records maintenance, composition of reports, and meeting minutes.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED