Regional Preparedness Coordinator - Region 6 #00233

Title: Regional Preparedness Coordinator - Region 6 #00233

State Role Title: Emergency Coordinator II

Hiring Range: $60,000-$63,000

Pay Band: 4

Agency: Dept of Emergency Management

Location: Region 6

Agency Website: www.vaemergency.gov

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

The Virginia Department of Emergency Management is currently seeking a qualified candidate to become our Regional Preparedness Coordinator !

The Regional Preparedness Coordinator serves as a VDEM representative who is responsible for implementing statewide emergency preparedness initiatives within their assigned region, coordinating regional preparedness programs, advancing hazard mitigation and resilience, and supporting emergency operations across all four phases of emergency management. The position provides preparedness-related technical assistance to local governments, Planning District Commissions, institutions of higher education, tribal nations, state agencies, nonprofit organizations, and private-sector partners. while serving as the regional implementation lead for preparedness initiatives established by VDEM Headquarters.

The Regional Preparedness Coordinator supports VDEM's mission by implementing statewide preparedness and program initiatives regionally, strengthening local emergency management capability, promoting hazard mitigation and resilience, and improving coordination among commonwealth, regional, and local partners before, during, and after disasters.

Note: The employee will be required to complete the FEMA Basic Academy and the Planning Practitioner Program, if not already completed.

*This position is eligible for two days of telework per week. Due to the public-facing nature of the role, regular onsite presence is required.*

All VDEM employees are designated as essential personnel and may be required to work during emergency situations, such as inclement weather, and natural or man-made disasters/events as directed. This may require irregular work hours, work at locations other than the official duty station, and may include duties other than those specified in the employee’s official Position Description.

Minimum Qualifications

- Working knowledge of emergency management principles across mitigation, preparedness, response, and recovery.
- Working knowledge of FEMA doctrine (e.g., National Incident Management System (NIMS), Comprehensive Preparedness Guides (CPG), Local Mitigation Planning Policy Guide), and applicable state and federal emergency management laws, policies, and guidance.
- Working knowledge of local, regional, and state emergency management response and recovery operations and information management systems.
- Proficient skills in emergency management planning, technical writing, project and program support, meeting facilitation, stakeholder engagement, and public speaking.
- Demonstrated ability to analyze data, assess risks and capability gaps, support operational decision-making, manage multiple complex projects, facilitate planning initiatives, and communicate technical information to diverse audiences.
- Proficient skills in Microsoft Office and emergency management information systems.
- Proven ability to independently coordinate, implement, and drive multiple regional programs, projects and initiatives while implementing statewide preparedness priorities at the local level.
- Ability to develop and maintain effective partnerships with local, state, federal, tribal, nonprofit, private- sector, and higher education partners.
- Ability to analyze complex information, identify mitigation and preparedness opportunities, and provide technical guidance that strengthens regional capability.
- Ability to effectively support local, regional, and state emergency operations.

Additional Considerations

- Plan development experience in government and experience in group facilitation,
program management, and disaster operations are preferred.
- Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university in Business Administration, Public Management, Public Administration, Emergency Management, physical or social sciences or a related discipline is preferred or an equivalent combination of training and experience may substitute for a degree.
- Experience working in emergency management, incident management systems and disaster response in field disaster operations.
- Prefer current emergency management certification (IAEM or VEMA).

Special Instructions

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

Applications will only be accepted on-line through the State Job website. Applications must include all work history and references. The decision to interview an applicant is solely based on the information provided in the application materials. Therefore, it is essential to provide enough information to make this assessment.

Employment is contingent upon satisfactory results of a fingerprint-based criminal history background check, Division of Motor Vehicle check, employment reference check, and E-Verify. The selected candidate must complete a State of Personal Economic Interests as a condition of employment, if applicable (Va. Code 2.2-3114). Other financial, credit, driving, or degree verification checks prior to employment may be required for certain positions. A one-year probationary period is required of all newly hired and re-hired Commonwealth of Virginia employees.

The salary for this position is negotiable up to the maximum hiring range listed in this posting. Offers will not be made outside of the hiring range.

Reasonable accommodations are available to persons with disabilities during application and/or interview processes per the Americans with Disabilities Act. Minorities, Individuals with disabilities, Veterans, and people with National Service experience are encouraged to apply.

VDEM does not provide sponsorship or a STEM OPT extension to prospective or current employees. Applicants applying for a position with our agency must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of employment.

The Virginia Department of Emergency Management is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Contact Information

Name: Human Resources

Phone: (804) 366-7942

Email: Recruitment@vdem.virginia.gov

In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.

Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.

Advertised: 23 Oct 2026 Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: 08 Nov 2026 Eastern Standard Time

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