Emergency Management Coordinator - #9400

Fluvanna County, Virginia, is seeking a full-time Emergency Management Coordinator (EMC) to serve as head of the County’s Office of Emergency Management (OEM).  Duties include:  planning, training, response, resource coordination, and other emergency services support activities, both within the county government and in coordination with other local and state agencies; managing all matters pertaining to Disaster Preparedness, Emergency Management, and Recovery Assistance; and providing administrative coordination with and support for all emergency services departments and agencies in Fluvanna County.  The EMC works under the general day-to-day direction of the County Administrator, who serves as the County's Director of Emergency Services (DES).

To succeed in this role, the ideal candidate will be a graduate from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor’s Degree in Emergency Management, Safety, Fire Administration, Public or Business Administration, or related field.  Five years of progressively responsible experience in fire services, rescue services, emergency management, emergency services, or public safety, or any equivalent combination of education, training and experience.  Emergency Management Certification or ability to obtain certification within one year of employment.  In addition, the successful candidate will have one or more of the following certifications (ideally several of these), and have field experience in these areas in a combination volunteer/career department: Virginia Department of Fire Programs or Pro Board certifications in Firefighter 1 and 2, including Hazardous Materials Operations, NFPA/VA Instructor I, NFPA/VA Officer I, EMT through Paramedic.

Eligible candidates must possess a valid Virginia driver's license and maintain a satisfactory driving record during employment.  The incumbent is required to reside within 30 minutes regular driving time of the County Administration Offices, or be able to relocate to meet this requirement within 6 months of hiring.  Incumbent is provided with a County vehicle for use in commuting to and from work and in the performance of official duties.

Starting salary range $50,290 to $57,833 annually plus benefits, DOQ. Position open until filled. Full job description below.

Submit a County application, resume, cover letter, and references jobs@fluvannacounty.org.

Applications are available at the county website, www.fluvannacounty.org/hr/jobs. EOE