Assistant Coordinator of Training & Exercise

Full Job Description

The Loudoun County Office of Emergency Management, Safety & Security (OEMSS) is an innovative and collaborative agency recognized for its achievements. Our vision is to shape the culture of resiliency to improve the quality of life in Loudoun County. The agency is seeking a success-oriented, self-motivated leader to manage the Training & Exercise Division. Additional information about the Department can be found at www.loudoun.gov/oem.

Requirements

The Assistant Coordinator of Training & Exercise oversees the County’s overall efforts to coordinate and facilitate the plans for, response to, and recovery from significant events that impact the County.
This senior staff position provides input and recommendations on personnel and purchasing issues. Develops and maintains Division budget; assists with development of department-specific policies and procedures; and ensures compliance with County policies and procedures, and local, state, and federal laws and regulations.

Duties Include:

• Oversees and manages the Training and Exercise Division
• Manages the coordination and development of training and exercise activities.
• Responds to emergencies; executes the Emergency Operations Plan when needed; provides emergency management support to the Incident Commander during emergency response; and fills key roles in the Emergency Operations Center as needed.
• Assists with the development of strategic plans.
• Provides supervision, guidance, direction, and coaching to staff.
• Represents Loudoun County and OEMSS in coordination with federal, state, regional, and local organizations and agencies. Establishes relationships with county leaders, staff, and representatives of other jurisdictions.
• Collaborates with National Capital Region (NCR) partners in the development and implementation of regional strategies and initiatives.
• Completes special projects (Coordinates or participates as a team member on special projects and events as assigned for County Administration.)
• May perform other essential job functions specific to the position and department assignment.
  

This position directs and manages the OEMSS Training & Exercise Division and provides strategic input over long-term program and division goals within the organization. Including, but not limited to, the designs and implementation of emergency management training programs, designing and conducting exercises to validate and evaluate emergency plans and response capabilities. This position also participates in the Staff Duty Officer program, which provides 24x7 response and support for significant events.

Hiring salary is commensurate with experience.

Qualifications

Master’s degree in Emergency Management, Public Administration, or a related field; two (2) years of related work experience in emergency management, disaster mitigation, preparedness, and/or emergency response/recovery activities, including one (1) year of supervision; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

The following designations are preferred: The VEMA Virginia Professional Emergency Manager (VaPEM) or IAEM Certified Emergency Manager (CEM).

Preferred Skills and Certifications:

• Knowledge and experience in the basic concepts and operations of major first responder agencies.
• Knowledge and understanding of Instructional System Design (ISD) methodologies such as ADDIE (Analysis, Design, Development, Implementation, and Evaluation)
• Department of Homeland Security Homeland Security Exercise and Evaluation Program
  (HSEEP) Certification
• Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Master Exercise Practitioner Program
  (MEPP)
  

Additional Information

The position is considered mission-critical and will serve during emergency incidents. This position is expected to fill roles in the Emergency Operations Center (EOC) during activations. EOC staff work twelve (12) hour shifts and may work day or night, holidays, and/or weekends as necessary.

Successful candidates will undergo background checks as required.