Posting Summary
Working Title
Emergency Management Coordinator/Trainer
Role Title
Emergency Coordinator II
Role Code
69152-FP
FLSA
Exempt
Pay Band
04
Position Number
28000836
Agency
Northern VA Community College
Division
NV280-VP Administration
Work Location
Fairfax County - 059
Hiring Range
$75,000-$85,000
Emergency/Essential Personnel
Yes
EEO Category
D-Protective Service Worker
Full Time or Part Time
Full Time
Does this position have telework options? -Telework options are subject to change based on business needs-
No
Does this position have a bilingual or multilingual skill requirement or preference?
Work Schedule
M-F; 8:30am-5:00pm; This position works a normal 40 hour week, but may be required during emergencies to work long days, nights or weekends.
Sensitive Position
Yes
Job Description
General Description:
This position oversees all phases of emergency management and emergency management training at various campuses and any off-campus locations. This position will take the lead on all phases of emergency management exercises and training and will plan, develop, coordinate, schedule, conduct, document, and evaluate trainings and exercises to ensure compliance with Federal and state laws and regulations, as well as College initiatives, policies, and procedures.
Duties and Tasks:
Duties and Tasks:
- On a 24/7 basis, coordinate response and recovery efforts to campuses before, during and after an incident or planned event. Respond directly to the incident/event as necessary or directed.
- Serve as a liaison to faculty, staff, and students on assigned campuses, and local governmental agencies, community organizations, or others to explain and provide technical assistance on emergency management program specifics, planning and preparedness, and requirements.
- Meet with campus/college leadership regularly to ensure open communications on planning and procedures to assure that college employees and organizational units are ready to respond in practical, productive ways to emergencies and to ensure compliance with mandated Federal, state, and college emergency management regulations.
- Provide review and compliance assurance with emergency management activities including but not limited to Governor’s Executive Orders, Clery Act, College policies and procedures and other related emergency management responsibilities.
- Develop, coordinate, and document training and exercises which comply with mandates specifically related to the College Continuity of Operations Plan (COOP), the College Emergency Operations Plan (EOP), the College Crisit Communication Protocols (CCP), the College Emergency Action Plan (EAP), CPR/AED/Stop-the-Bleed, and the Campus Community Emergency Response Team (C-CERT).
- Monitor weather reports for inclement weather and prepare situation reports when warranted.
- Represent the College on committees and/or outside groups that further the development of emergency preparedness.
Must be able to pass a fingerprint-based criminal background check.
Special Assignments
May be required to perform other duties as assigned. May be required to assist the agency or state government generally in the event of an emergency declaration by the Governor.
KSA's/Required Qualifications
KSAs:
- Solid understanding of emergency management procedures and training/exercise processes and technologies and the ability to implement and improve a broad-based, practical, and effective emergency management and training program.
- Ability to effectively and appropriately relate, network and communicate with senior executives, Administrative Council, College governance, and College employees at all levels, as well as with external offices and agencies such as the Virginia Department of Emergency Management, local emergency management offices, FEMA, and the Department of Homeland Security.
- Ability to collect, organize, retain, analyze, and produce information related to emergency management and emergency response.
- Ability to communicate and work effectively during high stress situations.
- Ability to make effective presentations to large and small groups.
- Ability to prepare technical reports.
- Ability to recognize training and exercise deficiencies and correct deficiencies in collaboration with other OEMS personnel.
- Ability to understand the mission and strategic direction of the College.
- Ability to use, and to assist others in using, traditional or advanced planning, training, and exercise techniques for assessing needs and formulating responses.
- Ability to use technology to work and communicate remotely or from the Emergency Operations Center.
- Ability to work well in teams.
- Ability to be flexible and work with minimal direction.
- Excellent English speaking and writing skills and effective communication skills.
- Ability to obtain Homeland Security Exercise and Evaluation Program (HSEEP) certification within one year of hire.
- Ability to obtain Virginia Emergency Vehicle Operator Certification within one year of hire.
Required Qualifications:
- Certification and/or coursework in the Emergency Management Institute’s Advanced Professional Series (APS).
- Certification in the FEMA Professional Development Series (PDS).
- Completion of IS 100.c, 130.a, 200.c, 201, 360, 363, 700.b, 800.d, 300, 400.
- Complete the Emergency Vehicle Operator Course (EVOC) within the first six months of employment.
- Experience in designing, developing, planning, implementing, and coordinating emergency management training and exercises.
- Experience in emergency management, homeland security, law enforcement, fire and/or EMS.
- Pass a background investigation.
- Pass the Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) background and training.
- Valid driver’s license.
Additional Considerations
- Certified Emergency Manager (CEM).
- Experience in designing, planning, implementing, and coordinating emergency management programs for a large diverse organization.
- Training and/or experience in emergency response and/or preparedness.
- Experience working in a higher education environment.
- Experience in writing emergency plans and grant writing and management.
- Experience in one or more of the following emergency management areas: mitigation, response, continuity of operations, recovery, and/or preparedness.
- Experience in public agencies or working with public agencies.
Operation of a State Vehicle
Yes
Supervises Employees
No
Required Travel
Maybe required to travel between NOVA Campuses.
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number
CLS_3839P
Recruitment Type
General Public - G
Number of Vacancies
1
Position End Date (if temporary)
Job Open Date
06/17/2025
Job Close Date
06/26/2025
Open Until Filled
No
Agency Website
Contact Name
Email
Phone Number
Special Instructions to Applicants
In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth’s Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly called a Certificate of Disability) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans may also apply via the AHP if they also provide an AHP Letter. To request an AHP Letter, use this link:
Additional Information
Northern Virginia Community College (NOVA) is the largest public institution of higher education in the Commonwealth of Virginia and one of the largest community colleges in the nation. NOVA enrolls nearly 75,000 students on its six campuses in Alexandria, Annandale, Sterling, Manassas, Springfield, and Woodbridge, as well as through NOVA Online and high school dual enrollment programs. The College offers more than 100 affordable associate degree and certificate programs to help our students reach their academic and professional goals in some of the most in-demand careers.
At NOVA, we are deeply committed to fostering an inclusive community for all students, faculty, and staff, and our diverse workforce is representative of this commitment. To this end, we encourage all applicants seeking to add value through their diverse backgrounds, experiences, and interests to consider employment opportunities with NOVA. To learn more about NOVA’s commitment to inclusive excellence, please visit our website.
NOVA offers eligible employees a benefits package that includes a comprehensive health and dental insurance program, generous paid leave, deferred compensation plans, paid parental leave, state employee discounts, and a solid and secure retirement program.
We strive to ensure our employees have the tools and development opportunities to support and promote NOVA’s mission. For more information about NOVA and its programs and services, please visit our website at
The security of our students, faculty, and staff is very important at NOVA. Please take a moment to review NOVA’s Annual Security Reports
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Background Check Statement Disclaimer
The selected candidate’s offer is contingent upon the successful completion of a criminal background investigation, which may include: fingerprint checks, local agency checks, employment verification, verification of education, credit checks (relevant to employment). Additionally, selected candidates may be required to complete the Commonwealth’s Statement of Economic Interest. For more information, please follow this link: http://ethics.dls.virginia.gov/
EEO Statement
The Virginia Community College System (VCCS) provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, political affiliation, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or other non-merit factors.
ADA Statement
The Virginia Community College System (VCCS) is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and complies with the Americans with Disabilities Acts (ADA and ADAAA), to provide, reasonable accommodation to applicants in need of access to the application, interviewing, and selection processes when requested.
E-Verify Statement
VCCS uses E-Verify to check employee eligibility to work in the United States. You will be required to complete an I-9 form and provide documentation of your identity for employment purposes.
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