Emergency Preparedness Specialist

Loudoun County Government has been named one of Forbes' 2025 Best Large Employers! We're proud to be recognized nationally for our commitment to employee satisfaction and excellence in public service. At Loudoun County, we bring together talented professionals from all backgrounds to make a meaningful impact in a dynamic, growing community - that's The Loudoun Difference.

Welcome and thank you for your interest in employment with Loudoun County Government!

ALL SECTIONS OF THE APPLICATION MUST BE COMPLETED IN ITS ENTIRETY. THE RESUME IS CONSIDERED SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION ONLY. APPLICATIONS THAT ARE INCOMPLETE OR INDICATE 'SEE RESUME' WILL NOT BE TAKEN INTO CONSIDERATION.

_________________________________________________________________________________________

The Loudoun County Office of Emergency Management, Safety & Security is seeking a qualified candidate to fill the role of Emergency Preparedness Specialist. The OEM division is responsible for the County's overall efforts to coordinate and facilitate the plans for, response to, and recovery from, significant events that impact the County. Additional information about the Department can be found at www.loudoun.gov/oem.

Under the general direction of an Assistant Coordinator, this position is responsible for a broad portfolio of emergency management projects within the Planning and Operations Divisions. The position is responsible for developing threat and hazard plans, coordinating and developing identified training and exercise needs to support planning initiatives and operational activities, collaborating with internal and external stakeholders, representing Loudoun County on a variety of workgroups, and monitoring and documenting compliance with local, state, and federal statutes.

We are seeking a detail-oriented team player who will:

• Document and track compliance metrics associated with local, state, and federal statutes;
• Coordinate identified training needs to support planning initiatives and operational activities.
• Assist with the coordination of operational equipment and provide related project-level support.
• Serve as a project manager for a diverse portfolio of emergency management initiatives.
• Regularly facilitate and convene meetings with a wide-ranging group of stakeholders.
• Conduct research, develop, and maintain a variety of emergency management plans and procedures.
• Represent Loudoun County on a variety of regional workgroups.
• And participate in other regional initiatives, as directed.
  

• Knowledge of emergency management principles, theories, and practices.
• Ability to efficiently manage projects.
• Ability to effectively communicate.
• Ability to collaborate with diverse groups on complex projects.
• Willingness to assist on a variety of projects and initiatives that span the emergency management spectrum.

Bachelor's degree in Emergency Management, Public Administration, or a related field; three (3) years of related work experience in emergency management, disaster mitigation, preparedness, and/or emergency response/recovery activities; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Successful candidates will undergo background checks as required.

Special Requirements:
Certifications required within six months of hire date include: Introduction to the Incident Command System (IS 100), Incident Command System for Single Resources and Initial Action Incidents (IS 200), National Incident Management System (IS 700), National Response Framework (IS 800), and Principles of Emergency Management (IS 230). This position is expected to fill roles in the Emergency Operations Center (EOC) during activations. EOC Staff work 12-hour shifts and may be day or night work, holidays, and/or weekends as necessary.

_________________________________________________________________________________________

Equal Employment Opportunity

Loudoun County Government prides itself on fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace that promotes employee wellness and work-life balance. As an equal opportunity employer, we consider all qualified applicants regardless of age, color, disability, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation or other non-merit factors.

Reasonable Accommodation

Applicants who wish to request a reasonable accommodation during the recruitment process should call Human Resources directly at

703-777-0213 or email Human Resources.