4/1/2025
The West Virginia Emergency Management Division (WVEMD) is seeking dedicated individuals to join our team and play a vital role in disaster preparedness, mitigation, response, and recovery across the state. By coordinating with government agencies at all levels, WVEMD ensures a unified approach to protecting the people of West Virginia during emergencies.
Our division is comprised of specialized branches that work seamlessly to fulfill WVEMD’s mission. This includes the 24/7 Watch Center, which monitors and assesses situations around the clock, and the State Emergency Operations Center (SEOC), which is activated at the Governor’s direction to coordinate statewide emergency response efforts.
During SEOC activations, WVEMD works closely with local emergency management agencies, providing critical resources and support to ensure timely assistance reaches those in need.
Join WVEMD and be part of a team that makes a real difference in the lives of West Virginians every day.
All applicants must pass a criminal background screening and submit a West Virginia Division of Personnel Application.
Please note: Applications of covered state employees submitted to the Division of Personnel are not forwarded to the Division of Emergency Management.
GRANTS MANAGEMENT SPECIALIST 1
*** Exempt Position ***
Under general supervision, this position will support federal and state emergency preparedness objectives and national security priorities by managing grants mainly funded through the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and FEMA. This position will oversee grant activities throughout the entire life cycle of the grant funding and will monitor and evaluate projects/grant applications, track financial expenditures, and ensure proper use of funds. This position is collaborative in nature, and the specialist will work extensively with both internal and external entities on a variety of issues. This position provides guidance to sub-grant applicants and ensures compliance with federal and state regulations and guidelines. The specialist will maintain documentation, prepare reports, conduct field visits, and other duties as needed to support the mission of the WV Emergency Management Division.
Salary: $55,000 - $64,000 annually
Please include posting number EMD2500015 on application.
GRANTS MANAGEMENT SPECIALIST 1
*** Exempt Position ***
Under general supervision, this position will support federal and state emergency preparedness objectives and national security priorities by managing grants mainly funded through the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and FEMA. This position will oversee grant activities throughout the entire life cycle of the grant funding and will monitor and evaluate projects/grant applications, track financial expenditures, and ensure proper use of funds. This position is collaborative in nature, and the specialist will work extensively with both internal and external entities on a variety of issues. This position provides guidance to sub-grant applicants and ensures compliance with federal and state regulations and guidelines. The specialist will maintain documentation, prepare reports, conduct field visits, and other duties as needed to support the mission of the WV Emergency Management Division.
Salary: $49,000 - $57,000 annually
Please include posting number EMD2500010 on application.
GRANTS MANAGEMENT SPECIALIST 1
This position performs administrative and technical work in support of the grants monitoring initiatives in the Grants Section of the Emergency Management Division in coordination, scheduling and programmatic monitoring of sub grantee compliance. Performs data collection, analysis, categorization and presentation of information to reflect compliance with and possible deviation from grant regulations and guidelines. Uses Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) grants tracking data systems and grant project files for compiling data for analysis and possible compliance review.
Assists grants monitor in the development and implementation of enhanced sub grantee oversight and monitoring tools and protocols.
Performs an annual risk assessment determination and sub grantee monitoring schedule.
Responsible for A-133 Single Audits/Uniform Guidance Compliance.
Creates and maintains all monitoring documentation and trackers. Performs other duties as assigned.
Salary: $56,500 - $64,000 annually
Please include posting number EMD2500007 on application.
E-911 TELECOMMUNICATOR
Performs specialized communications work involving the receipt, analysis, and reporting of information and notifications within the centralized Watch Center of the Emergency Management Division.
The watch center is staffed 24/7/365.
Monitors emergency/tip-lines, radio frequencies, and various data collection systems in order to provide first-line, proactive awareness of ongoing events.
Receives and reviews time-critical information and notifications in order to provide early warning, response and recovery information and guidance.
Work involves obtaining, analyzing, prioritizing, recording, and reporting incoming data and notifications and communicating relevant information to applicable individuals and organizations including federal, state, county, and local agencies.
Coordinates resources and communications regarding local, regional, and statewide incidents of interest in conjunction with municipalities, counties, emergency management agencies, military authorities and various departments to ensure timely implementation of Emergency Management plans, policy, and regulations.
Operates a variety of telecommunication and electronic equipment including telephones, electronic communications, radio, satellite, law enforcement and other specialized networks, computer consoles and various early warning weather alert systems.
Monitors, answers, and obtains relevant information from the Mine and Industrial Accident Rapid Response System, the Safe Schools Helpline, the DEP Spill Line, Mine and Industrial Safety Tip Line, State Fire Marshal Arson Hotline, the Beaver Valley Nuclear Power Stations Initial Notification Line, the Beaver Valley Nuclear Power Stations Gold Executive Conference Line, the National Warning System (NAWAS), the Statewide Interoperable Radio Network (SIRN), and FEMA National Radio System High Frequency Radio Network.
Monitor weather radar/watches/warnings/advisories and conduct statewide weather briefings with area weather services. Maintains situational awareness by monitoring local, state, and national events of interest to the state.
Work is performed independently within established protocols and procedures under general supervision of a lead worker or the shift supervisor who reviews work in progress and holds periodic conferences.
Employees in this position may be required to work for extended periods of time under stressful conditions as a result of emergency situations or disaster events. Performs other duties as assigned.
Salary: $35,000 - $40,000
Please include posting number EMD2500008 on application.
HOMELAND SECURITY GRANT MONITOR
Under limited supervision, performs advanced level professional work in various program areas. Oversees grant monitoring for one or more statewide grant programs. Validates compliance with financial and programmatic standards. Provides technical assistance to sub-grantees to support effective management and implementation of grant awards. Develops and adheres to FEMA and WV EMD grant monitoring policies and procedures.
Some travel is required. Develops improvement plans and other corrective actions and monitors sub-recipients for completion. May develop and conduct training for other EMD staff and sub-recipients. Develops and supports processes to minimize any possibility of waste, fraud, and abuse. May support overall assessment activities of various federal grant programs, including compliance with federal performance measures.
Thorough knowledge of 2 CFR 200 is necessary for successful performance of this position. Complex accounting, internal and external auditing. Supervising staff in the maintenance of accounting and financial records. Performs related work as required. Participating in budgeting decisions with agency executives and program directors. Coordinates with contract grant monitors.
Salary: $57,500 - $66,000 annually
Please include posting number EMD2500006 on application.
HOMELAND SECURITY GRANT MANAGER
Performs complex and critical professional and supervisory work in the role of the State Hazard Mitigation Officer (SHMO) of the West Virginia Emergency Management Division (WVEMD). Responsible for developing, planning, coordinating and evaluating the statewide Hazard Mitigation Assistance (HMA) Program and serving as the primary point of contact (POC) with the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) on the hazard mitigation assistance grant program in the state. Hazard mitigation includes any action taken to reduce or eliminate long-term risk to people and property from future disasters. Plans, coordinates and evaluates the work of HMA Project Officers and HMA Planners and other staff.
Assists in the development of requests for major disaster declaration by the President. Provides consultative services and technical assistance to grantees, state and local agencies and community organizations and the public in damage assessment, determines funding amounts and priorities, determines sources of funding for nonfederal match, and monitors progress of projects and ensures compliance with federal and state guidelines.
Oversees the disaster grant cycle process to include project scoping, project development, project submission, project review, project award/obligation, project implementation/monitoring and award closeout. Coordinates with agency fiscal staff the receipt and processing of disaster grant execution rates by sub grantees and sub-grantee requests for reimbursement. Oversees the completion and submission of all disaster grant related paperwork. Coordinates and conducts sub-grantee field assistance visits and audits. Assists regional coordinators in all disaster grant related matters.
Assists in the preparation and release of disaster grant program information to the media and general public. Delivers technical and professional mitigation training and technical assistance to local community personnel. Performs other work as assigned.
Salary: $59,000 - $59,000 annually
Please include posting number EMD2500002 on application.
All applicants must complete and submit a West Virginia Division of Personnel Application.
Send West Virginia Division of Personnel Application to:
Melanie Thomas WV Emergency Management Division 1700 McCorkle Avenue, SE6th FloorCharleston, WV 25314
Please include posting number and job title on application.
Please note: Applications of covered state employees mailed to DOP or completed via DOP's online method are not forwarded to the Emergency Management Division.