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.
EMERGENCY SERVICES SPECIALIST
Location of vacancy: Calhoun, Clay, Jackson, Kanawha, Pleasants, Putnam, Ritchie, Roane, Wirt and Wood.
Under executive direction, manages an organized section providing administrative and support services in the highly complex and sensitive infrastructure protection and public safety sections. Manages the delivery of services that address all hazards across all mission sets focusing on improving the state's capabilities and capacity to detect, prevent, respond and mitigate natural and man-made emergencies or disasters.
Liaisons serve as the agency's senior field- officials and engage with other federal, state, local and private sector officials. The operations, policy, work processes, and regulatory requirements of the section are complex, varied, dynamic and require substantial depth analysis and interpretation of theory, principles, practices and regulations of a professional field. Involves the supervision of professional, technical and clerical employees.
Serves as the division's liaison during major emergency responses within the Department of Homeland Security, Emergency Management Division. Facilitates greater capacity in, and more comprehensive integration of, information and resources in risk assessment and planning on the impact of catastrophic incidents in the state. Guides local, regional and state entities, private sector and non-governmental agencies and organizations in developing and coordinating national infrastructure protection plan resources and capabilities and in meeting us Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and Federal Emergency Management agency (FEMA) grant requirements.
Operates state-owned motor vehicle which may be equipped with communications and/or emergency warning equipment and may be required to respond with short notice from their residence to locations throughout the state. Oversee and performs other related work and duties as necessary. Recognizes the uniqueness of certain areas throughout the state and develops and implements strategies to overcome the challenges presented by the area.
Salary: $44,000.00 - $53,000.00 Annually
Please include posting number EMD2500018 on application.
GRANTS MANAGEMENT SPECIALIST 1
Under moderate supervision, at the full performance level, this position prepares and reviews grant applications and ensures regulations are followed. Specifically, this position will assist disaster grant applicants with program delivery through the federal emergency management agency (FEMA) web-based grants portal; will review vendor invoices and reimbursement requests; prepare final grant awarded packages; negotiate terms and conditions of grant awards, which includes project plans, cost estimates, cost schedules, and oversight responsibilities; determine availability of funding prior to completing letter of credit payments; conduct project site inspections and preliminary damage assessments; and monitor post-award compliance with contract procurement, environmental, historic preservation, and insurance requirements and scope of work changes.
Performs related work as required.
Salary: $48,000 - $56,000 annually
Please include posting number EMD2500019 on application.
PROCUREMENT ASSOCIATE
Using a State Credit Card and direct billing, purchases supplies needed for repair and maintenance of the Statewide Flood Warning System and State Interoperable Radio Network (SIRN). Communicates with the Flood Warning and SIRN Technicians using the Statewide Interoperable Radio System and cell phones as they travel throughout the State. For safety reasons monitor the locations of the Flood Warning Service vehicles as they travel throughout the State. Reviews and approves travel, and expense forms through the State' s OASIS system. Reviews and approves requested money for travel. Coordinate delivery of flood recovery supplies with the West Virginia National Guard, other State Agencies, and Federal Agencies during emergencies. Using computer software, analyze reports from sites as the Flood Warning Technicians work throughout the State.
Salary: $36,000 - $45,000 annually
Please include posting number EMD2500020 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: $55,000 - $64,000 annually
Please include posting number EMD2500015 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.
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.