​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.​

Under general supervision, this position performs advanced-level administrative support and secretarial duties in support of the Director of WV Emergency Management Division (EMD). The work involves a high level of independence in managing office operations, prioritizing tasks, and interacting with federal, state, and local officials, as well as the public.

Exempt Position

Key Responsibilities:

• Exercise control of the Director's appointment calendar, coordinating schedules with EMD management while managing time-sensitive and critical engagements.
• Schedule meetings, conferences, travel arrangements, travel reimbursements and speaking engagements for the Director and all senor staff.
• Compile information from various sources for correspondence, inquiries, and action reports.
• Draft, type, and review sensitive correspondence, forms, graphs, charts, and reports to ensure accuracy with state and agency policies.
• Screen and direct telephone calls, utilizing discretion and a thorough knowledge of agency programs.
• Represent the Director at meetings as necessary.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Salary: $45,000.00 - $53,000.00 Annually

Please include posting number EMD2600002 on application.

EMERGENCY SERVICES SPECIALIST

Location of vacancy: Barbour, Braxton, Gilmer, Lewis, Pendleton, Pocahontas, Randolph, Tucker, Upshur, Webster.

Exempt position. Must reside in one of the counties in which you serve.

Under limited direction performs advanced level administrative and managerial work in directing an organized section providing administrative and support services within the highly complex and sensitive Infrastructure Protection and Public Safety Sections of the WV Emergency Management Division (EMD).

This position manages the delivery of services that address all hazards across all mission areas, focusing on improving the state's capability and capacity to detect, prevent, respond to, and mitigate natural and man-made emergencies or disasters. Exercises considerable independence of action in making decisions related to the operations, policy, work processes, and regulatory requirements of the section, which are complex, varied, and dynamic. Duties require substantial depth of analysis and interpretation of theory, principles, practices, and regulations of a professional field.

This position functions as a senior-level field official and liaison, exercising considerable discretion and independent judgment. Work is performed under executive direction with accountability for managing highly complex operations impacting state and local emergency management capabilities.

Counties Served – Barbour, Braxton, Gilmer, Lewis, Upshur, Pendleton, Pocahontas, Randolph, Tucker, and Webster

Salary: $44,000.00 - $53,000.00 Annually

Please include posting number EMD2600003 on application.