Careers that make a difference
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 complete a Division of Personnel application.
WVEMD is seeking candidates for the following positions:
INFORMATION SYSTEMS COORDINATOR 2
This job opportunity is not in the classified service and is not covered by the West Virginia Division of Personnel merit system.
Location: Statewide
This work involves the full span of technical duties in the programming, implementation, operation, repair and maintenance of the Statewide Interoperable Radio Network, and IP/TDM, UHF digital P25 trunked statewide radio network for the use of municipal, county, state and federal public safety agencies and organizations. This is technical work at the full-performance level on the full range of UHF digital P25 trunked statewide radio and IP/TDM microwave radio network operational issues. Analyzes and resolves issues relating to connectivity between agencies, multiple locations and multiple platforms. Effectively identifies and resolves network technical issues emanating from the SIRN network environment and user community. Analyzes and repairs various telecommunications equipment such as network switches, servers, routers, dispatch consoles, network alarm systems, communication tower lighting, base stations, microwave radios, backup systems and repeater network sites. Programs radio network client subscribers, microwave client circuits and radio frequency antenna combiners. May deal with network operations issues or situations of unusual difficulty where time and resource loss are critical and network recovery is of primary importance. Assists in testing, evaluation and installation of new hardware and software upgrades.
Salary: $43,000.00 - $50,000.00 Annually
Please include posting number EMD2600007 on application.
HOMELAND SECURITY TRAINING & EXERCISE COORDINATOR
This job opportunity is not in the classified service and is not covered by the West Virginia Division of Personnel merit system.
This position will develop course content and identify objectives. Schedule courses and coordinate logistical support. Develop and adhere to budgets. Evaluate course instructor and maintain list of qualified instructions. Recommend the purchase of training materials, equipment, and supplies. Define certification standards in compliance with the National Qualification System (NQS). Conduct regional and statewide workshops related to all aspects of the National Preparedness System (NPS). Act as primary administrator of State Learning Management System (LMS) database. Responsible for and maintenance of all student training records/transcripts. Track compliance with training certifications. Reviews/approves applications submitted for National Training and Education Division (NTED). Reviews/approves applications for attending Emergency Management Institute (EMI) courses. Reviews/approves direct delivery course applications submitted by local jurisdictions for in-state training. Review federal grant guidance to ensure compliance with all requirements related to training. Attends meetings with stakeholders and provide liaison activities and technical consultation. Travel and attend meetings, conferences, and seminars, both in and out of state. Supervise and review work of training contractors and adjunct instructors. Responsible for strategic planning, goal and objective setting for the training programs. Prepare reports and special projects as requested by agency leadership. Facilitate ad hoc work teams assigned with providing input into program direction or accomplishing program tasks.
Salary: $50,000.00 - $60,000.00 Annually
Please include posting number EMD2600010 on application.
GRANTS MANAGEMENT SPECIALIST 1
This job opportunity is not in the classified service and is not covered by the West Virginia Division of Personnel merit system.
Provides oversight and grant management of Hazard Mitigation projects to include conducting kick-off meetings, and review
of applications. documentation, cost estimates and project scope of work. Prepares final grant award documentation,
reviews financial and performance reports to ensure program compliance, reviews and processes sub-grantee's invoices
and reimbursement requests for payment. Monitors the sub-grantee's project performance to maintain compliance with
all relevant state and federal regulations and guidelines. Assists Hazard Mitigation Manager with development, review,
interpretation and implementation of grant program plans, policies and procedures. Conducts preliminary damage
assessments, site visits and initial inspection of disaster affected areas with federal, state and local officials for
submission to federal grantor for review. Oversee the grant final review and closeout process.
Minimum Qualifications
Training: Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a major in business or public administration,
economics, finance, business management or accounting or related areas.
Substitution: Additional qualifying experience as described below may be substituted for the required training on
a year-for-year basis.
Experience: One year of full-time or equivalent part-time paid experience in grants management or public funds
administration.
Substitution: Master's degree in business or public administration, economics, finance, business management,
accounting, or a closely related field, from an accredited college or university, may be substituted for the required
experience.
Salary: $45,000.00 - $52,000.00 Annually
Please include posting number EMD2600013 on application.
EMERGENCY SERVICES SPECIALIST
This job opportunity is not in the classified service and is not covered by the West Virginia Division of Personnel merit system.
Coordinates stakeholder meetings to collect information, review stakeholder comments, conduct after action reviews,
and related activities. This would include the integration of all federal guidelines for the mitigation plan. Coordination
with regional planning organizations on the development of standard hazards to evaluate. Develop standards for data
collection to ensure appropriate content. Creates uniform template for plan development at state and local level.
Develop schedule for updating and maintaining compliance with federal guidelines. Writes and edits WV State Hazard
Mitigation plan to include the development of guidelines for writing local mitigation plans. Develop standard guidelines
for compliance with CPG-101 and federal hazard mitigation plan requirements. Conducts training on development of
Hazard Mitigation plans for employees of the Emergency Management Division and other stakeholder agencies. Provides
support to training and exercise programs. Provides training to local units of government related to the development of
WV State Hazard Mitigation plans. Works with regional Planning and Development Councils, LEPCs, emergency
management agencies, and other stakeholders on proper plan development techniques.
Minimum Qualifications
Training: Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university.
Substitution: Full-time or equivalent part-time paid experience as described below may substitute for the required
training on a year-for-year basis.
Experience: One year of administrative or technical planning experience in a field related to the assigned program area
of the Office of Emergency Services.
OR
Successful completion of an approved program in electronics technology of at least 1000 clock hours plus the equivalent
of one year full-time paid employment in electronics equipment maintenance and/or repair may substitute for two years
of the non-administrative, non-supervisory experience.
Salary: $52,000.00 - $57,000.00 Annually
Please include posting number EMD2600014 on application.
HOMELAND SECURITY GRANT MANAGER
This job opportunity is not in the classified service and is not covered by the West Virginia Division of Personnel merit system.
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. Oversee 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. Oversee 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.
Training: Bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university.
Salary: $72,000.00 - $76,000.00 Annually
Please include posting number EMD2600015 on application.
GRANTS MANAGEMENT SPECIALIST 1
This job opportunity is not in the classified service and is not covered by the West Virginia Division of Personnel merit system.
This position will develop, implement, and manage the State and Local Cybersecurity Grant Program to ensure that federal objectives are achieved while looking out for state and national security interests. Candidate will maintain State Cybersecurity Plan, Cybersecurity Committee membership and Cybersecurity Committee Charter as required by federal guidelines. Ensure adequate focus on priorities and objectives from the federal grant guidance and complete grant required capabilities assessments. Develop and manage shared services contracts. Work with key stakeholders and subject matter experts to provide input in the development of state policies for sub-grants to state and local partners. Ensure state and local sub-grantees maintain services and memberships as required by federal grant guidance, ensuring grant conditions and assurances are met. Support the completion and submission of the annual National Cybersecurity Review by all funded recipients to the Multi-State Information Sharing and Analysis Center (MS-ISAC). Monitor and report all activities related to the administration and management of the grant as required by federal guidance.
Salary: $32,862.00 - $56,373.00 Annually
Please include posting number EMD2600019 on application.
This job opportunity is not in the classified service and is not covered by the West Virginia Division of Personnel merit system.
The purpose of the Procurement Specialist is to execute full-performance level purchasing of a variety of goods and
services for the Emergency Management Division. Under general supervision, write reviews, publishes, evaluates and
awards bids for goods and services within an assigned time frame. Monitors and maintains awarded contract during the
term of the contract. Assures the Emergency Management Division and vendor are in compliance with terms and
conditions of the contract. Implements and maintains contract tracking system. Under general supervision, implements
and write changes to contract of renewal. price adjustments, or changes to other terms and conditions. Assists with
sourcing purchases for the Emergency Management Division through market research and determining best method of
procurement. Assists in determining most cost effective and feasible types of goods and services to reduce/or maintain
expenses. Coordinates delivery of goods and services for the Emergency Management Division. Prior to publishing,
writes specifications for requests for quotations, requests for proposals, expression of interest, direct award, etc.
Minimum Qualifications:
Training: Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited college or university.
OR
Substitution: Full-time or equivalent part-time paid experience as described below may substitute for the required
training at the rate of one (1) year of experience for 30 credit hours of education.
AND
Experience: Two (2) years of full-time or equivalent part-time paid experience in a broad range of purchasing of
commodities or services in a centralized purchasing function for use in the operation of a private industry or
governmental unit. Purchasing experience must be for direct use of the industry or governmental unit, not for retail sales.
OR
Substitution: A master’s degree from a regionally accredited college or university may substitute for the required
experience at a rate of one (1) year of experience for 15 semester hours of education not to exceed two (2) years.
Promotional Only: One (1) year of full-time or equivalent part-time paid experience as a Procurement Associate or the
equivalent.
Salary: $57,500 - $66,000 Annually
Please include posting number EMD2600020 on application.
Grants Management Specialist 1
This job opportunity is not in the classified service and is not covered by the West Virginia Division of Personnel merit system.
This is professional work as a Grants Program Specialist in the Public Assistance Technical Assistance Program in the Division of Emergency Management (EMD). Provides technical assistance and guidance to sub-grantees on federal and state grants used for debris removal, emergency protective measures and the repair, restoration, reconstruction or replacement of public facilities or infrastructure damaged or destroyed in natural disasters. Monitors the progress of grant projects and ensures compliance with federal and state regulations and guidelines. Assists sub-grantees throughout the grant cycle including project scoping, project development, project review, project Implementation/monitoring and project closeout. Conducts field assistance visits, project site inspections and audits. Maintains spreadsheets and other financial documentation for assigned subgrants; prepares reports on grants delivery as required. Delivers technical assistance training to local government and community organization personnel. Performs other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
Training: Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a major in business or public administration, economics, finance, business management or accounting or related areas.
Substitution: Additional qualifying experience as described below may be substituted for the required training on a year-for-year basis. Experience: One year of full-time or equivalent part-time paid experience in grants management or public funds administration.
Substitution: Master's degree in business or public administration, economics, finance, business management, accounting, or a closely related field, from an accredited college or university, may be substituted for the required experience.
Salary: $32,862.00 - $56,373.00 Annually
Please include posting number EMD2600021 on application.
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 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.
Minimum Qualifications
Training: Graduation from a standard four-year high school or the equivalent. Experience: One year of full-time or equivalent paid part-time experience in public contact work. Special Requirements:(1) Successful completion of the telecommunicator employment test that is administered by the State Policy Personnel Section;(2) Must successfully complete the required 40-hour WEAPON Class at the State Police Academy.(3) Must maintain a current certification as WEAPON terminal operator (re-certification every two years);(4) Must successfully complete the nationally recognized 40- hour training course that is required by WV Code 24-6-5within one (1) year from the date of employment to remain employed;(5) Must successfully complete emergency medical dispatch certification program.
Salary: $30,273.00 - $51,585.00 Annually
Please include posting number EMD2600022 on application.
To apply, send West Virginia Division of Personnel applications to:
Melanie Thomas
WV Emergency Management Division
Building 2000 Box 1P
2001 Union Carbide Drive
South Charleston, WV 25303
Please include job title and posting number on application.