Description

Albemarle County is seeking an Emergency Management Coordinator to lead the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of the County’s comprehensive emergency management program. Working collaboratively with internal departments and partner agencies, this role will design and operationalize emergency preparedness and response plans and procedures that align with NIMS, ICS, and all applicable federal and state standards.

Serving as the County’s primary liaison, the Emergency Management Coordinator will build and maintain strong relationships with local, regional, state, federal, non-profit, and private-sector partners, leading committees, work groups, and initiatives to promote community preparedness, enhance resilience, and strengthen coordinated emergency response efforts. This position serves as a key leader and coordinator during emergency situations and must be available to respond, often in person, as operational needs require.

Essential Functions:

• Coordinate and support the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of the jurisdiction's emergency management program, collaborating with internal departments, public safety partners, and regional stakeholders to ensure effective program delivery.
• Collaborate with departments and partner agencies to develop, update, and operationalize emergency management plans and procedures, and execute adopted plans in alignment with NIMS, ICS, and applicable federal and state standards.
• Lead threat, hazard, and risk assessment activities to inform preparedness priorities, mitigation strategies, and resilience planning.
• Design, coordinate, and evaluate preparedness training and exercise programs for elected officials, staff, and partner agencies, incorporating after-action reporting and improvement planning.
• Serve in a senior leadership role within the Emergency Operations Center (EOC), supporting coordinated operations, situational awareness, and executive decision support.
• Coordinate disaster recovery and mitigation activities, including damage assessments, recovery planning, and administration of state and federal disaster assistance processes.
• Serve as a primary liaison with local, regional, state, federal, nonprofit, and private-sector partners, representing the organization on emergency management committees, working groups, and collaborative initiatives.
• Coordinate with the Department of Finance and Budget on emergency management grant development and administration, ensuring compliance with funding requirements, reporting standards, and audit expectations.
• Promote organizational and community preparedness and resilience through outreach, partnership development, and public education initiatives. 

Required Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Emergency Management, Public Administration, Public Safety, or a related field.
• Five (5) or more years of progressively responsible experience in emergency management, public safety planning, or a related field, including program coordination or management responsibilities.
• Additional qualifying experience may be substituted for the required degree on a year-for-year basis.
• Valid Virginia driver's license in compliance with County Policy.

Preferred Qualifications/Certifications:

• Master's degree in a related field.
• ICS 100-400; IS-700 and IS-800 completion
• Professional certifications such as Certified Emergency Manager (CEM), Associate Emergency Manager (AEM), or comparable credentials.
• Experience working in a local or regional government environment.
• Experience leading multi-agency exercises.

This position is eligible for a hybrid remote work schedule that is in compliance with the County’s Remote Work Policy and meets the operational and service needs for the position. All County staff must maintain residence within the Commonwealth of Virginia.

All employees are required to be residents of the Commonwealth of Virginia or relocate to Virginia as a condition of employment.