Emergency Preparedness Specialist

Salary: $68,184.25 - $115,913.22 Annually
Location : Leesburg, VA
Job Type: FT Hourly W BN
Job Number: 27-00725
Department: Office of the County Administrator
Opening Date: 08/11/2026
Closing Date: 8/25/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Grade: 123


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ALL SECTIONS OF THE APPLICATION MUST BE COMPLETED IN ITS ENTIRETY. THE RESUME IS CONSIDERED SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION ONLY. APPLICATIONS THAT ARE INCOMPLETE OR INDICATE 'SEE RESUME' WILL NOT BE TAKEN INTO CONSIDERATION.

Introduction


The Loudoun County Office of Emergency Management, Safety & Security (OEMSS) is seeking a qualified candidate to fill the role of Emergency Preparedness Specialist. Through partnerships and collaboration, OEMSS is responsible for facilitating, maintaining, and enhancing a comprehensive and integrated emergency management program to build a more resilient community. Additional information about the Office can be found at

Job Summary


Under the general direction of an Assistant Coordinator, this position is responsible for a broad portfolio of emergency management projects, serving primarily within the Training & Exercise Division while supporting key initiatives in the Planning and Operations Division. The position is responsible for coordinating and developing identified training and exercise needs to support planning initiatives and operational activities; developing threat and hazard plans; collaborating with internal and external stakeholders; representing Loudoun County on a variety of workgroups; and monitoring and documenting compliance with local, state, and federal statutes across both divisional workstreams.

We are seeking a detail-oriented team player who will:

• Coordinate and develop training and exercise activities;• Develop, implement, and maintain local and regional emergency management plans;
• Conduct a wide range of research on emergency management best practices;
• Facilitate a wide variety of meetings with internal and external stakeholders;
• Participate in prevention, protection, mitigation, response, and recovery initiatives, as directed;
• Support emergency incidents in accordance with OEMSS policies and procedures;
• Comply with policies and procedures of the County as well as state and federal regulations; and
• Represent Loudoun County with federal, state, regional, and local organizations and agencies.

The successful candidate will possess the following skills and abilities:

• Knowledge of emergency management principles, theories and practices;
• Ability to efficiently manage projects;
• Ability to effectively communicate;
• Ability to collaborate with diverse groups on complex projects;
• Willingness to assist on a variety of projects and initiatives that span the emergency management spectrum.

Hiring salary is commensurate with experience.

Minimum Qualifications


Bachelor's degree in Emergency Management, Public Administration, or a related field; three (3) years of related work experience in emergency management, disaster mitigation, preparedness, and/or emergency response/recovery activities; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Previous experience in emergency management at the local, state, or federal level preferred. Virginia Professional Emergency Manager (PEM), International Association of Emergency Managers Certified Emergency Manager (CEM) preferred.

Job Contingencies and Special Requirements


Completion of FEMA IS courses 100, 200, 700, and 800, and the FEMA HSEEP Course (E0146) within one (1) year of hire. This position is considered mission critical and will be required to serve during emergency incidents, including natural and human-caused disasters, planned events, and other situations requiring Emergency Operations Center (EOC) activation. This position is expected to fulfill assigned roles in the EOC during activations. EOC staff work twelve (12) hour shifts, which may include day or night assignments, weekends, holidays, and extended hours as necessary to support sustained operations.


Successful candidates will undergo background checks as required.

Equal Employment Opportunity
Loudoun County Government prides itself on fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace that promotes employee wellness and work-life balance. As an equal opportunity employer, we consider all qualified applicants regardless of age, color, disability, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation or other non-merit factors.

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Which statement below best describes the highest level of education you have completed?

• High school graduate, diploma or the equivalent (GED)
• Associate degree
• Bachelor's degree
• Master's degree
• Doctorate degree

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How many years of related work experience in emergency management, disaster mitigation, preparedness, and/or emergency response/recovery activities do you have?

• No experience
• Less than 1 year of experience
• 1 year but less than 2 years of experience
• 2 years but less than 3 years of experience
• 3 years but less than 4 years of experience
• 4 years but less than 5 years of experience
• 5 years but less than 6 years of experience
• 6 years but less than 7 years of experience
• 7 or more years of experience

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How many years of full-time equivalent professional experience do you have in emergency management? Note: Details to support this answer and all other answers must be clearly provided by your application.

• None
• Less than 1 year
• 1 year but less than 2 years
• 2 years but less than 3 years
• 3 years but less than 4 years
• 4 years but less than 5 years
• 5 years but less than 6 years
• 6 or more years

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How many years of full-time equivalent experience do you have in writing emergency plans and annexes? Note: Details to support this answer and all other answers must be clearly provided by your application.

• None
• Less than 1 year
• 1 year but less than 2 years
• 2 years but less than 3 years
• 3 years but less than 4 years
• 4 years but less than 5 years
• 5 years but less than 6 years
• 6 or more years

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How many years of full-time equivalent experience do you have serving as a project lead for a multi-agency emergency plan? Note: Details to support this answer and all other answers must be clearly provided by your application.

• None
• Less than 1 year
• 1 year but less than 2 years
• 2 years but less than 3 years
• 3 years but less than 4 years
• 4 years but less than 5 years
• 5 years but less than 6 years
• 6 or more years

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How many years of full-time equivalent professional experience do you have developing training curriculum? Note: Details to support this answer and all other answers must be clearly provided by your application.

• None
• Less than 1 year
• 1 year but less than 2 years
• 2 years but less than 3 years
• 3 years but less than 4 years
• 4 years but less than 5 years
• 5 years but less than 6 years
• 6 or more years

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How many years of full-time equivalent experience do you have in developing emergency exercises? Note: Details to support this answer and all other answers must be clearly provided by your application

• None
• Less than 1 year
• 1 year but less than 2 years
• 2 years but less than 3 years
• 3 years but less than 4 years
• 4 years but less than 5 years
• 5 years but less than 6 years
• 6 or more years

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Please indicate your level of proficiency using software for eLearning training and developing eLearning classes. Note: Details to support this answer and all other answers must be clearly provided by your application.

• No experience
• Beginner (Basic Knowledge)
• Intermediate
• Advanced

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