Emergency Management Coordinator

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Posting Summary


Working Title
Emergency Management Coordinator


Role Title
Emergency Coordinator Mgr I


Role Code
69154-SW


FLSA
Nonexempt


Pay Band

Position Number
287W0173


Agency
Mountain Gateway Community College


Division
Mountain Gateway Community College (Div)


Work Location
Alleghany - 005


Hiring Range
$25.00 to $30.00 an hour


Emergency/Essential Personnel
No


EEO Category
2-Professionals


Full Time or Part Time
Part Time


Does this position have telework options? -Telework options are subject to change based on business needs-

Does this position have a bilingual or multilingual skill requirement or preference?

Work Schedule


TBD

Sensitive Position
No


Job Description

Mountain Gateway Community College (MGCC) is a two-year public institution of higher education and one of 23 community colleges in Virginia. The college is supported by the Commonwealth of Virginia; the counties of Alleghany, Bath, Botetourt (northern portion) and Rockbridge; the cities of Buena Vista, Covington, and Lexington; and the town of Clifton Forge. MGCC provides opportunities for the extension of knowledge, skills and personal enrichment in an environment that maintains high academic standards and respect for each individual. The college strives to keep programs and services financially and geographically accessible for all students. Credit and non-credit courses are offered to meet life-long learning needs. On-site and distance learning options incorporate up-to-date technologies.

The Emergency Management Coordinator is responsible for developing, implementing, and maintaining the College's emergency management program, including emergency preparedness, response, recovery, and continuity planning efforts. This position manages the development and maintenance of the MGCC Emergency Operations Plan (EOP) and Continuity of Operations Plan (COOP), coordinates emergency preparedness activities across the College community, and serves as a key liaison with local, state, regional, and private-sector emergency management partners.

The Emergency Management Coordinator promotes a culture of safety, preparedness, and collaboration by providing training, coordinating exercises and drills, managing emergency response programs, and ensuring compliance with applicable federal, state, and institutional requirements.

Special Assignments


May be required to perform other duties as assigned. May be required to assist the agency or state government generally in the event of an emergency declaration by the Governor.

KSA's/Required Qualifications


Knowledge of advanced concepts in the field of emergency management; ability to communicate effectively with stakeholders from a wide range of audiences; ability to remain calm and effective in making decisions in stressful situations, skilled in planning emergency exercises and drills, competent in the use of Microsoft Office products including Word, Power Point and Excel; ability to manage records; ability to make effective presentations to all audience levels, ability to foster collaboration across the various departments within the College; ability to remain flexible and work with minimal direction at all times; ability to relate to, communicate with, develop and maintain effective working relationships with senior level officials within the College community as well as leaders within the profession of emergency management; excellent writing skills; the ability to execute the steps of the Homeland Security Exercise and Evaluation Program; the ability to research, identify, and document best practices within the profession of emergency management; the ability to pass a background check and hold a valid Virginia Driver's license.

Demonstrated experience in planning and emergency response activities; experience developing and conducting table top, functional and full scale exercises for a diverse organization; certificates and/or coursework in emergency management, hazard mitigation planning, disaster resiliency, risk management or related topics.

Additional Considerations


Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in emergency/disaster management, political science, public or business administration preferred.

Completion of FEMA PDS, APS and or IS 100, 100he, 200, 700, 800,300 and 400 preferred.

Operation of a State Vehicle
No


Supervises Employees
No


Required Travel


TBD

Posting Detail Information


Posting Number
WGE_3338P


Recruitment Type
General Public - G


Number of Vacancies
1


Position End Date (if temporary)

Job Open Date
08/04/2026


Job Close Date
08/18/2026


Open Until Filled

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Email

Phone Number

Special Instructions to Applicants


In support of the Commonwealth's commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth's Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly called a Certificate of Disability) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans may also apply via the AHP if they also provide an AHP Letter. To request an AHP Letter, use this link: or call DARS at View phone number on click.appcast.io, or DBVI at View phone number on click.appcast.io

Additional Information

Background Check Statement Disclaimer


The selected candidate's offer is contingent upon the successful completion of a criminal background investigation, which may include: fingerprint checks, local agency checks, employment verification, verification of education, credit checks (relevant to employment). Additionally, selected candidates may be required to complete the Commonwealth's Statement of Economic Interest. For more information, please follow this link:

EEO Statement


The Virginia Community College System (VCCS) provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, political affiliation, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or other non-merit factors.

ADA Statement


The Virginia Community College System (VCCS) is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and complies with the Americans with Disabilities Acts (ADA and ADAAA), to provide, reasonable accommodation to applicants in need of access to the application, interviewing, and selection processes when requested.

E-Verify Statement


VCCS uses E-Verify to check employee eligibility to work in the United States. You will be required to complete an I-9 form and provide documentation of your identity for employment purposes.

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