Disaster Response And Recovery Officer 00158 Salem
State of Virginia · Virginia
- Role
- Program manager
- First seen
- Nov 7, 2026
- Closes
- Not listed
- Salary
- $78,000 - $80,000
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Summary
This position provides emergency management support to assigned localities in Region 6, serving as a representative and liaison for state and regional stakeholders. The Disaster Response and Recovery Officer coordinates planning, training, exercises, and guidance across all phases of emergency management—prevention, protection, mitigation, response, and recovery. The role requires the ability to reach the region within 30 minutes and includes duties during emergency situations, which may involve irregular hours and work outside the official duty station.
Key qualifications
- Considerable knowledge of state, local, and federal government roles in emergencies
- Knowledge of emergency response programs and incident management systems
- Demonstrated skill in managing and evaluating emergency management programs
- Ability to direct planning, safety, and field operations activities
- Ability to assess emergency situations and make decisions in high-stress environments
- Skill to build rapport and collaboration across regional, state, and local stakeholders
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