Radiological Training and Exercise Coordinator #00212

The Virginia Department of Emergency Management is seeking qualified candidates to join our team as a Radiological Training and Exercise Coordinator. 

The REP Training and Exercise Program Coordinator is responsible for administering and managing the Radiological Emergency Preparedness (REP) Training and Exercise Program. This role provides comprehensive support for evaluating organizational performance, identifying development needs, and planning and implementing training and exercise initiatives at both the agency and statewide levels. The coordinator leads the design, development, delivery, management, and evaluation of REP training sessions, exercises, and projects, ensuring compliance with federal and state regulations and radiological emergency preparedness standards.

Duties include but are not limited to coordinating exercises with external partners such as North Carolina Emergency Management, Maryland Department of Emergency Management, North Anna Power Station, Surry Power Station, and the Norfolk Naval Shipyard. The coordinator also works closely with local, state, and federal agencies, along with other relevant stakeholders, to design training sessions, facilitate exercises, and assess readiness for radiological emergencies.

All VDEM employees are designated as essential personnel and may be required to work during emergency situations, such as inclement weather, and natural or man-made disasters/events as directed. This may require irregular work hours, work at locations other than the official duty station, and may include duties other than those specified in the employee’s official Employee Work Profile.

Minimum Qualifications

- Considerable knowledge of exercise planning methodology including analysis, design, development, implementation, and evaluation.
- Working knowledge of project and program management principles, including needs assessment, evaluation, and analysis.
- Working knowledge of Virginia local and state government organization and operations to include an in-depth knowledge of the REP Program. 
- Ability to prepare and coordinate written plans, policies, and procedures.
- Ability to set and monitor goals, performance standards, and track corrective actions for the Exercise Program.
- Competence in conducting research, performing needs assessments, and analyzing findings.
- Must be able to develop and lead training and exercise program initiatives
- Experience in project management, public speaking, and adult education methodology.
- Ability to interact with individuals at various levels to include but not limited to government officials, private partners, and several stakeholders.
- Excellent communication skills (written and verbal), planning skills, project management skills, and collaboration skills.
- Completion of FEMA Emergency Management Institute’s Independent Study Courses IS-120, ICS-130, ICS-100, ICS-200, ICS-700, and ICS-800 is required. 
- Possess or successfully complete the FEMA Homeland Security Exercise and Evaluation Program (HSEEP) course. 
- Must possess a valid driver's license with a satisfactory driving record.

Additional Considerations

- Documented experience in adult training or education or equivalent combination of training and experience
- Experience in planning and leading REP training and exercises.
- Experience in Emergency Management or related field.

Special Instructions

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

Applications will only be accepted on-line through the State Job website. Applications must include all work history and references. The decision to interview an applicant is solely based on the information provided in the application materials. Therefore, it is essential to provide enough information to make this assessment.

Employment is contingent upon satisfactory results of a fingerprint-based criminal history background check, Division of Motor Vehicle check, employment reference check, and E-Verify. The selected candidate must complete a State of Personal Economic Interests as a condition of employment, if applicable (Va. Code 2.2-3114). Other financial, credit, driving, or degree verification checks prior to employment may be required for certain positions. This position is restricted due to funding sources. A one-year probationary period is required of all newly hired and re-hired Commonwealth of Virginia employees.

The salary for this position is negotiable up to the maximum hiring range listed in this posting. Offers will not be made outside of the hiring range.

Reasonable accommodations are available to persons with disabilities during application and/or interview processes per the Americans with Disabilities Act. Minorities, Individuals with disabilities, Veterans, and people with National Service experience are encouraged to apply.

VDEM does not provide sponsorship to prospective or current employees. Applicants applying for a position with our agency must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of employment.

The Virginia Department of Emergency Management is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Contact Information

Name: Human Resources

Phone: (804) 912-7254

Email: Humanresources@vdem.virginia.gov

In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.

Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.