Title: Hazardous Materials Officer - Training #00022

State Role Title: Emergency Coordinator III

Hiring Range: $78,000-$82,000

Pay Band: 5

Agency: Dept of Emergency Management

Location: York County Territory

Agency Website: www.vaemergency.gov

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

The Virginia Department of Emergency Management is currently seeking a qualified candidate to become our Hazardous Materials Officer - Training !

This position assists in the coordination, development, and implementation of a statewide Hazardous Materials Emergency Response and Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear (CBRN) training and exercise program to protect the citizens of the Commonwealth. Responsibilities include working closely with local, state, and federal agencies, as well as private-sector partners, to provide emergency planning, response, training, and problem‑solving expertise. The role supports special projects and research related to the program’s response and training mission; may involve entry into hazardous areas for assessment or mitigation; contributes to the development and maintenance of the Commonwealth’s hazardous materials emergency response program; and helps enhance local hazardous materials response capabilities. The position also assumes program manager responsibilities in their absence.

The HMO will primarily work out of the HM/CBRN Training Center in Yorktown, with up to two telework days per week and statewide travel as needed. Participation in the HAZMAT on‑call rotation and occasional work outside normal business hours is expected.

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 EWP.

Minimum Qualifications

- Subject‑matter expertise and hands‑on knowledge in hazardous materials recognition, emergency response, and training.
- Strong knowledge of the emergency services required for hazardous materials/CBRNE incidents and the associated technical, administrative, and regulatory standards.
- Working knowledge of and experience in adult training methods, curriculum design and development, needs assessments, and evaluation.
- Develop, manage, and conduct comprehensive hazardous materials training programs; use of desktop publishing and PC-based software applications.
- Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills effective across multiple sectors and disciplines.
- Ability to build rapport, maintain professional working relationships, and collaborate with diverse stakeholders across federal, state, local, volunteer, private‑sector, and community partners.
- Ability to work independently and interpret policies and procedures.
- Ability to perform effectively and complete tasks under pressure in crisis management situations.
- Demonstrated experience developing and delivering hazardous materials emergency response technician training in accordance with OSHA 29 CFR 1910.120(q)(7).

Additional Considerations

- Preferred baccalaureate degree in emergency management, homeland security, public safety or physical sciences (chemistry, biology, physics), or a combination of training and experience to perform the duties of the position.
- Experience in project management, public speaking, and adult education methodology.
- Ability to coordinate hazardous materials response and address associated training needs state-wide.
- NFPA-certified as Firefighter II, Fire Instructor II (or equivalent).
- Possess, or successfully complete within 12 months, the FEMA Homeland Security Exercise and Evaluation Program (HSEEP) course.
- Completion of FEMA Emergency Management Institute’s Independent Study Courses IS-120, IS-130, ICS-100, ICS-200, ICS-700, and ICS-800.
- The ability to obtain certification as a Virginia Hazardous Materials Specialist within 12 months of employment.

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. 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 or a STEM OPT extension 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) 366-7942

Email: Recruitment@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.