Title: Radiological Training and Exercise Coordinator #00212

State Role Title: Trainer and Instructor II

Hiring Range: $60,000 - $65,000

Pay Band: 4

Agency: Dept of Emergency Management

Location: Dept of Emergency Management

Agency Website: https://www.vaemergency.gov/

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

To administer and perform program management for the Radiological Emergency Preparedness (REP) Training and Exercise Program. Provide comprehensive support for a diverse program aimed at evaluating organizational performance, identifying development needs, and planning and implementing training and exercise plans at both agency and statewide levels. Leads the design, development, delivery, management, and evaluation of REP program trainings, exercises, and projects while ensuring compliance with federal and state regulations and standards for radiological emergency preparedness. Coordinate exercises with external facilities and partners such as North Carolina Emergency Management, Maryland Department of Emergency Management, North Anna Power Station, Surry Power Station, and the Norfolk Naval Shipyard. Supports local, state, and federal agencies and other relevant stakeholders by designing training sessions, coordinating exercises, and assessing 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 EWP.

Minimum Qualifications

- Knowledge of exercise planning methodology
- Ability to manage all phases of project planning and implementation, backed by knowledge of assessment, evaluation, and analysis.
- Working knowledge of Virginia local and state government organization and operations.
- Proficient in tracking corrective actions and producing clear, accurate technical writing.
- Ability to prepare and coordinate written plans, policies, and procedures
- Ability to develop, and lead training and exercise program initiatives through ongoing collaboration with local, state, and federal partners.
- Ability to establish and monitor goals and performance standards for an Exercise Program
- Ability to conduct research, needs assessments and analyze findings
- Experience in adult training

Additional Considerations

- Extensive understanding of the REP program
- Completion of FEMA Emergency Management Institute’s Independent Study Courses IS-120, IS- 130, ICS-100, ICS-200, ICS-700, and ICS-800 is required
- Working experience in emergency management

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.