| Location | Charleston, WV |
| Salary | $41,194–$71,789 Per Year |
Emergency Services Manager
Salary
$41,194.00 - $71,789.00 Annually
Location
Kanawha County, WV
Job Type
Full-Time Permanent
Job Number
EMD2700008 PSA
Department
DHS - Division of Emergency Management
Opening Date
10/23/2026
Closing Date
11/8/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
LOCATION OF VACANCY
KANAWHA
Civil Service Type:
Classified-Exempt - This Position is Not Covered Under the DOP Merit System
Nature of Work
This job opportunity is not in the classified service and is not covered by the West Virginia Division of Personnel merit system.
This position oversees the day-to-day operation of six programs: Planning; Training and Exercise; Radiological Emergency Preparedness; Geographic Information Systems; the Liaison program; and the State Emergency Response Commission, Local Emergency Planning Committee, and Tier II program. The employee supervises several program managers and may directly supervise other staff. When the SEOC is activated, the employee serves as State Emergency Operations Center Director and coordinates the states response with county, state, federal, and private sector partners. Within one year of employment the employee is required to obtain the following training: FEMA IS-100, IS-200, IS-700, IS-800 ICS-300 and ICS 400. Those with experience with the National Incident Management System, the Incident Command System and emergency operations center management will be given preference. Other advanced training such as the Professional Development Series, Advanced Professional Development Series, the National Emergency Management Basic or Advanced Academy, Certified Emergency Manager or Associate Emergency Manager, and HSEEP training would be favorable.
Employee must pass a criminal background screening, hold a valid drivers license, be able to work extended shifts of 12 hours or more during activations, and be able to travel both in and out of state including some overnight travel. May be required to perform other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
Training: Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university.
Substitution: Non-supervisory experience as listed below may be substituted for the required training on a year-for-year basis.
Experience: Five years of full-time or equivalent part-time paid experience in emergency management, federal program management, or military service, one year of which must have been in a supervisory or administrative capacity.
Substitution: Masters degree may be substituted for two years of the above listed non-supervisory experience.
State employment offers a variety of benefits. Click HERE to visit the Division of Personnels Benefits Page.
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Employer West Virginia
Address 1900 Kanawha Blvd. East
Building 3 Suite 500
Charleston, West Virginia, 25305
Phone (304) 558-3950
Website http://personnel.wv.gov