City of Fredericksburg

Battalion Chief – Emergency Services Coordinator

Fire Department - Fredericksburg, VA - Full Time


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Battalion Chief –
Emergency Services Coordinator

CITY OF FREDERICKSBURG, VIRGINIA
Take the Lead in Emergency Preparedness and Resilience!
Starting Salary: $92,503 - $150,103 DOQ
Full-Time | Benefits

Start a Stable, Essential Career Serving Your Community!

What You’ll Do

The Battalion Chief – Emergency Services Coordinator oversees the City of Fredericksburg’s emergency management program, handling planning and coordination with various stakeholders. This role includes monitoring conditions, supporting emergency activities, and ensuring EOC readiness. The position acts as a Field Battalion Chief backup and requires 24/7 availability for emergencies and other events.

Job duties will consist of:
Emergency Preparedness and Response Coordination
  • Provide situational awareness and recommendations to City Management for emergency declarations.
  • Ensure citizens and visitors are informed and prepared for disasters, promoting community resilience.
  • Act as the locality point of contact for mitigation, planning, preparedness, response, and recovery related to disasters.
  • Collaborate and coordinate with all City agencies and departments under the direction of the Fire Chief and City Manager.
Emergency Operations and Planning
  • Maintain the EOC in a state of readiness and serve as the EOC Manager when activated.
  • Collaborate in developing and maintaining various emergency plans, such as the EOP and Continuity Plan.
  • Serve as the City’s representative on the Regional Emergency Planning Committee.
  • Assist in developing the emergency management portion of the Fire Department budget and prepare necessary reports.
Grant Management and Resource Acquisition
  • Apply for and manage State and Federal Grants through VDEM and FEMA.
  • Support City agencies in securing grant funding through disaster and non-disaster programs.
  • Work with City departments to develop a resource list and inventory for emergency response.
  • Acquire equipment in collaboration with the City’s Finance and Procurement Office.
Communication and Public Engagement
  • Serve as the primary point of contact between the public and emergency services.
  •  Support the City’s Communication Manager and PIOs with crisis communications.
  • Provide sufficient notice of significant events to citizens, City Staff, and private businesses.
  • Maintain the City’s Mass Notification Platform and Storm Ready Community certification.
  • Attend and speak at community events to support emergency management efforts.
 

Why Join Our Team?

A Career with Purpose
Join a dynamic team where collaboration, creativity, and professional growth are valued, and where you can make a meaningful impact every day.		Comprehensive Benefits
The City provides a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, vision, and dental coverage, paid leave, paid training, a one-for-one service credit, and participation in the Virginia Retirement System.

Special Requirements

  • NWS SKYWARN Weather Spotter Basic within 12 months of appointment
  • Obtain membership in the Virginia Emergency Management Association [VEMA]
  • Experience as a firefighter (Firefighter I and II), Company Officer and/or Chief Officer
  • Fire Officer Level II preferred.
  • FEMA IS-100, 200, 700 and 800
  • FEMA IS-300 and 400 preferred
  • VDEM ICS Instructor within three (3) years of appointment
  • Ability to obtain Virginia Criminal Information Network [VCIN] certification.
  • Certified Emergency Manager Designation or Virginia Professional Emergency Manager Designation within five (5) years of appointment.

Minimum Qualifications

  • FEMA Professional Development Series (Within 6 months of appointment)
  • FEMA Advanced Professional Series (Within 18 months of appointment)
  • FEMA Basic Emergency Management Professional Program (e.g. Basic Academy) (Within 24 months of appointment)
  • Minimum of five (5) years in a supervisory role that provides direction and coordination during events, incidents or disasters. Examples include but are not limited to:
  • Military Service
  • Fire/EMS Service
  • Foreign Service
  • FEMA Corps/FEMA Reservist
  • Bachelors Degree in Emergency Management, Public Administration, Fire Administration or a related field is preferred but not required.
  • Certified or ability to obtain Emergency Vehicle Operator [EVOC], minimum Level 1, but Level II and III preferred.
  • Valid Virginia driver’s license or ability to obtain one.
 
BE PART OF SOMETHING ESSENTIAL
This is more than a job. It is an opportunity to build a stable, rewarding career while serving the City of Fredericksburg. Join a knowledgeable, dedicated team that values accuracy, fairness, collaboration, public service, and committed to the City’s Core Values.

Apply online: www.fredericksburgva.gov/careers

This opportunity will remain open until filled.

For more information, please contact the City of Fredericksburg Fire Department Administrative offices at 540-372-1059. This role is not a civilian position, requiring a professional background and experience that align with both the minimum and special criteria for consideration. The advertised salary range is in accordance with the City's Public Safety Pay Plan, and the salary offered will be determined on a 1:1 credit basis, reflecting years of service.

The City of Fredericksburg is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The City provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants and prohibits discrimination and harassment based on any characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.
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