The Vermont Emergency Management (VEM) Regional Coordinator is responsible for coordinating, planning, training, exercising, and research work involving emergency operations and management. This position will work in conjunction with regional and national emergency response initiatives and will serve Caledonia, Essex, & Orleans counties.
Duties involve coordination and extensive interaction with Public Safety and Emergency Management personnel along with federal, state and local government officials. Work is performed under the general supervision of the Engagement Section Chief with considerable independence of action and accountability for assigned activities and projects.
This is a home-based position which requires the Coordinator it to live within one hour of the region served, as the individual will work out of their home and perform extensive travel within the region. A valid drivers license is required to hold this position.
Bachelor's degree in emergency management, homeland security, or related field AND three (3) years or more of experience in emergency preparedness or response, which includes experience with delivering trainings to adults.
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Five (5) years or more of experience in emergency preparedness or response, which includes experience with delivering trainings to adults.
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