Hybrid Project Support Assistant chez Loudoun County Government, VA

About the Department

The Loudoun County Office of Emergency Management (OEM) is seeking a qualified candidate to fill the role of Project Support Assistant. OEM is responsible for facilitating, maintaining, and enhancing a comprehensive and integrated emergency management program in an effort to cultivate and sustain an engaged and resilient community through partnerships and collaboration. Additional information about the Department can be found at www.loudoun.gov/oem.

Position Duties

Under the direction of an Assistant Coordinator, this position performs administrative work for OEM. This position is responsible for supporting the development of Countywide all-hazard plans, trainings, and exercises. This position will assist in researching, scheduling, and organizing assigned planning initiatives to enhance and strengthen OEM’s Integrated Preparedness Planning Process. This position is also responsible for monitoring and conducting data analysis related to the preparedness program. Other duties include participating in community outreach, coordinating and facilitating meetings, developing meeting minutes; and tracking action items.

We are seeking a detail-oriented team player who will:
• Support the development of all-hazards plans, trainings, and exercises
• Conduct a wide range of research on emergency management topics
• Track project milestones and data through all phases of the project life-cycle
• Coordinate a wide variety of meetings with internal and external stakeholders

The successful candidate will possess the following knowledge, skills and abilities:
• Basic knowledge of public safety disciplines (fire, law enforcement, EMS, public health)
• Ability to manage time, make deadlines, and expeditiously perform multiple tasks.
• Ability to research, compile, and synthesize information from multiple sources.
• Ability to prepare accurate and timely reports.
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to work independently in the absence of specific instruction.
• Knowledge of basic emergency management principles.
• Flexibility to work non-standard hours during emergencies or exercises.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, Outlook).

Hiring salary will be commensurate with experience. 

Minimum Qualifications

High School diploma or equivalent (preferred associate degree with coursework in emergency management, homeland security, public administration, or related field); three (3) years of related clerical/administrative work experience with computer automated systems and Microsoft Office applications experience preferably in a government environment or equivalent combination of education and experience. Previous experience in emergency management at the local, state, or federal level preferred.

Other Qualifications

The successful candidate will undergo a criminal background and DMV record check.