Emergency Management Specialist

This is a Mission Essential (ME) position. The incumbent may be required to report to work in the event of a natural disaster, inclement weather, or crisis. The incumbent will be designated as Non-Combat Essential (NCE) and may be required to deploy via temporary reassignment or stay in place to support contingency operations. Participation in readiness exercises is mandatory. This position cannot be vacated during a national emergency or mobilization without seriously impairing the capability of the organization to function effectively.

Responsibilities

• Supports planning and operations in support of Continuity of Operations Planning (COOP) and National Security/Emergency Preparedness (NS/EP).
• Analyzes operational requirements and documentation to ensure goals and objectives are consistent with policy constraints, and overall TFSO objectives and management intent.
• Serves as an Assistant Project Manager / Operational Planning Team member in developing operational support programs and establishes appropriate communication channels to support mission requirements.
• Acts as an Action Officer in support of specific operations and tasks, and facilitates logistic, engineering, personnel, security, and budget tasks at the work site.
• Participates in after action development, readiness reporting, and operational impact assessments.
• Directs fielding development for new technologies and tracks status of implementation of those technologies.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. citizen.
• Required to obtain and maintain a Top Secret clearance with access to SCI and SAPs, including submitting to background checks as a condition of employment and/or continued access to Special Access Programs. Unfavorably adjudicated background checks will be grounds for removal.
• Appointment is subject to the completion of a favorable suitability or fitness determination, where reciprocity cannot be applied.
• Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service.
• Selectees are required to have a REAL ID or other acceptable identification documents to access certain federal facilities.
• Military Reservists selected for this position must arrange for a military employment waiver from the Secretary Service level or transfer to the IRR Standby Reserve prior to appointment. This requirement must be met prior to placement.

Qualifications

To qualify for an Emergency Management Specialist, your resume and supporting documentation must support:

Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience that equipped you with the particular competencies to successfully perform the duties of the position and is directly in or related to this position. To qualify at the GS-12 level, applicants must possess one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 level or equivalent under other pay systems in the Federal service, military, or private sector. Creditable specialized experience includes:

• Experience serving as a subject matter expert in Federal continuity programs, Continuity of Operations (COOP), continuity policy development, and National Security/Emergency Preparedness (NS/EP).
• Experience conducting operational analysis, mission analysis, risk assessments, and course-of-action development, while coordinating with multiple federal agencies.
• Experience monitoring operational data through command-and-control systems, developing guidance and policies for emergency measures, analyzing readiness postures, and defining system requirements for automated readiness reporting.

Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment.

Benefits

A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Learn more about federal benefits.

Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time, or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.