EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT SPECIALIST.

Duties

Serve as Emergency Management Specialist for the Natural and National Emergency Programs for the District.
Develop plans and assure implementation of emergency policies and procedures in accordance with applicable regulations.
Plans for and coordinates with the Emergency Manager the development of preparedness/operational programs.
Represent the District on committees and at conferences to formulate national emergency policies and determine support requirements and services to be provided by the District.
Monitors day-to-day operation of Emergency Operations Center
Prepares revisions to District Response Organization
Manages mission assignments relating to Disaster Field Office activities with the Federal Emergency Management Agency and as such maintains close coordination with FEMA Region VI and State and local emergency management officials.
Assure all requirements are met in disaster relief operations.

Requirements

• Conditions of employment: Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
  Serves as incidental motor vehicle operator.
  Incumbent must be physically able to operate a motor vehicle without danger to self or others.
  Incumbent must be deployable on TDY assignments to any area in the USACE impacted by a natural disaster or natural security emergency. Deployment normally lasts 30 days real time but may be extended based on the specific situation.
  Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret Security Clearance.
  Must obtain and maintain the following requirements for each Cyber work role (except Data, AI, and/or Software Engineering) at the assigned proficiency level: 1) Foundational qualification requirements within 9 months, 2) Resident qualification requirements within 12 months, 3) 20 hours of Continuous Professional Development (CPD) per work role code (which can overlap).

Qualifications

• Who May Apply: US Citizens
• Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes: 1) interpret public laws, regulations, directives, and emergency response plans to support program execution; AND 2) develop or update emergency preparedness, response, and recovery plans in accordance with applicable laws, regulations, and agency guidance; AND 3) Oversees all aspects of the budget for the emergency management program.
• Education: Ph.D or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree with a major study in Emergency Management, Disaster Preparedness, Public Safety Administration, Public Policy Emergency, Emergency Services Administration, or other fields related to the position.
• Combination of Education and Experience: A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position as long as the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100%.

Additional Information

• Foreign Education Evaluation: Foreign education credentials must be evaluated to ensure they preclude the need for additional education.
• Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration: Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
• Direct Deposit of Pay: Required.
• Selection Restrictions: Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees.
• Career Field 12 Position: This is a(n) Career Field 12 position.
• Paid Permanent Change of Station (PCS) Costs: Not authorized, based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government interest.
• Commitment to Improving the Efficiency of the Federal Government: Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.
• Benefits: Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement. Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is not authorized, based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government interest. Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution. 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. 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.