Emergency Management Specialist (Response)
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is calling on those who want to help protect American interests and secure our Nation. DHS Components work collectively to prevent terrorism; secure borders and our transportation systems; protect the President and other dignitaries; enforce and administer immigration laws; safeguard cyberspace; and ensure resilience to disasters. We achieve these vital missions through a diverse workforce spanning hundreds of occupations. Make an impact; join DHS. When disaster strikes, America looks to the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). Now FEMA looks to you. Join our team and use your talent to support Americans in their times of greatest need. FEMA prepares the nation for all hazards and manages Federal response and recovery efforts following any national incident. We foster innovation, reward performance and creativity, and provide challenges on a routine basis with a well-skilled, knowledgeable, high performance workforce. Please visit www.fema.gov for additional information. EMERGENCY ASSIGNMENT:
Every FEMA employee has regular and recurring emergency management responsibilities, though not every position requires routine deployment to disaster sites. All positions are subject to recall around the clock for emergency management operations, which may require irregular work hours, work at locations other than the official duty station, and may include duties other than those specified in the employee's official position description. Travel requirements in support of emergency operations may be extensive in nature (weeks to months), with little advance notice, and may require employees to relocate to emergency sites with physically austere and operationally challenging conditions. In this position, you will serve as a FEMA Integration Team Logistics Planner in support of FEMA Region I. Typical assignments include:
Assist with developing, coordinating, implementing, and reviewing plans for response emergency management operations. Coordinating concepts of response operations for individual or public assistance programs within the Region. Writing and reviewing response regulations and guidance documents and interpreting the laws, regulations, and policies applicable to FEMA. Working with stakeholders to accomplish Mission Assignment closeout functions. Processing the financial documentation associated with issuing, tracking, billing, and auditing the region's Mission Assignments. Promotion Potential:
Positions filled under Stafford Act regulations generally do not have documented promotion potential; however, dependent on an employee's ability to perform higher level duties, the continuing need for an employee to perform work associated with a higher level position, and administrative recommendation and approval, promotions may be earned by CORE employees. The qualification requirements listed below must be met within 30 days of the closing date of the announcement. You qualify for this position at the IC-09 level (starting salary $52,905) if you possess the following:
One full year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade (IC-7) in the Federal Service. This experience may have been gained in the federal government, a state or local government, a non-profit organization, the private sector, or as a volunteer; however, your resume must clearly describe at least one year of specialized experience. Maintaining a filing and tracking system to collect, analyze and prepare data and/or reports; Assisting with the development of emergency management plans, policies, or procedures; and, Assisting in preparing situation reports, evaluation documents, Corrective Action reports, and other special reports. OR Master's or equivalent graduate degree; or 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree; or LL.B. or J.D., if related OR Combination of education and experience ________ You qualify for this position at the IC-11 level (starting salary $64,009) if you possess the following:
One full year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade (IC-9) in the Federal Service. This experience may have been gained in the federal government, a state or local government, a non-profit organization, the private sector, or as a volunteer; however, your resume must clearly describe at least one year of specialized experience. Providing guidance to internal and external stakeholders concerning response management initiatives; Evaluating emergency support functions to recommend program improvements; and Participating in the development and writing of plans, status reports, or project papers. OR Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.M., if related OR Combination of education and experience _________ You qualify for this position at the IC-12 level (starting salary $76,721) if you possess the following:
One full year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade (IC-11) in the Federal Service. This experience may have been gained in the federal government, a state or local government, a non-profit organization, the private sector, or as a volunteer; however, your resume must clearly describe at least one year of specialized experience. Analyzing and interpreting results of exercises and response operations to formulate recommendations to improve operational procedures or outcomes; Providing input to organizational staff regarding a broad range of issues concerning the application of statutes, regulations, and/or general laws affecting emergency management operations; and, Assisting with the coordination and development of project scopes of work, cost estimates, and estimated completion dates. 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. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your application must show that you meet all requirements for this position. You may be found not qualified if you do not possess the minimum competencies required for the position.NOTE:
Qualifications are based on breadth/level of experience. In addition to describing duties performed, applicants must provide the exact dates of each period of employment (from MM/DD/YY to MM/DD/YY) and the number of hours worked per week if part time. As qualification determinations cannot be made when resumes do not include the required information, failure to provide this information may result in disqualification. Applicants are encouraged to use the USAJOBS Resume Builder to develop their federal resume. For a brief video on How to Create a Federal Resume, click here. NOTE:
If you are using the USAJOBS Resume Builder, please insert the dates of employment in MM/DD/YY format at the top of the Duties, Accomplishments, and Related Skills text field for each period of employment included on your resume. Current or former FEMA Reservists/DAE employees:
To accurately credit your experience for these intermittent positions, make sure to list the dates (from MM/DD/YY to MM/DD/YY) of each deployment, along with the job title and specific duties you were responsible for during each deployment. Failure to provide this information may result in disqualification.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
Every FEMA employee has regular and recurring emergency management responsibilities, though not every position requires routine deployment to disaster sites. All positions are subject to recall around the clock for emergency management operations, which may require irregular work hours, work at locations other than the official duty station, and may include duties other than those specified in the employee's official position description. Travel requirements in support of emergency operations may be extensive in nature (weeks to months), with little advance notice, and may require employees to relocate to emergency sites with physically austere and operationally challenging conditions. In this position, you will serve as a FEMA Integration Team Logistics Planner in support of FEMA Region I. Typical assignments include:
Assist with developing, coordinating, implementing, and reviewing plans for response emergency management operations. Coordinating concepts of response operations for individual or public assistance programs within the Region. Writing and reviewing response regulations and guidance documents and interpreting the laws, regulations, and policies applicable to FEMA. Working with stakeholders to accomplish Mission Assignment closeout functions. Processing the financial documentation associated with issuing, tracking, billing, and auditing the region's Mission Assignments. Promotion Potential:
Positions filled under Stafford Act regulations generally do not have documented promotion potential; however, dependent on an employee's ability to perform higher level duties, the continuing need for an employee to perform work associated with a higher level position, and administrative recommendation and approval, promotions may be earned by CORE employees. The qualification requirements listed below must be met within 30 days of the closing date of the announcement. You qualify for this position at the IC-09 level (starting salary $52,905) if you possess the following:
One full year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade (IC-7) in the Federal Service. This experience may have been gained in the federal government, a state or local government, a non-profit organization, the private sector, or as a volunteer; however, your resume must clearly describe at least one year of specialized experience. Maintaining a filing and tracking system to collect, analyze and prepare data and/or reports; Assisting with the development of emergency management plans, policies, or procedures; and, Assisting in preparing situation reports, evaluation documents, Corrective Action reports, and other special reports. OR Master's or equivalent graduate degree; or 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree; or LL.B. or J.D., if related OR Combination of education and experience ________ You qualify for this position at the IC-11 level (starting salary $64,009) if you possess the following:
One full year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade (IC-9) in the Federal Service. This experience may have been gained in the federal government, a state or local government, a non-profit organization, the private sector, or as a volunteer; however, your resume must clearly describe at least one year of specialized experience. Providing guidance to internal and external stakeholders concerning response management initiatives; Evaluating emergency support functions to recommend program improvements; and Participating in the development and writing of plans, status reports, or project papers. OR Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.M., if related OR Combination of education and experience _________ You qualify for this position at the IC-12 level (starting salary $76,721) if you possess the following:
One full year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade (IC-11) in the Federal Service. This experience may have been gained in the federal government, a state or local government, a non-profit organization, the private sector, or as a volunteer; however, your resume must clearly describe at least one year of specialized experience. Analyzing and interpreting results of exercises and response operations to formulate recommendations to improve operational procedures or outcomes; Providing input to organizational staff regarding a broad range of issues concerning the application of statutes, regulations, and/or general laws affecting emergency management operations; and, Assisting with the coordination and development of project scopes of work, cost estimates, and estimated completion dates. 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. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your application must show that you meet all requirements for this position. You may be found not qualified if you do not possess the minimum competencies required for the position.NOTE:
Qualifications are based on breadth/level of experience. In addition to describing duties performed, applicants must provide the exact dates of each period of employment (from MM/DD/YY to MM/DD/YY) and the number of hours worked per week if part time. As qualification determinations cannot be made when resumes do not include the required information, failure to provide this information may result in disqualification. Applicants are encouraged to use the USAJOBS Resume Builder to develop their federal resume. For a brief video on How to Create a Federal Resume, click here. NOTE:
If you are using the USAJOBS Resume Builder, please insert the dates of employment in MM/DD/YY format at the top of the Duties, Accomplishments, and Related Skills text field for each period of employment included on your resume. Current or former FEMA Reservists/DAE employees:
To accurately credit your experience for these intermittent positions, make sure to list the dates (from MM/DD/YY to MM/DD/YY) of each deployment, along with the job title and specific duties you were responsible for during each deployment. Failure to provide this information may result in disqualification.
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0089 Emergency Management Specialist - Salary Range:
$52,905 to $99,741 per year
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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