IT Specialist (Incident Management Support)

Quick Facts

• Role: IT Specialist (Incident Management Support)

• Program: IMAT CORE (Incident Management Assist Team, Cadre of Response/Recovery Employee)

• Appointment: 2-year temporary appointment (excepted service)

• Deployment: Type 2 regional IMAT incident sites; also supports national, regional, and state-level exercises

Description

Serve as an IT Specialist managing all Information Technology (IT) support activities at disaster incident sites in accordance with federal IT requirements and FEMA CIO directives. The role includes supervising Communications Unit operations, ensuring ICS-compliant organizational structure, and overseeing identification of communications infrastructure needs and establishment of IT infrastructure. When not deployed, you participate in required training, planning, and exercises and may provide disaster-related instruction to regional and state authorities.

Responsibilities

• Supervise operations of Communications Unit(s)

• Ensure organizational structure is appropriate and Incident Command System (ICS) compliant; manage subordinate qualifications, work assignments, priorities, and performance

• Identify communications infrastructure requirements during selection and building of FEMA facilities; coordinate communications resources with other FEMA components (personnel and equipment)

• Oversee establishment of the IT infrastructure

• Attend required trainings and support team development, including FEMA Qualifications System certification

• Provide input and participate in the execution and documentation of plans and functions affecting FEMA’s mission and operational response

• Provide basic disaster-related instruction to regions, state, and local authorities

Benefits

• Health, dental, vision, life, and long-term care insurance

• Retirement plan and Thrift Savings Plan (similar to a 401(k))

• Flexible Spending Account; Employee Assistance Program

• Personal leave days and paid federal holidays

• Possible additional benefits: flexible work schedules, tuition reimbursement, transportation subsidies, health and wellness programs, and fitness centers

• Employee development and training opportunities

• Disabled veteran leave for eligible employees