Supervisory Emergency Management Specialist (Planning Unit Leader)

Quick Facts

• Role: Supervisory Emergency Management Specialist (Planning Unit Leader) for FEMA’s IMAT Planning Section

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

• Appointment length: 2-year temporary appointment

• Pay: $56.20–$73.06 per hour (includes locality pay)

Description

Serve as a Supervisory Emergency Management Specialist (Planning Unit Leader) executing the full range of IMAT Planning Section responsibilities for open and active disasters in Region 3. Facilitate planning processes and apply project management principles to enable agency field program delivery, advising stakeholders on planning processes and requirements. Coordinate groups with differing priorities using planning frameworks, and support exercises and planning development when not deployed.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate planning processes and/or apply project management principles to support agency field program delivery

• Advise customers and program area staff on planning processes and planning requirements

• Communicate, collaborate, and coordinate across stakeholder groups with differing priorities

• Participate in national, regional, and state exercises and complete required training

• Provide input into development and execution of functions and plans affecting FEMA mission, operational responses, and programs; support documentation

Requirements

• U.S. citizen

• Pass and maintain a Moderate Risk background investigation

• Selective Service registration required (if applicable)

• Obtain and maintain a Government travel card; travel required

• May be required to be on a 24-hour on-call work schedule during emergency response periods

• One year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the IT-2 level, demonstrating analysis of emergency management planning policies/guidelines/processes for Federal/State/local disaster field operations and collaboration with stakeholders to develop emergency management planning products

• Attend three-week in-person training in Emmitsburg, Maryland within six months of onboarding

Benefits

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

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

• Flexible Spending Account; Employee Assistance Program

• Paid personal leave and federal holidays

• Other benefits may include flexible work schedules, tuition reimbursement, transportation subsidies, uniform allowance, health and wellness programs, and fitness centers

• Employee training and developmental opportunities

• Disabled veteran leave available for eligible veterans