Supervisory Emergency Management Specialist (Recovery)

Quick Facts

• Role: Supervisory Emergency Management Specialist (Recovery)

• Focus: Supervising Public Assistance Program staff for disaster recovery

Description

Oversee Public Assistance Program staff supporting applicant documentation for disaster recovery efforts. Lead supervision of the collection, organization, review, and validation of applicant-submitted documentation, and coordinate resolution of missing information and potential eligibility issues with counterparts and leadership. This role requires emergency management readiness, including possible extended deployments with limited notice.

Responsibilities

• Supervise staff collecting, organizing, and reviewing applicant-submitted documentation for Public Assistance grants

• Supervise staff reviewing and validating applicant-submitted documentation for Public Assistance grants

• Identify missing information and coordinate with counterparts to resolve it

• Identify potential eligibility issues and coordinate responses with leadership in field and Consolidated Resource Center offices

Requirements

• U.S. citizen

• Successful background investigation for Public Trust (with ongoing maintenance)

• Selective Service registration required

• Ability to obtain and maintain a Government credit card

• Ability to deploy with little or no advance notice anywhere in the U.S. and territories for an extended period

• 1 year of specialized experience at a comparable level (IC-13), including leading a team for emergency management coordination; analyzing grant inspection reports, final vouchers, or audit reports and preparing follow-up recommendations; and providing program effectiveness recommendations to senior leadership

• Attend a required 3-week in-person training course in Emmitsburg, Maryland within six months of onboarding

Benefits

• Comprehensive federal benefits package (health, dental, vision, life, long-term care)

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

• Flexible Spending Account and Employee Assistance Program

• Personal leave days and paid federal holidays

• Additional options may include tuition reimbursement, transportation subsidies, flexible work schedules, and training/development opportunities