Emergency Management Specialist

Quick Facts

• Full-time, Monday–Friday, 8:00am–4:30pm
• Non-virtual position; must live within (or be willing to relocate within) a commutable distance of the duty location
• Recall around the clock for emergency management operations; irregular work hours and locations may be required
• Telework may be authorized (eligibility discussed during interview)

Description

Assist an emergency management program for a medical center by supporting assessments, operations, planning, liaison, and mission functions to prevent, protect from, mitigate against, prepare for, respond to, and recover from emergencies and disasters. This role is not virtual and requires availability for emergency activations.

Responsibilities

• Support emergency management assessments, operations, planning, liaison, and mission activities
• Assist in developing and implementing Emergency Management protocols and methods
• Ensure training and operations requirements are integrated and compliant with legal and regulatory requirements
• Coordinate personnel resources during activation periods
• Prepare draft annual reports and budgets
• Analyze and evaluate program and operational effectiveness against established goals and objectives
• Coordinate the implementation and evaluation of exercises to test and critique emergency management plans
• Serve as a facility evaluator during exercise scenarios
• Work with emergency management and community partners to perform hazard vulnerability analysis
• Assist in developing and implementing emergency management guidelines, contingency plans, and continuity of operations
• In the absence of the Emergency Management Manager, provide advice and guidance on emergency management
• Maintain databases and manage resource requirements
• Coordinate procurement, mobilization, utilization, and demobilization of resources and assets
• Support relevant program offices (e.g., Safety Officer, Industrial Hygienist, GEMS Coordinator, Decontamination leadership and logistics)
• Perform other related duties as assigned

Benefits

A comprehensive Federal employee benefits package is available; eligibility depends on the type of position and schedule. Review federal benefits through the hiring agency for specifics.

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship
• Completion of required steps in the application process, including an online assessment
• Selective Service Registration required for males born after 12/31/1959
• Background/security investigation required
• Online onboarding required; provide acceptable identification (REAL ID compliant required effective May 7, 2025)
• Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program required
• Serve a 1-year probationary period
• Current valid state driver’s license required
• GS-11 qualification: 1 year specialized experience OR Ph.D./equivalent doctoral degree OR 3 years progressively higher-level graduate education leading to a doctoral degree OR an approved combination of graduate education (above a master’s) and specialized experience