EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT SPECIALIST Job in Fairchild AFB, WA

Vacancy No. WA-12723135-AF-25-0271 Department Air National Guard Units
Salary $61,430.00 to $79,857.00 Grade 9 to 9
Perm/Temp Temporary FT/PT Full-time
Open Date 6/11/2025 Close Date 7/11/2025
Job Link Apply Online Who may apply Status Candidates
Locations:
Fairchild AFB, WA


Summary

This is a Washington Air National Guard Title 32 Excepted Service Unit Technician position:
EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT SPECIALIST
Location: 141st Civil Engineering Squadron
Fairchild AFB, Washington 99011-9413
Air National Guard Units
Appointment Type: Temporary, excepted service
Advertised as: ENLISTED
Announcement may be used to fill one or more vacancies.
Your resume must contain your own words. Resumes that are verbatim, from this announcement, will not be considered.

This job is open to

Clarification from the agency

1.Washington National Guard Permanent/Indefinite Employees (Air) 2.Washington National Guard Traditional Guard members and Washington National Guard Active Guard Reserves (AGR) (Air)

Duties

A GS-0089-9, EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT SPECIALIST:

  • Assists in the development and coordination of plans and procedures for implementation and execution of the RED HORSE Emergency Management Plan (IEMP 10-2). Reviews existing plans to ensures EM planning and response actions are included in the Anti-Terrorism Force Protections (AT/FP), Medical Contingency Response, Disease Containment Plans, state and local plans (as applicable), Emergency Operations Center (EOC), and CBRN Control Center checklists in accordance with Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) directives, National Response Framework (NRF) organization, National Incident Management System (NIMS), and the Air Force Incident Management System (AFIMS). Assists in the development of adequate disaster preparedness measures to minimize the effects of natural disasters and/or major accidents and incidents. Conducts annual review of Memoranda of Agreement/Memorandum of Understanding (MOA/MOU) and Mutual Aid Agreements (MAA). Analyzes and identifies EM capabilities and any shortfalls and/or limitations. Maintains applicable EOC quick reaction checklists (QRCs) in support of the IEMP 10-2.
  • Assists in conducting initial/recurring training for functional areas of EM. Records and maintains documentation of training in electronic and/or automated system(s). Assists with analyzing course content to tailor training programs to meet local requirements. Helps to develop RED HORSE EM and flight in-house training schedule. Participates in the assignment of instructors and in-house training topic based on skill level as directed by flight leadership.
  • Maintains Emergency Management response equipment, training resources, and supply inventories. Establishes and maintains flight property, Technical Order System, and Air Force Metrology and Calibration (AFMETCAL) accounts. Maintains inventory of home station response and deployable equipment and supplies and ensures all accountable/controlled property is secured. Ensures inventory of equipment is captured in Automated Civil Engineer System (ACES) database and provides status updates as directed. Ensures EM support teams are adequately staffed, trained and equipped to provide 24-hour coverage when activated. Takes actions to program, procure, inspect, and maintain equipment and aids, to include enhancements and upgrades and identifies shortfalls to the supervisor. Reviews exercise reports to identify training shortfalls and conducts remedial training where required.
  • Collaborates with on and off-base units and agencies, on EM programs, policies, and procedures. Serves as the RED HORSE emergency management liaison with outside agencies at the local, county, and tribal level during emergencies. Assists in performing unit staff assistance visits utilizing checklists and criteria to determine compliance with program specific directives and procedures. Provides findings of staff assistance visits to flight leadership. Adapts accepted techniques for application to plan for emergency response to potential hazards in highly specialized and technical operations.
  • Serves as a CBRN Response team member. Executes established plans and procedures for emergency response actions. Performs hazard and risk assessment and conducts incident analysis. Works with other hazardous material responders, i.e., fire department and bio-environmental engineering, to identify materials involved and specific hazards released; analyze surrounding conditions; predict behavior of a specific material and/or container and recommend appropriate actions to the incident commander. Employs hazardous materials identification procedures and equipment. Evaluates the effectiveness of the situation response and recommends potential alternatives or supplementary actions. Develops strategies for site containment and release. Collaborates on post incident debriefings and critiques. Prepares incident documentation and reports. Maintains contact with incident commander and/or senior onsite emergency management representative. Utilizes a variety of protective clothing, respiratory devices, hazard detection equipment, and chemical mitigation agents. Operates and maintains a Mobile Emergency Operation Center (MEOC) and associated internal/external equipment during training, exercises, and emergency situations.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

MILITARY REQUIREMENTS:

Military Grades: E1 - E6

Compatible Military Assignments: 3E931

- Applicants need not be assigned to the position or possess the AFSC to apply or be considered for selection. Selected applicant must be assigned to a compatible Military position and attain AFSC within 1 year of appointment action.

- Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.

- Males born after 31 December 1959 must be registered for Selective Service.

- Must maintain membership in the WA Air National Guard for continued employment.

- Must be able to obtain and maintain the appropriate security clearance of the position.

- This position is covered by the Domestic Violence Misdemeanor Amendment (30 Sep 96) of the Gun Control Act (Lautenberg Amendment) of 1968. An individual convicted of a qualifying crime of domestic violence may not perform the duties of this position.

- Position requires ability to establish effective professional working relationships with coworkers and customers, contributing to a cooperative working environment and successful accomplishment of the mission.

- May occasionally be required to work other than normal duty hours; overtime may be required.

- The duties and responsibilities of your job may significantly impact the environment. You are responsible to maintain awareness of your environmental responsibilities as dictated by legal and regulatory requirements, your organization, and its changing mission.

Qualifications

GENERAL EXPERIENCE:
Developing, managing, and executing the EM programs, ensuring all military, civilian and contract personnel are trained and equipped to support home station and worldwide contingency operations. Emergency Management programs and work include areas such as preparedness and response, training and exercises, activation and mobilization of resources, ongoing emergency and command operations, response and recovery operations, continuity planning and operations, uninterrupted execution of mission-essential functions, communications, logistics, hazard risk assessment, hazard effects, hazard classification, and collaborating with stakeholders and partners (e.g., Federal, State, Local, Territories, Tribes, international entities, foreign governments, community groups, non-governmental organizations, and the private sector). Emergency Management work also includes occupant emergency planning, crisis management, continuity of operations and government, mission assurance, and resiliency activities.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE:
Must have at least 24 months experience that prepares the applicant to perform the duties of the position or 1 year equivalent to at least next lower grade level.

Education

Education Requirements:
High School Diploma or GED.

Substitution of Education for Specialized Experience:
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

To receive credit for Education, you must provide transcripts or other documentation of proof to support your Educational claims.

Additional information

-This is an indefinite position. If an individual employed in the excepted civil service accepts this position, he/she will receive an indefinite appointment. If a Reduction-In-Force occurs the indefinite appointee will have no reemployment rights to his/her former position or any other position. If funding level and employee manning levels permit, incumbent may be converted to permanent technician status without further competition.

- If you are a male applicant who was born after 12/31/1959 and are required to register under the Military Selective Service Act, the Defense Authorization Act of 1986 requires that you be registered or you are not eligible for appointment in this agency (https://www.sss.gov/RegVer/wfRegistration.aspx).

- Military Technicians are ineligible for enlistment, retention, and student loan repayment bonuses. Acceptance of a Technician position will terminate these incentives.

- Military Technicians in the excepted service will wear the appropriate uniform while performing as a Technician.

- Veteran's preference does not apply to National Guard Technician positions in accordance with Title 32 USC 709 (f).

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY:

The WA National Guard is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service or other non-merit factor.


If you are unable to upload a document online please send the document via email to our WA HRO Distro Box.

Benefits

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Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.

How You Will Be Evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

Once the announcement has closed, your resume and supporting documentation will be used to determine if you meet the qualifications listed on this announcement. If you are minimally qualified, your resume and supporting documentation will be compared to your responses on the assessment questionnaire to determine your level of experience. If you rate yourself higher than is supported by your application package, your responses may be adjusted and/or you may be excluded from consideration for this position. You may also be excluded from consideration if you indicate that you are unwilling to accept the lower grade and a determination is made that you are not qualified at the higher grade. If you are found to be among the top qualified candidates, you will be referred to the selecting official for employment consideration.

Verbiage displayed on your resume or application must contain your own words. You may refer to position descriptions, as well as the general and specialized experience located within the vacancy announcement, to assist with describing work experiences; however, resumes or applications received in verbatim will not be considered. In your resume you will need to address the general and specialized experience listed above. Please use as much detail as needed, giving dates (months and years) of the experience, position title and how the experience was gained. This information is needed to determine if you are qualified for the position.

Your qualifications will be evaluated on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities, and other characteristics). NOTE: You do not have to respond to the KSA's separately but your resume should contain sufficient information to demonstrate possession of the KSA's.

  • Knowledge of and skill in applying a comprehensive range of principles, concepts and practices relating to emergency management operations in carrying out the full scope of emergency management operations for the ANG Aviation Wing and supported units.
  • Knowledge of a variety of emergencies, hazards, or natural and man-made/technological (chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear, high-yield explosives) incidents.
  • Knowledge of emergency management and related directives, policies, regulations, procedures, and methods; and the collaboration and fostering of relationships between Federal, State, local governments and non-governmental organizations or the private sector, and their response mechanisms and authorities.

Required Documents

To apply for this position, you are required to submit a complete application package. If you fail to provide this documents/information, you will be marked as having an incomplete application package and will not be considered any further. A complete application package includes: Resumes must be in your own words. Resumes that are verbatim, from this announcement, will not be considered.

  • Resume must include:
    • Position Title
    • Organization/Department/Unit
    • Hours worked per week
    • Dates (format should include Month and Year) of employment
    • Duties performed.
    • Resumes exceeding 15 pages will not be considered
    • If your resume includes the below listed content, it will not be used to make an eligibility/qualification determination, and you will not be considered for this vacancy.
      • Classified or government sensitive information
      • Social Security Number (SSN)
      • Photos of yourself
      • Personal information, such as age, gender, religious affiliation, etc.
  • Mil Form 174 Mil Form 174 is required. Applications without the Mil Form 174 will not be considered
    • If you do not have prior military service, please indicate so on the form. (This position requires Military membership in the Washington State Air National Guard).
  • Other support documentation (optional or required based on the vacancy announcement)
    • Cover Letter
    • DD-214
    • SF-50
    • Transcript (s)
***For current Guard/Reserve members, please document your military work experience as follows:
List month joined (to/from) based on your enlistment contract (DD4) or (Oath) for Officers. If you have gaps in service, list them separately.
Example:04 Sep 2019 to 03 Sep 2023
Washington Air National Guard
Traditional Member
20 hours per month
POSITIONS TITLE MOS/AFSC
Personnel Superintendent 3S091
Duties

Military Orders During this period: (list multiple periods if everything else is the same: Order Type, Duties, & Purpose)
04 Nov 2019 to 03 Dec 2019, 40 hours per week
15 Mar 2020 to 14 May 2020, 40 hours per week
Type of Order: ADOS/AT/ST/AGR
Order Purpose:
Duties:

***If there are multiple purposes on a single order (ie. BMT then Tech Training/AIT), list specific periods. Example: Order cover 02 Sep 2020 to 12 Mar 2021:

List 02 Sep 2020 to 01 Nov 2020 as BMT and 02 Nov 2020 to 12 Mar 2021 as Tech Training/AIT

For access to Required Documents please refer to: http://mil.wa.gov/federal-human-resources

If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:

Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.

How to Apply

To apply for this position, you must complete the online application and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below.

A complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 07/11/2025 to receive consideration. Failure to submit all required documents by the closing date will result in disqualification.

To begin, click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application.

Follow the prompts to select your resume and/or other supporting documents to be included with your application package. You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before it is submitted. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.

After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the Include Personal Information section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process.

You will be taken to the online application which you must complete in order to apply for the position. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package, and submit the application.

To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account (https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login), all of your applications will appear on the Welcome screen. The Application Status will appear along with the date your application was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application/status/

Agency contact information

WA HRO Staffing Section
Address
141st Civil Engineering Squadron
1415 W El Paso AVE
Fairchild AFB, WA 99011-9413
US

Next steps

Once your online application is submitted you will receive a confirmation notification by email. You are encouraged to reach out to our office to verify that all required application materials have successfully been uploaded prior to the announcement closing. Your application will be evaluated by the Human Resources Office to determine your eligibility for the position. After the evaluation is complete, you will receive another notification regarding the status of your application.


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