Emergency Management Specalist

• Serve as the EOC Administrative Coordinator; manage emergency facilities, resources, equipment inventories, and status displays; and coordinate logistics, personnel deployment, and communications during disaster responses.
• Formulate, analyze, and execute the yearly Emergency Management Division budget; monitor and reconcile specialized accounts ; and execute all financial tracking, billings, and mission closeouts using Financial Management Systems CEFMS and P2.
• Compile and analyze complex project and operational data using Power BI, Excel, and Enterprise Data Warehouses to prepare situational reports (SITREPs), after-action reports, management briefings, and quarterly updates for higher headquarters.
• Design, organize, and lead multi-agency natural disaster exercises; develop instructional materials and deliver formal training to District personnel on specialized software systems (P2/CEFMS).
• Manage specialized agency readiness programs, including acting as the Individual Mobilization Augmentee (IMA) Coordinator for military reserve training and overseeing the District’s Family Readiness Program.

Conditions of employment

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• This position may require TDY 25% of the time.
• This position requires the incumbent to possess and maintain a valid State Driver’s License.
• Must be on call 24 hours per day and deployable on TDY assignments to any area in the USACE Theater of operation impacted by natural disaster or national emergency. Deployments normally last 30-days, but may be extended based on specific situation.

Qualifications

This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Certain Personnel of the DoD, Section 9905 to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service.

Who May Apply: US Citizens

In order to qualify, you must meet the requirements described below. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document.

OPM General Schedule Qualification Standards - GS-0089 Series - https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/#url=Group-Standards

Specialized Experience:

GS-07:

Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes: Assisting in the development, coordination, or updating of emergency operations plans, standard operating procedures (SOPs), or continuity documents.

• Participating in the planning, coordination, or execution of emergency preparedness exercises, training sessions, or drills.
• Compiling data, drafting routine reports, and maintaining logs or resource inventories related to disaster response or mitigation programs.
• Assisting higher-level specialists or local officials with logistical coordination, interagency communication, or basic hazard mitigation research.OR

GS-09:

Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes: (Developing, evaluating, or updating portions of emergency operations plans (EOPs), emergency action plans, or disaster recovery frameworks.

• Conducting risk assessments, hazard vulnerability analyses, or capabilities assessments for a defined geographical area or organization.
• Designing, staging, or serving as a controller/evaluator for emergency preparedness exercises (e.g., tabletop or functional exercises) using Homeland Security Exercise and Evaluation Program (HSEEP) guidelines.
• Coordinating with external stakeholders, community partners, or interagency working groups to deliver public preparedness outreach programs or training.
• Compiling and analyzing complex disaster programmatic data to generate technical reports, briefings, or program recommendations for management.

GS-11:

Specialized Experience: To qualify based on your experience, your resume must describe at least one year of specialized experience which includes: EOC Administration & Operations: Serving as an EOC coordinator or administrator to manage facilities, emergency resources, equipment inventories, maps, and status boards; and establishing, activating, or coordinating facility operations and communications logistics during disaster responses.

• Disaster Financial Management: Formulating yearly division budgets and analyzing future funding requirements using enterprise management systems (such as CEFMS, P2, or equivalent project/financial management databases); monitoring and managing accounts for emergency funds (e.g., Flood Control and Coastal Emergency, National Emergency Program, or FEMA disaster funds); and preparing, tracking, and certifying disaster billings and travel orders.
• Program Evaluation & Reporting: Independently reviewing emergency operations plans, evaluating after-action data to streamline operations, and compiling metrics using data analysis tools (such as Power BI, Excel, or Enterprise Data Warehouses) to draft situational reports, briefings, and quarterly updates for higher headquarters.
• Policy & SOP Development: Researching, interpreting, and applying federal emergency management laws, regulations, and policies to write or update agency-level standard operating procedures (SOPs), operational checklists, and formal program guidance.
• Training & Exercise Coordination: Organizing, developing, and presenting training plans or instructional materials for emergency response programs or user software applications; and directing or coordinating multi-agency participation in natural disaster and continuity of operations (COOP) exercises.
• Interagency Liaison: Serving as a primary point of contact or liaison between regional offices, field sites, and external partners (such as FEMA, state, or local governments) to resolve funding issues, coordinate resource allocation, or manage specialized personnel programs (such as military reserve or family readiness programs)

How you will be evaluated

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

As vacancies occur, the Human Resources Office will review your resume to ensure you meet the hiring eligibility and qualification requirements listed in this flyer. You will be rated based on the information provided in your resume, along with your supporting documentation.

If, after reviewing your resume and/or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and/or experience, you may lose consideration for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully when applying, errors or omissions may affect your eligibility.

Veterans and Military Spouses will be considered along with all other candidates.

If selected, you may be required to provide additional supporting documentation.

Your complete application includes your resume and other documents which prove your qualifications and eligibility to apply. If you fail to provide these documents, you will be marked as having an incomplete application package and you will not be considered any further.

1. Your resume:

• Your resume must be two pages or less and must support the specialized experience described in this announcement. Resumes exceeding two pages will be removed from consideration.
• For each relevant work experience, make sure you include the employer's name, job title, start and end dates (include month and year), for qualifications purposes, the number of hours worked per week, and a brief description that show you can perform the tasks at the required level listed in the job announcement. If your resume does not contain this information, your application may be marked as incomplete, and you may not receive consideration for this position.
• Use plain language. Avoid using acronyms and terms that are not easily understood. The hiring agency will not make assumptions about what's in your resume.
• If your resume includes a photograph or other inappropriate material or content, it will not be used to make eligibility and qualification determinations, and you may not be considered for this vacancy.
• For additional information, to include formatting tips, see: What to include in your resume.

2. Other supporting documents:

• Cover Letter, optional

NOTE: Documents submitted as part of the application package, to include supplemental documents, may be shared beyond the Human Resources Office. Some supplemental documents such as military orders and marriage certificates may contain personal information for someone other than you. You may sanitize these documents to remove another person's personal information before you submit your application. You may be asked to provide an un-sanitized version of the documents if you are selected to confirm your eligibility.

Next steps