Emergency Management Specialist-Direct Hire Authority Job in Edwards AFB, CA

Vacancy No. AFMC-0089-02-12788364-JSB Department Air Force Materiel Command
Salary $47,019.00 to $112,053.00 Grade 2 to 2
Perm/Temp Permanent FT/PT Full-time
Open Date 8/25/2025 Close Date 9/24/2025
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Locations:
Edwards AFB, CA


Summary

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The primary purpose of this position is to assist in the execution of the installation's Emergency Management (EM), Chemical Biological Radiological
Nuclear (CBRN), and Hazardous Material (HAZMAT) emergency response, logistics, and training programs.

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Clarification from the agency

This public notice is to gather applications that may or may not result in a referral or selection.

Duties

  • Review existing plans to ensures EM planning and response actions are Included In the installation Anti-Terrorism Force Protections
    (AT/FP), Medical Contingency Response, Disease Containment Plans, state and local plans {as appl!cable), Emergency Operations Center (EOC), and CBRN Control Center checklists ln 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 higher graded Emergency Management Specialist in Installation level development, Implementation, and conducting of EM and CBRN related training for first and emergency responders, specialized teams, and 1nsta11atlon personnel.
  • 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.
  • Serves as the installation emergency management Ila Ison with outside agencies at the local, county, and tribal level during emergencies.
  • Performs hazard and risk assessment and conducts Incident analysts. 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 action(s) to the Incident commander.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

  • U.S. Citizenship is required
  • Male must be registered for Selective Service, see www.sss.gov
  • This posn is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
  • Disclosure of Political Appointments
  • Relocation costs or other incentives may be available and considered by the organization.
  • This is a designated Drug Testing Position
  • Obtain and maintain Security clearance
  • Selectee may be required to serve a probationary or trial period.
  • This position may require travel.
  • Driver’s License may be required
  • This position has been designated as Key/Emergency Essential (E-E). In the event of a crisis, selectee must perform the Key/E-E duties until relieved.
  • This position cannot be vacated during a national emergency or mobilization. Requires the incumbent be removed from military recall status.
  • Must be able to pass a pre-employment physical

Qualifications

Experience requirements are described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions,
Emergency Management Series

GENERAL EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least 1 year (52 weeks) of general experience at the next lower broadband NH-01, equivalent to the next lower grade GS-04 or equivalent in other pay systems. General experience is assisting in developing, reviewing, coordinating and executing the Emergency Management (EM) program; ensuring effective prevention, protection, mitigation, response, and recovery operations to allow continued mission capability at the installation level OR 4-year course of study above high school leading to a bachelor's degree with courses related to the occupation. NOTE: Due to the use of 120-day rosters, this period of experience may be completed within 120 days of the closing date of this announcement.

Major Duties:
  • Emergency Management (EM) involves preparing for and carrying out or coordinating emergency functions to prevent, protect from, mitigate, prepare for, respond to, and recover from emergencies and disasters
  • Serve as the Emergency Operations Center (EOC) Emergency Support Function (ESF)-5, advises and directs on topics related to Emergency Management planning and coordination to include activities of the Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear (CBRN) Control Center
  • Serve as an EM CBRN Instructor, reviews, prepares and maintains CBRNE lesson plans and instructs Installation personnel on CBRN skills in preparation for real world deployments
  • Maintain all EM and CBRN related equipment and support resources.
  • Conducts and participates in multilateral and inter-agency disaster response training
  • Conducts toxic plume modeling and acts as the technical advisor to the Emergency Operations Center and/or the Incident Commander on Plume modeling results
  • May provide sound technical advice on emergency response concepts and procedures to senior leaders for situations involving CBRN hazards, enemy attacks, natural disasters, accident response, and other emergencies or contingencies
  • Provide or coordinate emergency response and preparedness training, exercises, and assistance
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas:
  1. Knowledge of health, safety, and environmental requirements as outlined in applicable safety standards, regulations, and/or technical orders; National Incident Management System, lines of authority, and disaster response force roles and responsibilities.
  2. Knowledge of the capabilities, limitations, and employment concepts for CBRN and conventional defense, detection, protective clothing/equipment, and decontamination.
  3. Knowledge of and ability to develop first and emergency response training programs and conduct training and testing.
  4. Skill in planning, organizing, directing, operating and evaluating response actions and protocols prior to or during a man made or natural disaster that may include HAZMAT or CBRN hazards.
Ideal Candidate:
The Ideal Candidate would be an Air Force, other military service, or civ equivalent trained as an Emergency Management Specialist with experience working in an Emergency Operations Center (EOC). Provide technical advice on emergency response concepts and procedures to senior leaders for situations involving CBRN hazards, enemy attacks, natural disasters, accident response, and other emergencies or contingencies. Candidates would also need to be familiar with HazMat response and be comfortable operating in a contaminated environment while utilizing the proper Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). Candidates would be expected to teach military members the fundamental knowledge and skills to operate in a CBRN environment. The course includes classroom instruction on CBRN threats and protective measures, followed by practical exercises in MOPP (Mission Oriented Protective Posture) gear where trainees practice using protective gear/equipment and responding to simulated CBRN scenarios.

Desired Skills:
  1. 4 years of Air Force Emergency Management 3E9X1, GS-0089 experience or equivalent college course work is desired
  2. 4 years of providing practical, hand-on training for Airmen on the proper use, operation, and maintenance of CBRN (Chemical Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear) defense equipment is desired
  3. Knowledgeable in areas of federal government response through frameworks such as the Incident Command System (ICS), National Response Framework (NRF), National Disaster Recovery Framework (NDRF), and the National Incident Management System (NIMS) is desired
  4. Hazardous Material (HAZMAT) Technician qualification is desired
PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week.

VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE: Refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Additional information

This public notice is to gather applications that may or may not result in selection.

This is an acquisition demonstration project position NH-02 equivalent to a GS-05 to GS-11.

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Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

Benefits

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How You Will Be Evaluated

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

Your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) will be used to determine your eligibility, qualifications, and quality ranking for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating or consideration for employment.

Your responses to the questionnaire may be compared to the documents you submit. The documents you submit must support your responses to the online questionnaire. If your application contradicts or does not support your questionnaire responses, you will receive a rating of "not qualified" or "insufficient information" and you will not receive further consideration for this job.

Applicants who disqualify themselves will not be evaluated further.

APPRAISALS/AWARDS: Hiring Managers use objective methods and consider previous performance appraisals and awards in the selection process. Current Federal Civilian employees should list any relevant performance related rating and/or awards in your resume.

Required Documents

The following documents are required and must be provided with your application. Applicants who do not submit required documentation to determine eligibility and qualifications will be eliminated from consideration. Other documents may be required based on the eligibility/eligibilities you are claiming. Click here to view the AF Civilian Employment Eligibility Guide and the required documents you must submit to substantiate the eligibilities you are claiming.

  1. Online Application: Questionnaire
  2. Resume: For qualification determinations your resume must contain hours worked per week (if part-time) and dates of employment (i.e., month/year to month/year or month/year to present). If your resume does not contain this information, your application may be marked as insufficient and you will not receive consideration for this position. If you are a current Federal employee or previous Federal employee, provide your pay plan, series and grade, i.e. GS-0301-09. Current Federal Civilian Employees should list any relevant performance related rating (given within the last three years) and/or incentive awards in your resume. Do NOT include photographs (or links to social media such as LinkedIn), inappropriate material, inappropriate content, nor personal information such as age, gender, religion, social security number, etc., on your resume.
  3. Transcripts/Registration/License: If qualifying on education/position requires education, you must submit copies of your transcripts and if required for the position, submit an active, current registration/license.
ACTIVE DUTY SERVICE MEMBERS: The VOW Act requires federal agencies to treat an eligible active duty service member as a veteran, disabled veteran, and preference eligible (as applicable) when applying for civil service positions before the effective release or discharge date. Appointment of military members before the release or discharge date is permissible if the member is on terminal leave. At the time the active duty member applies for a civil position, he or she must submit a "certification" memo in lieu of a DD Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty. Active duty members applying for a civil service position without submitting a valid certification memo or DD Form 214 with their application will render the member ineligible for the position. The certification memo must originate from the member's military service branch on official letterhead and contain the following:
  • Name/Rank/Grade of Service Member
  • Branch of Armed Forces
  • Dates of Active Service (Start and End Date(s)
  • Expected Date of Discharge/Release from Active Duty
  • Terminal leave start date (if applicable)
  • Expected character of service/discharge and type of separation (i.e. separation or retirement)
  • Must be certified within 120 days of anticipated discharge
  • Signature by, or by direction of the adjutant, personnel office, unit commander, or higher headquarters commander.
Note: The VOW Act provides tentative preference. If appointed, a DD Form 214 must be submitted upon receipt.

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

The complete Application Package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (ET) on 09/24/2025

To preview the Application Questionnaire, please click the following link:https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12788364

To begin the process, click the Apply Online button to create an account or log in to your existing USAJOBS account. Follow the prompts to complete the application questionnaire. Please ensure you click the Submit My Application button at the end of the process.

To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package which includes:

1. Your Resume (your latest resume will be used to determine your qualifications). If you submit more than one copy of your resume, only the most recent (latest) version will be reviewed. The latest timestamp will be used to determine which version of your resume is "most recent."

  • It is your responsibility to check the status and timestamp of all documents you submit as part of your application.
  • If your resume includes a photograph or other inappropriate material or content, you will not be considered for this vacancy.
  • For qualification determinations your resume must contain hours worked per week (if part-time) and dates of employment (i.e., hours per week and month/year to month/year or month/year to present). If your resume does not contain this information, your application may be marked as insufficient and you will not receive consideration for this position.

2. A complete Application Questionnaire

3. Additional Required Documents (see Required Documents section). Ensure all submitted documents contain your full name.

OPTIONAL DOCUMENTS:
Performance Appraisals for Current Federal Civilian Employees - Most recent performance appraisals (dated within last 3 years) showing the official rating of record, signed by a supervisor, or statement why the performance appraisal is unavailable.
Awards for Current Federal Civilian Employees - List any awards received within the last 3 years on the resume.
Note: Applicant must not submit award Notification of Personnel Actions (SF50s).

PLEASE NOTE: It is the applicant's responsibility to verify that information entered and/or uploaded, (i.e., resume) is received, accurate, and submitted by the closing date. You may verify your documents have been processed with your application package successfully. You can access your USAJOBS account to do so by clicking here. Uploaded documents may take up to one hour to clear the virus scan.

Human Resources WILL NOT modify or change any answers submitted by an applicant.

Agency contact information

Air Force Test Center Recruitment
Address
Edwards AFB
5 N Seller Avenue
Bldg 3000, Rm 120
Edwards AFB, CA 93524
US

Next steps

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