Emergency Management Specalist.

US Army Corps of Engineers; Wilmington (NC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

US Army Corps of Engineers is seeking an EOC Administrative Coordinator to manage emergency facilities, resources, inventories, and status displays, coordinating logistics, deployments, and communications during disasters.

The role supports budgeting, financial tracking, and closure of missions using CEFMS and P2, and requires composing SITREPs and briefings with Power BI and Excel for higher headquarters. TDY and readiness programs are part of duties.

Qualifications

• One year of specialized experience developing, coordinating, or updating emergency operations plans or SOPs.

Responsibilities

• 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 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 IMA Coordinator for military reserve training and overseeing the District’s Family Readiness Program.

Skills

EOC Administration

Budget management

Data analysis

Interagency liaison

Tools

Power BI

Excel

CEFMS

P2

Job description

Duties

• 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.

Requirements

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

OPM General Schedule Qualification Standards - GS-0089 Series -

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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

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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.

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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)

Education

FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For further information, visit:

Additional information

• This announcement uses the DHA for Certain Personnel of the DoD, Section 9905direct hire authority to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to certain positions in the competitive service.
• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
• You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship.
• This position requires a 1 year probationary period during which the agency evaluates your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In making this determination, the agency may consider your performance and conduct; agency needs and interests; whether your continued employment supports organizational or Government goals; and whether it promotes the efficiency of the Federal service. Continued employment requires written certification that it advances the public interest.
• Direct Deposit of Pay is required.
• Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees.
• If you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in the information sheet.
• This is a Safety and Occupational Health Career Field position.
• Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement.
• When you perform a Civilian Permanent Change of Station (PCS) with the government, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) considers the majority of your entitlements to be taxable. Visit
• Permanent Change of Station (PCS) allowances may be authorized, subject to the provisions of the Joint Travel Regulations and an agency determination that a PCS move is in the Government Interest.
• Relocation Incentive may be authorized.

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.

A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.

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.