Emergency Management Specialist

National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST); Gaithersburg (MD); Sur place; USD 95 000 - 145 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) is seeking a senior emergency management leader to oversee the organization’s emergency management program, including COOP and EOC operations. The role requires guiding preparedness, training, and readiness initiatives to protect personnel, property, and activities in NIST facilities.

The position emphasizes implementing exercises, policy enforcement, and providing senior leadership with actionable recommendations to enhance organizational

Qualifications

• Basic Requirements: ZA-III and ZA-IV experience thresholds described for GS-11 and GS-13 levels.
• Experience includes supporting emergency response program management, contingency planning, exercises, training, and disaster response/COOP coordination.

Responsabilités

• Lead and oversee emergency management functions related to mitigation, preparedness, response, and recovery.
• Manage COOP and EOC operations to ensure seamless response during emergencies.
• Develop, implement, and evaluate exercises and assessments to test emergency readiness.
• Establish and enforce policies to support alternate site preparedness and organizational readiness.
• Coordinate and oversee staff training programs for preparedness.
• Implement corrective actions based on After Action Reports and propose solutions.
• Analyze operations to identify improvements and recommend strategies.
• Provide actionable recommendations to senior leadership to align with long-term objectives.

Connaissances

Emergency management

Disaster response

Policy compliance

Coordination

Description du poste

Summary

In support of the NIST mission and collaboration with our stakeholders, the Emergency Services Office delivers dynamic emergency and physical security services for the protection of personnel, property, and activities located in NIST facilities.

Summary

In support of the NIST mission and collaboration with our stakeholders, the Emergency Services Office delivers dynamic emergency and physical security services for the protection of personnel, property, and activities located in NIST facilities.

Duties

Serves as a key leader in managing NIST's Emergency Management Program, driving essential initiatives that are critical to organizational success. This role encompasses a broad range of responsibilities aimed at enhancing the organization's emergency readiness and operational resilience. Key responsibilities include:

• Lead and oversee emergency management functions related to mitigation, preparedness, response, and recovery, ensuring programs align with organizational goals.
• Manage the Continuity of Operations Plans (COOP) and Emergency Operations Center (EOC) operations to ensure seamless response during emergencies.
• Develop, implement, and evaluate exercises and assessments to test and enhance emergency readiness and operational effectiveness.
• Establish and enforce policies and procedures to support alternate site preparedness and ensure comprehensive organizational readiness.
• Coordinate and oversee staff training programs to maintain high levels of preparedness across the organization.
• Implement corrective actions based on After Action Reports and provide innovative solutions to identified challenges.
• Analyze program operations to identify opportunities for improvement and recommend strategies that address challenges and enhance effectiveness.
• Provide actionable recommendations to senior leadership, ensuring that emergency management initiatives align with long-term organizational objectives.

Qualifications

Basic Requirements: ZA-III: All applicants must have one year (52 weeks) of the specialized experience at the GS-11 level (ZA-II at NIST).Specialized experience is described as experience in supporting emergency response program management, contingency plan development, participation in exercises and training, and coordination of disaster response and continuity of operations efforts.

Basic Requirements: ZA-IV: All applicants must have one year (52 weeks) of the specialized experience at the GS-13 level (ZA-III at NIST). Specialized experience is described as experience in leading emergency response, coordination, and execution, managing preparedness training, conducting threat analyses for continuity of operations, and providing briefings on emergency plans and policies.

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). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. The qualification requirements in this vacancy announcement are based on the U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards Handbook. If requesting reconsideration of your qualification determination, please refer to the following site: Applicant Reconsideration