Emergency Management Specialist

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Lebanon (Lebanon County); On-site; USD 91,000 - 119,000; Full time

Job summary

Veterans Health Administration, part of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, seeks an Emergency Management Specialist at the Lebanon VA Medical Center to lead the Comprehensive Emergency Management Program (CEMP) across the healthcare system.

The EMS coordinates system-wide efforts, develops policies, and advises agency executives on emergency preparedness, response, and coordination with public affairs and external partners. Telework options may be discussed during interview.

Qualifications

• No educational substitution at this grade level.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate Healthcare System efforts and engage staff to manage the Comprehensive Emergency Management Program (CEMP).
• Develop, implement, sustain, and maintain policies and guidance within the VHA, local, and community.
• Advise Agency Executives and key stakeholders on program and policy impacting the CEMP, including coordination with Public Affairs.

Job description

• Department: Department of Veterans Affairs

The position is located at the Lebanon VA Medical Center and reports to the Associate Director or Executive Leadership Team. The position of an Emergency Management Specialist (EMS) manages the health care system in sustaining national and regional support to the Comprehensive Emergency Management Program (CEMP).

Key Responsibilities

The duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to the following: The incumbent is responsible for coordinating the Healthcare System efforts and engaging staff, as well as the functions required to manage the Comprehensive Emergency Management Program (CEMP). Develop, implement, sustain, and maintain policies and guidance within the VHA, local, and community.

Advises Agency Executives and key stakeholders with expertise on program and policy impacting the CEMP including vulnerable Veteran populations. Coordinates internal and external publicity for the CEMP in conjunction with Medical Center Office of Public Affairs. The incumbent plans, organizes, implements, oversees and provides technical assistance for projects relating to emergency management programs.

Utilizes EM principles ensuring accurate and proper documentation and anticipating possible inquiries from VHA OEM, VISN, and VAMC Executive Leadership. The incumbent is responsible for managing and maintaining the health care system's automated alert and notification system, coordinating, and monitoring results with the Communication Support Team.

Represents the healthcare system at the Local Emergency Planning Committee (LEPC) and federal, state, county, and local coalition. The incumbent functions as the local program manager for the Disaster Emergency Personnel System (DEMPS), which is a program comprised of qualified volunteers who register and train in disaster management and support national deployment requirements. The incumbent serves as the local program manager for First Receiver Decontamination.

The incumbent activates and provides direct support to the Hospital Incident Management Team. Develops and maintains VHA emergency operations plans in support of internal and external requirements and mandates.

Incumbent reviews, analyzes and coordinates the implementation and evaluation of exercises to test and analyze the healthcare system's comprehensive emergency management plans and associated programs which includes collaboration and integration with the Safety, Patient Safety, Office of Public Affairs, VA Police programs. Serves as advisor and representative on Emergency Management issues.

Establishes and maintains relationships with the stakeholders, and/or community in order to communicate and disseminate program information with results in an understanding of the agency's mission and activities. Performs other related duties as assigned. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 4:30 pm Telework: This position may be authorized for ad-hoc telework. Telework eligibility will be discussed during the interview process. Virtual: This is not a virtual position.

Position Description/PD#: Emergency Management Specialist/PD99789S Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not Approved Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized Physical Requirements: The work is sedentary during non-emergency situations.

However, participation in field exercises and operational support missions may require strenuous physical activity to include carrying persons and equipment, walking long distance, climbing, working long hours, long periods of standing, and bending and stooping.

May include various housing and living conditions to include non-climate controlled, limited privacy sleeping facilities (for example, cots, tents, "hot-bunking", gymnasiums, or similar), limited shower and laundry facilities, and limited feeding options (such as shelf-stable meals, meals-ready-to-eat (MRE's), and field kitchens). Incumbent must have and maintain a valid motor vehicle operator's license.

During emergency situations the incumbent may be required to remain available 24 hours per day, seven days per week for multiple weeks. Incumbent is subject to work under emergency notification and contact procedures. EMS will be provided and must carry a government provided mobile communication device.

Requirements & Education

There is no educational substitution at this grade level. Note: Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S. Department of Education from accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions may be used to qualify for Federal employment. You can verify your education here: http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/.

If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education. For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $91320 – $118718/yr.

Is this position remote or telework eligible?

This position is eligible for telework.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-11-20.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Fed Internal Search' hiring path.