Emergency Management Specialist

Agricultural Research Service; Manhattan (KS); On-site; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The Agricultural Research Service at NBAF in Manhattan, Kansas seeks an emergency management professional to help develop, coordinate, execute, and evaluate NBAF's training and exercise program in alignment with Homeland Security Exercise and Evaluation Program (HSEEP) standards. The incumbent supports the continuity of operations and contributes to national security objectives at the NBAF facility.

The role focuses on staff readiness, exercise coordination, and the integration of security

Responsibilities

• Ensures staff is trained and able to execute functions related to the continuation of operations.

Job description

Open: October 30, 2026 — Closes: November 5, 2026

Summary

This position is located in the US Department of Agriculture (USDA), Agricultural Research Service (ARS), National Bio and Agro-Defense Facility (NBAF), Physical Security in Manhattan, KS. The incumbent assists the Emergency Manager with the development, coordination, execution, and evaluation of NBAF's training and exercise program in alignment with the Homeland Security Exercise and Evaluation Program (HSEEP) standards. USDA employees: Please refer to the Next Steps section.

Major Duties

Ensures staff is trained and able to execute functions related to the continuation of operations.