Emergency Management Specialist.

US Army Corps of Engineers; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

US Army Corps of Engineers seeks a skilled Contracting Officer's Representative to lead the TEMP ACI contract and support the Emergency Management team during FEMA operations.

The role requires strong budgeting, funding coordination, and contract surveillance capabilities, with readiness for 24-hour on-call support and possible TDY travel.

Qualifications

• Experience in contracting and emergency management.
• Ability to lead COR activities on complex contracts.
• Skills in budgeting, funding coordination, and financial oversight.

Responsibilities

• Lead COR for the TEMP ACI contract.
• Advise Emergency Management leadership on ACI contracts.
• Monitor contract performance per QASP.
• Validate invoicing against Daily Expenditure Reports.
• Manage funding requirements and monitor FEMA funding.
• Serve as MM-COR Cadre Lead.
• Develop and manage budget for TEMP ACI program.

Skills

COR lead

Budget mgmt

Contract surveillance

Invoicing validation

Emergency operations

TDY travel

Job description

Duties

• Serves as the lead Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) for the Temporary Emergency Power ACI contract
• Advises the Emergency Management Chief and Subject Matter Experts on all aspects of ACI contracts.
• Maintains effective surveillance of contracts to ensure compliance with the Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP).
• Validates contractor invoicing against Daily Expenditure Reports and resolves any inaccuracies.
• Processes funding requirements based on accepted contractor proposals and monitors contract funding during FEMA operations.
• Serves as the Mission Manager-Contracting Officer Representative (MM-COR) Cadre Lead.
• Develops and manages the budget for the TEMP ACI maintenance and management program.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• Position requires a valid driver's license
• Incumbent will be required to remain readily accessible during potential emergency conditions to commence work quickly and to serve on 24hour call.
• Response to disasters or emergencies will be within 6 hours of notification and being prepared to stay for a minimum of 30 days at a time.
• Must possess skill to handle affairs while working in stressful environments.
• Incumbent may be required to perform up to 20 percent or more temporary duty travel (TDY).
• Incumbent is expected to be an active member of a Regional and / or National team involved in disaster / emergency response and / or recovery support.
• Position is Mission Essential IAW DoDI 3020.42.

Qualifications

Who May Apply: US Citizens

In order to qualify, you must meet the experience 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

Specialized Experience

Assisting with the management, coordination, and direction of an Emergency Operations Program; participate in disaster response activities in an Emergency Operations Center; and prepare briefings on disaster and emergency response.

Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone. No substitution of education for experience is permitted.

Education

Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone. No substitution of education for experience is permitted.

Additional information

• 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.
• This position requires you to submit a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report (OGE450) upon entry, and annually thereafter.
• 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
• Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement.
• 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 autorized.

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.