Emergency Management Specialist

US Pretrial Services Agency; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Pretrial Services Agency for the District of Columbia is seeking a motivated leader to oversee the emergency planning, preparedness, response, and continuity of operations programs across the Agency.

The role requires guiding, developing, and implementing systems and procedures that withstand regulatory requirements and ensure timely emergency actions align with policy. This position emphasizes collaboration, strategic problem-solving, and translating complex regulations into actionable programs.

Qualifications

• One year of specialized experience guiding emergency planning, preparedness and response, and continuity of operations programs.
• Experience recommending systems and procedures.
• Experience ensuring emergency response complies with applicable regulations and policies.

Responsibilities

• Lead emergency planning, preparedness and response, and continuity of operations programs.
• Recommend systems and procedures to improve agency-wide operations.
• Resolve critical problems arising in emergency management.
• Develop new approaches to be followed by others across the Agency.
• Ensure the Agency's emergency response is managed in accordance with regulations and policies.

Skills

Emergency planning

Continuity of operations

Job description

Pretrial Services Agency for the District of Columbia is looking for a motivated individual to lead the Agency's emergency planning, preparedness, response, and continuity of operations programs. If you are an individual that enjoys recommending effective systems and procedures, resolving critical operational challenges, developing innovative approaches for Agency-wide adoption, and ensuring all emergency actions align with policies and regulatory requirements, then this job is for you!

To qualify at the GS-13 level

To qualify for this position, you must meet the specialized experience requirement below.

You must possess one year of specialized experience guiding emergency planning, preparedness and response, and continuity of operations programs for an Agency. This includes recommending systems and procedures, resolving critical problems that arise, developing new approaches to be followed by others, and ensuring the Agency's emergency response is managed in accordance with applicable regulations and policies.

NOTE

Your resume must clearly show the specialized experience related to this position. Failure to demonstrate how you possess the experience requirements will result in an "Ineligible" rating.