Emergency Management Specialist (Direct Hire)

NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration; Wallops Island (VA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

NASA's Wallops Flight Facility in Virginia seeks an Emergency Manager to lead all-hazards preparedness, training, and exercises for all personnel. You will develop and maintain the CEMP and COOP and oversee daily operation of the EOC and staff.

You will establish liaison with agency partners, tenants, and government bodies, ensuring emergency policies and drills align with NASA standards. You will plan and evaluate drills per HSEEP and maintain ENS readiness.

Qualifications

• Specialized experience in disaster/emergency management.
• To qualify for GS-13, one year of directly related specialized experience equivalent to GS-12.
• To qualify for GS-14, one year of directly related specialized experience equivalent to GS-13.
• Resume must clearly describe how you meet the required specialized experience.

Responsibilities

• Develops and maintains a Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan (CEMP).
• Develops, coordinates and maintains a Continuity of Operations Plan (COOP).
• Establishes and maintains liaison with Agency and other Center emergency managers and partners.
• Ensures that the emergency program aligns with NASA standards, requirements and policies.
• Plans, coordinates and implements drills and exercises per HSEEP guidelines.
• Manages ENS databases and ensures personnel are trained to operate the ENS.
• Assumes responsibility for daily operation of the EOC, including appointment, training and certification of EOC staff.

Skills

Emergency management

Disaster preparedness

Planning & coordination

Training & exercises

Interagency liaison

Tools

Emergency Operations Center (EOC)

Job description

Summary

You will serve as the Wallops Flight Facility (WFF) Emergency Manager leading all emergency preparedness planning, training, and exercising for all hazards for all WFF personnel. You will develop and maintain a Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan (CEMP) and Continuity of Operations Plan (COOP) and be responsible for the daily operation, readiness, and maintenance of the WFF Emergency Operations Center (EOC) facility and appointed personnel.

Duties

• Duties described below are at the highest grade advertised. Duties assigned at lower grade levels will be of more limited scope, performed with less independence and limited complexity; duties will be commensurate with the grade of selected employee.
• Develops and implements a comprehensive disaster/emergency response and recovery program for the Wallops Flight Facility (WFF), developing and maintaining a Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan (CEMP).
• Develops, coordinates, reviews and maintains a Continuity of Operations Plan (COOP) to ensure compliance with Federal requirements and continued operation of critical functions during emergencies and disasters.
• Establishes and maintains a robust liaison program with Agency and other Center emergency managers, private industry tenants, federal, state and local governmental agencies.
• Ensures that the WFF's emergency management program policies, plans, trainings, exercises, and events are fully integrated, synchronized and consistent with NASA standards, requirements and policies.
• Plans, develops, coordinates and implements drills and exercises for WFF emergency responders and the to ensure compliance with Homeland Security Exercise and Evaluation Program (HSEEP) guidelines.
• Manages and maintains appropriate databases to ensure the constant availability and readiness of the agency Emergency Notification System (ENS), ensuring an appropriate number of personnel are trained to operate the ENS for testing and emergencies.
• Assumes responsibility for daily operation of the WFF Emergency Operations Center (EOC) to include appointment, training, and certification of EOC staff, serving as the Operation Coordinator in the EOC during activation.

Conditions of employment

• This position is open to U.S. citizens, nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.
• This position may require a one-year probationary period. If selected, the requirement to serve such period will be determined by Title 5 of the Code of Federal Regulations, Part 11. **See Additional Information section**
• You must meet qualifications requirements by the closing date of this announcement.
• Position subject to pre-employment background investigation or higher-level clearance. Investigation/Clearance may differ and be required based on the duty location/NASA Center requirements.
• Financial Disclosure, Drug Testing, and/or the Travel Requirements for this position may differ and be required based on the duty location/NASA Center requirements.

Qualifications

Specialized experience is experience that has equipped you with the particular ability, skill, and knowledge to successfully perform the duties of this position and is typically in or related to this line of work.

To qualify for GS-13, you must have one year of directly related specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 level:

• Implementing a comprehensive disaster/emergency management program utilizing mitigation, preparedness, response, and recovery;
• Coordinating functions designed to improve emergency management capabilities; and
• Implementing segments of disaster/emergency management program goals and objectives.

To qualify for GS-14, you must have one year of directly related specialized experience equivalent to the GS-13 level:

• Overseeing a comprehensive disaster/emergency management program utilizing mitigation, preparedness, response, and recovery;
• Planning and coordinating functions designed to improve emergency management capabilities; and
• Implementing disaster/emergency management program goals and objectives.

Your resume must include a clear and detailed narrative description, in your own words, of how you meet the required specialized experience. Experience statements copied from a position description, vacancy announcement or other reference material constitutes plagiarism and may result in disqualification and losing consideration for the job.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Additional information

Additional selections may be made for similar positions across NASA within the local commuting area(s) of the location(s) identified in this announcement. By applying, you agree to have your application shared with interested selecting official(s) within NASA. CTAP/ICTAP will be cleared for any additional selection from this announcement.

For purposes of Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP) selection priority, well-qualified is defined as possessing knowledge, skills, abilities, and/or competencies which clearly exceed the minimum qualification requirements for the position, as determined through SME review of the resume/application. If you have special priority selection rights under ICTAP, you must:

• Indicate your eligibility when applying for a position.
• Exceed the minimum qualification requirements for the position.
• Submit proof that you meet the requirements for ICTAP as indicated in "Required Documents."

Per Executive Order 14343, this position is not part of a bargaining unit.

Probationary Period

You may be required to serve a one-year probationary period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. If selected, the requirement to serve such period will be determined by Title 5 of the Code of Federal Regulations, Part 11.

• your performance and conduct;
• the needs and interests of the agency;
• whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and
• whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service.

Upon completion of your probationary period your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.

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.