Emergency Management Specialist (Response)

US Federal Emergency Management Agency; New York (NY); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

US Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) in Region Two / Response Division is seeking a capable professional to support emergency operations with data-driven situational awareness, reporting, and leadership coordination. The role emphasizes data sourcing, analysis, reporting, and timely briefings on threats and incidents impacting a defined area of responsibility.

The position requires progression through GS-11/12 levels with relevant specialized experience and education in emergency

Qualifications

• GS‑11: one full year of specialized experience equivalent to GS‑9 in the Federal government.
• Experience may be obtained in the federal government, a state or local government, or private sector, and must demonstrate: Supporting the delivery of technical advice and guidance on situational awareness monitoring and reporting; Assisting in the development of reports, information papers, and briefings on emergency management topics; Participating in engagements to address topics related to emergency operations with partners and stakeholders.
• GS‑12: one full year of specialized experience equivalent to GS‑11; Delivering technical advice and guidance on situational awareness monitoring and reporting; Developing and reviewing reports, information papers, and briefings on emergency management topics; Participating in engagements to address topics related to emergency operations with partners and stakeholders.
• Combination of Education and Experience

Responsibilities

• Sourcing data, analyzing information, developing reports, hosting coordination calls, delivering briefings, initiating notifications, and engaging with leadership teams related to threats, hazards, and incidents impacting or anticipated to impact an assigned area of responsibility.

Education

3 years of progressively higher-level education leading to a Ph.D. degree or equivalent in a related field

Job description

This position is located in Region Two / Response Division.

The ideal candidate for this position will demonstrate experience in sourcing data, analyzing information, developing reports, hosting coordination calls, delivering briefings, initiating notifications, and engaging with leadership teams related to threats, hazards, and incidents, impacting or anticipated to impact an assigned area of responsibility.

Qualifications: GS‑11 Level

To qualify for this position at the GS‑11 level, you must possess one full year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS‑9 level in the Federal government. Experience may be obtained in the federal government, a state or local government, or private sector, and must demonstrate the following:

• Supporting the delivery of technical advice and guidance on situational awareness monitoring and reporting;
• Assisting in the development of reports, information papers, and briefings on emergency management topics;
• Participating in engagements to address topics related to emergency operations with partners and stakeholders.

Education

You must have successfully completed 3 years of progressively higher‑level education leading to a Ph.D. degree or equivalent in a related field (e.g., Emergency Management, Mitigation Management, or related).

Combination of Education and Experience

Must possess a combination of both education and experience listed above.

Qualifications: GS‑12 Level

To qualify for this position at the GS‑12 level, you must possess one full year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS‑11 level in the Federal government. Experience may be obtained in the federal government, a state or local government, or private sector, and must demonstrate the following:

• Delivering technical advice and guidance on situational awareness monitoring and reporting;
• Developing and reviewing reports, information papers, and briefings on emergency management topics;
• Participating in engagements to address topics related to emergency operations with partners and stakeholders.

Veterans

Qualified veterans who have a compensable service‑connected disability of at least 10% are listed in the best‑qualified category, except when the position being filled is scientific or professional at the GS‑09 grade level, or higher. This position is not considered scientific/professional. Other 10‑point preference eligibles and veterans with 5‑point preference who meet the eligibility and qualification requirements are placed above non‑preference eligibles within the category in which they qualify. View information on veterans' preference.

Interagency/Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP/CTAP) Eligibles

If you have never worked for the federal government, you are not ICTAP/CTAP eligible. View information about ICTAP/CTAP eligibility on OPM's Career Transition Resources website. To receive selection priority for this position, you must:

1. Meet eligibility criteria for CTAP or ICTAP;
2. Be rated well‑qualified for the position;
3. Submit the appropriate documentation to support your CTAP or ICTAP eligibility (see "Required Documents" section of this announcement).

Well‑Qualified is defined as those applicants who are rated with a minimum score of 80.00 for this position.