Emergency Management Specialist (Response)- Operations Section Chief Type II- Reservist

FEMA; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Join FEMA as an Emergency Management Specialist (Response) where you will lead disaster incident operations. This temporary position requires reliability and trustworthiness, with responsibilities including advising stakeholders and managing operations. Be part of a mission-driven agency focused on helping people before, during, and after disasters.

Qualifications

• Must meet qualifications listed in the requirements section.
• Background investigation required for Public Trust/Moderate Risk.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage disaster incident operations.
• Advise stakeholders on disaster incident operations.
• Manage Mission Assignment Programs.

Skills

Reliability

Trustworthiness

Job description

JobSummary

In this position, you will lead and manage the conduct of disaster incident operations in accordance with the Stafford Act, FEMA Policy, and the current Incident Action Plan. NEW! USERRA now protects the full-time employment of FEMA reservists when they are deployed to disasters, emergencies, and critical trainings on behalf of FEMA. Review the FEMA Crew Act FAQs.

LowGrade

4

HighGrade

4

PromotionPotential

None

SubAgencyName

Response and Recovery, Response Directorate, Operations Division

OrganizationCodes

HS/HSCB

Relocation

False

HiringPath

• fed-internal-search

MCOTags

TotalOpenings

Many

AgencyMarketingStatement

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is calling on those who want to help protect American interests and secure our Nation. DHS Components work collectively to prevent terrorism; secure borders and our transportation systems; protect the President and other dignitaries; enforce and administer immigration laws; safeguard cyberspace; and ensure resilience to disasters. We achieve these vital missions through a workforce spanning hundreds of occupations. Make an impact; join DHS. FEMA is calling all problem-solvers, relationship builders, and humanitarians! FEMA is a mission-driven, people-focused Agency. Our mission is to help people before, during, and after disasters. We coordinate with other federal, state, local, tribal, and territorial partners to make sure America is equipped to prepare for and respond to disasters. Everyday FEMA employees are inspired by that mission and are working tirelessly to make a difference. Come join us in a rewarding career where you can help make our nation safer, stronger, and more prepared! Visit www.careers.fema.gov for more information.

TravelCode

8

ApplyOnlineUrl

https://apply.usastaffing.gov/Application/Apply

DetailStatusUrl

https://apply.usastaffing.gov/Application/ApplicationStatus

MajorDuties

• What will I do in this position if hired? In this Emergency Management Specialist (Response)- Operations Section Chief Type II- Reservist position, you will be a member of the Operations Cadre and will lead and manage the conduct of disaster incident operations under Stafford Act, FEMA Policy, and the current Incident Action Plan. Typical assignments include: Lead and manage the conduct of disaster incident operations. Advise Stakeholders on disaster incident operations. Manage Mission Assignment Programs. What else do I need to know? At FEMA, our mission to help people before, during and after disasters; so, every employee at FEMA has a role in emergency management. Every FEMA employee has regular and recurring emergency management responsibilities, though not every position requires routine deployment to disaster sites. All positions are subject to recall around the clock for emergency management operations, which may require irregular work hours, work at locations other than the official duty station, and may include duties other than those specified in the employee's official position description. Travel requirements in support of emergency operations may be extensive in nature (weeks to months), with little advance notice, and may require employees to relocate to emergency sites with physically austere and operationally challenging conditions. As a Reservist Employee, your role is to support response or recovery efforts. Reservists are intermittent, on-call employees. Please note that this is not a full-time position, and you only are paid when deployed. Deployment frequency and length varies based on disaster response need. Due to the irregular nature of disasters, Reservist employees are not guaranteed regular recurring hours, deployments, or renewal of employment. The Civilian Reservist Emergency Workforce (CREW) Act protects the job rights of FEMA Reservists while they are deployed to disasters, emergencies, and critical trainings by including FEMA Reservists under the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployments Rights Act (USERRA). This means that if you hold another job, you are able to deploy as a FEMA reservist and your job will be protected. It also protects you against penalization, discrimination, or loss of employee benefits as a result of your deployments to disasters, emergencies, and critical trainings. For more information, please visit FEMA.gov/careers or review the USERRA Resources from the Department of Labor.

Education

No Educational Substitution: There is no educational substitution for this position, and you must meet the qualifications listed in the "requirements" section of this announcement.

Requirements

To ensure the accomplishment of our mission, DHS requires every employee to be reliable and trustworthy. To meet those standards, all selected applicants must undergo, successfully pass, and maintain a background investigation for Public Trust/Moderate Risk as a condition of placement into this position. This may include a credit check after initial job qualifications are determined, a review of financial issues, such as delinquency in the payment of debts, child support and/or tax obligations, as well as certain criminal offenses and illegal use or possession of drugs (please visit: Mythbuster on Federal Hiring Policies for additional information). For more information on background investigations for Federal jobs please visit OPM Investigations. Conditions of Employment: You must be a U.S. citizen to apply for this position. You must successfully pass a background investigation. Selective Service registration required. You must be able to obtain and maintain a Government credit card. Travel will be required. Please review the Additional Information section for additional key requirements. This position is temporary and intermittent, and you may be deployed to work during disaster declarations. You will be paid only during times of deployment or when attending critical trainings. You will be paid sick leave and earn one hour of sick leave for every 20 hours in a pay status, up to four hours each pay period. You will be eligible to enroll in Federal Employee Health Benefits (FEHB) within 60 days of check-in to support a disaster. Enrollment in FEHB is terminated after 365 cumulative days in non-pay status. You will be eligible for the Federal Employees Dental and Vision Insurance Program (FEDVIP), when you are deployed to support a disaster and expected to work 130 hours or more per month for at least 90 consecutive days.

Evaluations

We will review your resume, supporting documentation, and your responses to the occupational questionnaire to ensure you meet the minimum qualification requirements listed in the announcement. If you are qualified, you may be referred to a hiring manager for consideration. We recommend that you preview the online questions for this announcement before you start the application process. To preview, please review: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12736287.

HowToApply

To apply for this position, you must complete the online application and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section above by 11:59pm (EST) on 05/29/2025. To begin, click the "Apply Online" button on the job announcement posting. Follow the directions to register or login if you have an existing account. Submit all required documents and complete the assessment questionnaire. Upon completion of your application, you will receive an acknowledgement email. If you are unable to apply online (e.g., experiencing documented system issues, you do not have access to the internet, etc.), you may be able to submit a paper application package. To do so, please contact the Human Resources Specialist listed in the Agency Contact Information prior to the close of this announcement. Incentives may be offered depending on funding availability, the difficulty of positions to fill, and qualifications of applicants An employee, job applicant, or an individual acting on behalf of the employee, may request a Reasonable Accommodation by emailing [e-mail] with "time sensitive" in the subject line. To review the common definitions of terms found in this announcement, please visit the DHS Common Definitions page. To update your application, including supporting documentation: During the announcement open period, return to your USAJOBS account, find your application record, and click Edit my application. This option will no longer be available once the announcement has closed. To view the announcement status or your application status: Review your job status on your Application Dashboard. Your application dashboard is where you can view your application status, USA Hire assessment completion status, and review your notifications sent by the hiring agency regarding your application

WhatToExpectNext

If you are found qualified, you may be referred to the hiring manager for further consideration. The hiring manager will review the list of qualified candidates and will conduct interviews. Failure to complete the interview may result in removal from consideration. If you are selected, you will be notified by phone or email with a tentative job offer. If you fail to respond, fail to meet the conditions of employment, or fail any other pre-employment requirements (such as the background investigation) we may rescind a tentative job offer. For information on the federal employment application process, please visit the USA Jobs Help Center. Any Offers of employment made pursuant to this announcement will be consistent with all applicable authorities, including Presidential Memoranda, Executive Orders, interpretive U.S. Office of Personnel Management guidance and U.S. Office of Management and Budget plans and policies concerning hiring. These authorities are subject to change.

RequiredDocuments

Do not include photos, personally identifying information (PII) (including birthday and social security numbers), or personal information such as age, sex, medical history, etc. Resumes that include any of this information will be ineligible for further review. Your resume. For resume writing guidance, please review the qualifications section of this announcement or visit the USAJobs Resource Center. Your responses to the job questionnaire - You will be directed to the online job questionnaire once you begin the application process for this position. Are you a current or former federal employee? Submit a copy of your most recent SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action that demonstrates your eligibility for consideration, e.g., length of time you have been in your current grade; your highest grade held; your current promotion potential and proof of permanent appointment if applying based on an interchange agreement. Examples of appropriate SF-50s include promotions, within-grade increases and accessions. It is your responsibility to verify that any information entered or uploaded is received and is accurate. Determining your eligibility and qualifications is dependent on the supporting documentation and information provided, which may impact your referral for further consideration. If a document is not legible, Human Resources will not be able to view it in your application. All application materials, including transcripts, must be in English.

Benefits

BenefitsUrl

https://www.fema.gov/sites/default/files/documents/fema_reservist-benefits.pdf

OtherInformation

If you receive a conditional offer of employment for this position, you will be required to complete an Optional Form 306, Declaration for Federal Employment, and to sign and certify the accuracy of all information in your application, prior to entry on duty. False statements on any part of the application may result in withdrawal of offer of employment, dismissal after beginning work, fine, or imprisonment. The Fair Chance to Compete for Jobs Act prohibits the Department of Homeland Security and its Components from requesting an applicant's criminal history record before that individual receives a conditional offer of employment. In accordance with 5 U.S. Code § 9202(c) and 5 C.F.R § 920.201 certain positions are exempt from the provisions of the Fair Chance to Compete Act. Applicants who believe they have been subjected to a violation of the Fair Chance to Compete for Jobs Act, may submit a written complaint to [e-mail]. DHS uses E-verify, an internet based system, to confirm the eligibility of all newly hired employees to work in the United States. Learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities. Applying to this announcement certifies that you give permission for DHS to share your application with others in DHS for similar positions. During the application process you will have an option to opt-in to make your resume available to hiring managers in the agency who have similar positions. Opting in does not impact your application for this announcement, nor does it guarantee further consideration for additional positions. All candidates must be able to deploy with little or no advance notice to anywhere in the United States and its territories for an extended period of time. Deployments may include working in excess of eight hours a day, or in excess of 40 hours in a given week, including weekends and holidays, and under stressful, physically demanding, and austere conditions. When activated and deployed, you serve in a federal travel status and are entitled to lodging, transportation and per diem reimbursements for authorized expenses in accordance with federal travel regulations. All candidates must be available to deploy at all times during the term of this appointment unless pre-approved through authorized Reservist leave. Reservists may take up to 90 days of unpaid Reservist Leave per year. FEMA Reservist employees must maintain an address of primary residency (which will serve as the official duty station of the employee), in a Stafford Act "State", as defined by Section 102(4) of the Stafford Act. If selected for this position, you will be required to complete FEMA's onboarding program and a subsequent orientation program. Additional orientation information will be provided post selection. The salary range indicated in this announcement reflects the minimum locality pay up to maximum locality pay for the Rest of U.S. locality pay area. The salary range will be adjusted for the selected duty location and associated OPM locality pay area. General Schedule locality pay tables and locality adjustment information may be found under the OPM Salaries & Wages website. This vacancy may be eligible for a signing bonus.

KeyRequirements

WithinArea

False

CommuteDistance

0

ServiceType

02

AnnouncementClosingType

03

AnnouncementClosingTypeOption

100

AgencyContactEmail

[e-mail]

SecurityClearance

Not Required

DrugTestRequired

False

PositionSensitivitiy

Moderate Risk (MR)

AdjudicationType

• Suitability/Fitness