Information Technology Specialist (INET)

Federal Emergency Management Agency

Emmitsburg (MD)

Remote

USD 85,000 - 133,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Job summary

Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is seeking an Information Technology Specialist (INET) to support web technologies and security across disaster preparedness programs. The role requires coordinating with programmers and analysts, maintaining web content standards, and driving technical development for new functionality.

Travel and recall obligations are typical for federal roles; telework eligibility may apply.

Qualifications

No Educational Substitution: you must meet the qualifications listed in the requirements.
DHS offers competitive salaries and benefits.
Federal employment with telework options may be available.

Responsibilities

Perform Web Manager duties including content implementation and style.
Provide technical consultation to programmers/analysts on web development.
Review IT infrastructure upgrades and recommend changes.
Assist with user instruction, education and support.

Skills

Web management

Technical consultation

Database management

Security maintenance

Tools

Database management systems

Web content tools

Job description

Department: Department of Homeland Security

Key Responsibilities

What will I do in this position if hired? In this position, you will serve as an Information Technologist Specialist (INET) in the Reslience, National Preparedness Directorate, National Disaster & Emergency Management University.

Typical assignments include: Performing Web Manager duties including total quality management encompassing technical consultation, implementation of content, quality, and style; adherence to industry and agency standards, technical development of new functionality including database management systems and communications technologies; maintenance of security; and assistance with user instruction, education, and support.

Providing consultation to programmers/analysts in program development, testing, and implementation of new or modified programs related to web technologies. Reviewing and making recommendations on web related information technology infrastructure upgrades. What else do I need to know? At FEMA, our mission is to help people before, during and after disasters, and 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. Promotion Potential: Future promotions will be dependent on your ability to perform the duties at a higher level, the continuing need for an employee assigned to the higher level, and administrative approval.

Requirements & 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.

DHS offers competitive salaries and an attractive benefits package, including health, dental, vision, life, and long-term care insurance; retirement plan; Thrift Savings Plan [similar to a 401(k)]; Flexible Spending Account; Employee Assistance Program; personal leave days; and paid federal holidays. Other benefits may include flexible work schedules; tuition reimbursement; transportation subsidies; uniform allowance; health and wellness programs; and fitness centers.

DHS is committed to employee development and offers a variety of employee training and developmental opportunities. For more information, go to the DHS Careers website and select "Benefits." Disabled veteran leave will be available to any federal employee hired on or after November 5, 2016, who is a veteran with a service- connected disability rating of 30 percent or more.

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Federal Emergency Management Agency, Department of Homeland Security.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $85447 – $133142/yr.

Is this position remote or telework eligible?

This position is eligible for telework.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-10-26.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Fed Transition' hiring path.