Supervisory Emergency Management Specialist

National Institutes of Health

Maryland

Remote

USD 144,000 - 187,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Job summary

National Institutes of Health in Montgomery County, Maryland, seeks a Supervisory Emergency Management Specialist to lead the Division of Emergency Management's Planning and Evaluation Branch. The incumbent directs emergency planning, management, and evaluation across NIH programs and coordinates with federal and state partners.

The role requires expert guidance on emergency management, liaison with external organizations, and representation of NIH in high-level meetings.

Responsibilities

Oversee emergency planning and management for NIH as Chief of the Planning and Evaluation Branch.
Advise on all emergency management issues as technical expert.
Coordinate with NIH components and external agencies on preparedness.
Represent DEM in conferences with federal and non-federal partners.

Job description

Supervisory Emergency Management Specialist

Hiring Agency: National Institutes of Health
Department: Department of Health and Human Services
Location: Montgomery County, Maryland
Hiring Path: Disability
Number of Openings: 1
Security Clearance: Sensitive Compartmented Information

If you have experience as an Emergency Management Specialist and/or in security and public safety, AND you want to play a significant role in a dynamic organization, then consider joining the Division of Emergency Management (DEM) team. For more information, visit http://www.ors.od.nih.gov/Pages/home.aspx.

Key Responsibilities

The incumbent serves as a Supervisory Emergency Management Specialist within the DEM, and functions as Chief, Planning and Evaluation Branch (PEB), with primary responsibility for supervising and overseeing the execution of the emergency planning and emergency management function at NIH and for providing overall direction, coordination, management, and evaluation of all facets and components of the program within DEM, in line with the vision and direction of the Division Director for DEM.

The major duties and responsibilities include: Serves as the expert technical advisor/consultant on all issues related to emergency management. Serves as a liaison and representative of the NIH with emergency preparedness organizations, state offices and in national emergency response organizations under the leadership of the HHS.

Works with the NIH components, Division Directors, other supervisors, Federal and non-Federal agencies, as well as other organizational components to disseminate emergency management and preparedness information. Is instrumental in the development of emergency management and preparedness for the NIH.

Represents the Director, DEM in conferences and meetings with high level officials from other Federal and non-Federal agencies whose emergency management policies and activities are related to DEM operations for NIH.

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with National Institutes of Health, Department of Health and Human Services.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $143913 – $187093/yr.

Is this position remote or telework eligible?

This position is eligible for telework.

What security clearance is required?

This position requires a Sensitive Compartmented Information security clearance.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-10-29.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Disability' hiring path.