US&R Training & Disaster Response Lead

Federal Emergency Management Agency; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Federal Emergency Management Agency in Washington, DC seeks a professional to apply National US&R concepts and lead training and exercise development within the Urban Search and Rescue Branch. The role emphasizes deployment readiness, policy implementation, and operational support.

The ideal candidate will analyze disaster activity, troubleshoot complex issues, and recommend solutions that enhance FEMA's national response capabilities across regions and headquarters programs.

Qualifications

• Specialized experience equivalent to GS-12 level in the Federal government.
• Experience applying US&R policies, procedures, and response systems.
• Ability to analyze complex disaster scenarios and recommend solutions.
• Experience analyzing problems across FEMA missions and programs.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate deployment and exercises within the National US&R program.
• Apply US&R policies and procedures in operational contexts.
• Analyze emerging disaster issues and provide actionable recommendations.
• Support multi-region programs, headquarters projects, and national interests.

Skills

US&R knowledge

Analytical thinking

Disaster response

Job description

Federal Emergency Management Agency in Washington, DC seeks a professional to apply National US&R concepts and lead training and exercise development within the Urban Search and Rescue Branch. The role emphasizes deployment readiness, policy implementation, and operational support.

The ideal candidate will analyze disaster activity, troubleshoot complex issues, and recommend solutions that enhance FEMA's national response capabilities across regions and headquarters programs.