Emergency Management Specialist

Emergency Management Specialist

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This announcement will close on 10/23/2026. The first 50 applications received will receive first consideration. Applications that are submitted after the initial cut-off number has been reached will not receive consideration unless otherwise requested by management.

Major Duties include but are not limited to:

• Develops, implements, and evaluates emergency management plans, policies, procedures, and programs to support preparedness, response, recovery, and mitigation activities.
• Coordinates emergency management operations and contingency planning activities with federal, state, local, and organizational partners.
• Conducts program assessments, evaluations, and analyses to determine emergency preparedness capabilities, regulatory compliance, and program effectiveness.
• Provides technical guidance and consultation to leadership and stakeholders on emergency management requirements, policies, and operational issues.
• Plans, coordinates, and evaluates emergency management training, exercises, and operational readiness activities.
• Develops and implements corrective actions and program improvements based on assessments, exercises, and after-action findings.
• Coordinates emergency response activities, resource requirements, logistics, and continuity of operations during emergencies and disasters.
• Prepares analytical reports, operational briefings, recommendations, and other correspondence to support leadership decisions and emergency management initiatives.

Promotion Potential:

The selectee may be promoted to the full performance level without further competition when all regulatory, qualification, and performance requirements are met. Selection at a lower grade level does not guarantee promotion to the full performance level.

Work Schedule:

Monday-Friday, 07:30-04:00pm

Compressed/Flexible:

Available

Telework:

This position may be authorized for ad hoc telework. Telework eligibility will be discussed during the interview process. Ad hoc is defined as occasional, non-recurring telework. Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Definition of Virtual Work: Employee works outside of original hiring duty station at a VA owned or leased space. Return to Office (RTO): RTO mandates are in effect and selectees will be required to report to in-person work unless they are approved for an exception or an exemption. Any approval for an RTO exception, exemption, or extension will happen after a tentative job offer, but before a final job offer.

Position Description/PD#: Emergency Management Specialist/ PD19029A and PD19030A

Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized

Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not authorized