Emergency Management Specialist

Job Overview This position is located in the Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Strategic Preparedness and Response, headquartered in Washington, District of Columbia. This announcement will close at 11:59 PM, on the day that 100 applications have been received or the closing date of the announcement, whichever comes first. Responsibilities Perform and support the daily operations of an emergency/incident management operations center, including emergency response coordination, situational awareness, interagency communication, and operational support functions during incidents and emergencies. Develop and implement emergency operations plans, training, and exercises to guide organizational response efforts, ensure operational readiness, and support continuity of operations. Design and coordinate organizational emergency preparedness planning, training, and exercise programs, applying emergency principles to develop training and operations‑based exercises, facilitating execution, and conducting after‑action reviews to advance response capabilities. Qualifications Minimum of one year specialized experience at the GS-12 level or equivalent in the federal service performing the responsibilities described above. Applicants must provide documentation of experience such as a signed memorandum from the employee's supervisor, an SF-50 or SF-52 documenting an official detail or other official assignment, or other satisfactory evidence. Applicants must list the exact dates of each period of employment (from MM/YY to MM/YY) and the number of hours worked per week if part time. Volunteer work (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps, or other national service programs) is considered qualifying experience. Part‑time volunteer experience must include the average number of hours worked per week and the beginning and ending dates. In accordance with Office of Personnel Management policy, federal employees are assumed to have gained experience by performing duties and responsibilities appropriate for their official series and grade level as described in their position description. #J-18808-Ljbffr